My clinical specialties- trauma issues, couples, ADHD, and OCD- focus on helping people build healthier relationships and connections so they can live as the best version of themselves. My training allows me to help clients understand and work through what can keep us from fully enjoying connection, community, and even feeling comfortable in our own skin.
My goal is to help you unravel your “whys.” Why can’t I get over this struggle? Why do I feel this way? Why can’t my loved one see my side of things? Will things ever change, or is this my “new normal”? Beneath these questions is often a deeper question: How do I change things? When we feel broken by the events that have shaped our lives, change can feel difficult- even impossible. When life’s stress overwhelms our ability to cope, we can develop a negative perception of who we are and what we believe is possible for us. I want to help reconnect with the positive parts of yourself, and discover a path toward meaningful change.
In our first session, I hope to learn your story, your goals, and your journey so far. What has brought you here? I want to get to know your strengths that have helped you and gotten you this far? What do you need for this part of your journey?
I have a very relaxed "friend at the factory" approach. I work from a neurocognitive perspective that knows this: when you feel safe - you will feel safe enough to feel, and when you feel safe enough to feel - you will feel safe enough to heal.
Each of us wants more than anything, to feel seen and understood. Feeling alone- especially when you are in a relationship, surrounded by family, or standing in a crowd- can be one of the most painful experiences we face. My work centers on helping people recognize their capacity for connection, strengthen their relationships, and feel more fully fulfilled.
