My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming and inclusive of diverse identities, backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences.
As someone in my 50s, I understand the complexities, challenges, and transitions that come with different stages of life—and how important it is to feel seen, supported, and understood. I bring both life experience and professional training to my work as a therapist.
I integrate attachment-based therapy, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and relational therapy to support individuals navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, self-esteem, and emotional distress.
Through an attachment lens, I help clients explore how past experiences shape the ways they relate to themselves and others. I also incorporate practical, evidence-based strategies to help clients recognize unhelpful thought patterns, develop healthier coping skills, build on their existing strengths, and move toward their personal goals.
The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin exploring what brings you to therapy. I understand that starting therapy can feel vulnerable, and my goal is to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel comfortable sharing at your own pace.
We'll talk about what you're currently experiencing, what feels challenging, and what you hope to gain from our work together. I may ask questions about your relationships, personal history, and patterns of thinking and feeling to better understand your experiences.
My approach is collaborative, and I believe therapy should be tailored to your individual needs. Together, we'll begin identifying your strengths, exploring patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and discussing practical ways to help you move toward meaningful change.
You don't need to have everything figured out or know exactly what to say. The first session is simply a starting point, and we'll move at a pace that feels right for you.
