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I’m proud to serve as the Founder and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist of Thorn & Ivy Therapy, a private practice rooted in the belief that even the parts of us that hurt have a story.
I believe that therapy doesn't require clients to have everything figured out before they walk through the door. In fact, most people come to therapy because life feels messy, overwhelming, confusing, or like they're starring in a sequel they never agreed to be in.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions, self-esteem, stress management, perinatal mental health, parenting challenges, and family dynamics. I enjoy helping clients make sense of difficult emotions, improve communication, strengthen relationships, and develop healthier ways of coping with life's inevitable ups and downs.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment theory, somatic awareness, and other evidence-based practices. I believe our emotions make sense, even when they show up at inconvenient times—like 2:00 a.m. when you're trying to sleep or five minutes before an important meeting. Together, with my clients, I explore patterns that may be keeping clients stuck and work toward creating lasting change.
Clients often tell me they appreciate my warm, nonjudgmental approach and ability to balance meaningful therapeutic work with genuine human connection. Therapy can be hard work, but it doesn't have to feel clinical or intimidating. There is room for laughter, curiosity, and even the occasional moment when we realize that what felt like a personal flaw is actually a very human response to a difficult situation.
Whether a client is feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck, or simply looking for support and personal growth, I strive to create a space where they can show up exactly as they are. My goal is to help my client's feel more connected to themselves, more secure in their relationships, and more confident navigating whatever life brings their way.
The first session is typically a bit more structured than future sessions. We'll begin by reviewing informed consent, discussing the therapy process, and addressing any questions you may have about working together. Much of our time will be spent completing a biopsychosocial assessment, which involves gathering information about your current concerns, personal history, relationships, health, and other areas of your life. While this may feel more like a question-and-answer conversation, the purpose is to help me gain a comprehensive understanding of you as a whole person, not just the challenges that brought you to therapy.
During our second session, we'll explore your family history through a genogram and discuss your upbringing in greater depth. This helps us identify important family dynamics, relationship patterns, and experiences that may be influencing your current thoughts, emotions, and relationships. Understanding how you were raised can provide valuable insight into what you learned about emotions, vulnerability, communication, conflict, and connection. Together, we'll begin to make sense of these patterns and explore how they may be contributing to your current struggles, as well as the strengths and resilience you've developed along the way.
