Reaching out is hard, especially if you've already tried therapy before and it didn't quite get you where you needed to go. I want you to know that doesn't mean something's wrong with you, it usually just means the approach wasn't the right fit. I've spent over a decade working with people carrying trauma and addiction, adults and teens both, and what I care about most is helping you feel truly understood, maybe for the first time, before we even get to the work of healing.
I see therapy as a real relationship, not a technique applied to you. We'll go at the pace that's right for you, and I'll be honest with you along the way, including when I think something needs to be named. My main tool is EMDR, which helps us reach what talking alone often can't. I'm also training in IFS, because I've seen how much relief there is in realizing the part of you that struggles isn't all of you, it's just a part, and it makes sense given what you've been through. For some clients, when other paths haven't brought relief, I also offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, which I've seen open real change even after years of feeling stuck.
You can expect me to actually listen, not just to your words but to what's underneath them. I'll never rush you toward vulnerability before you're ready, but I also won't let us stay comfortable if staying comfortable is keeping you stuck. Most people who come to me have felt unseen somewhere else along the way. My hope is that you leave every session feeling like someone finally got it, and like there's an actual path forward, not just more talking.
