I have sat with people who arrive carrying a quiet, persistent sense that something within them is wrong—anxiety that hums beneath the surface, depression that dims the world, a life transition that has unsettled their footing, or the understated strain of being human. In most cases, what appears to be a flaw is neither simple nor inherent, but in time, reveals itself as an intelligible response, an adaptation to something rather than a deficiency or a brokenness.
The way I practice talk therapy is grounded in intentional conversation—curious, attentive, and open. It is a space where you can set down the performance of having it all together. Together, we begin to notice the patterns that move quietly beneath the surface of your life—patterns so familiar they can feel like identity rather than habit. By giving language to what has lived unspoken, something shifts: what was once automatic becomes visible, and what is visible can begin to change.
My work is psychodynamic at its core. I am interested not only in what troubles you, but in what those troubles are trying to say—what they protect, reveal, and ask for now. when useful, I draw from other approaches to proved relief as well as a more authentic and grounded sense of ease.
This work asks for courage—the willingness to stay with what is unclear, turn toward what you might prefer to avoid, and speak what feels difficult to say. It is not for everyone, nor meant to be. But for those drawn to it, therapy can be powerfully clarifying and transformative.
With over a decade of experience, I bring both expertise and perspective: years of clinical practice and lived understanding from having sat in the client’s chair. These experiences have taught me a great deal, though I don’t claim to have all the answers.
With over a decade of experience, I bring both expertise and perspective: years of clinical practice and lived understanding from having sat in the client’s chair. These experiences have taught me a great deal, though I don’t claim to have all the answers. I offer a space grounded in loving kindness where you can tackle hard questions and do meaningful work. At times, you may find me more cerebral and inquisitive—asking questions not to lead but to deepen, not to impose but to illuminate. This is intentional. In my experience, insights tends to be more enduring than advice.
Before your first appointment, I wish to clarify one aspect of the intake process. If you are using insurance, the initial sessions may differ from those paid for privately.
Insurance companies require therapists to collect specific information, assess symptoms, and determine whether a diagnosable mental health condition is present in order for services to be covered.
Consequently, I may need to adopt a more directive approach and ask structured questions during our initial session. Although there will be time to discuss your reasons for seeking therapy, a portion of the session will be dedicated to meeting these documentation requirements.
My primary objective is to understand your story, your experiences, and what is most important to you. If the initial sessions seem more focused on information gathering, please be assured that this is a temporary phase of the process. This is one reason I encourage consultations.
After the intake process, sessions typically become more flexible, relational, and focused on the deeper work that brought you to therapy. This takes, on average, about four to five sessions.
During the initial sessions, we will review informed consent, explore your reasons for seeking therapy, and begin discussing general goals. There will also be time for your questions
