Therapy.

Therapy is a space to uncover the stories and patterns that shape how we move through the world. Together, we can develop a deeper understanding of ourselves and create more room for trust, intuition, and meaningful change.

I believe therapy is an act of self-compassion. And because healing doesn't happen in isolation, the relationship we build in therapy is an important part of the process—offering a space to explore how you relate to yourself, others, and the world around you.

Approach.

I believe in a collaborative, relational approach, consisting of an integration of Family Systems, Attachment Theory, Relational Gestalt and Feminist Theory, which strives to achieve an equitable and non-hierarchal relationship between therapist and client. Factors such as unconditional positive regard, non-judgment, compassion, sense of humor, and empathy are also foundational to the core of the therapeutic process. My goal is to provide a safe, brave space for you to explore and expand on the many feelings and experiences that arise. Throughout this process, we will move away from feelings of limitation, towards an experience of freedom and authenticity.

Philosophy.

Throughout the course of our lives, we often develop coping styles and learned behaviors in order to survive. Over time, what was once a way of resiliency and protection ends up preventing us from our own healing and growth. We end up feeling powerless and judgmental of ourselves, wondering why we can’t get unstuck from old patterns or fully enjoy our lives. In therapy, we can begin to uncover what is holding us back through awareness and emotional processing of our experiences, as well as by looking at the systems in which we live that might’ve influenced our need to defend or protect ourselves. Once we gain a deeper understanding of these experiences and narratives, we are better able to heal and make changes from a place of confidence, trust, and love, rather than fear and hopelessness. Being able to give meaning to our feelings is essential to the healing process, allowing us to remove obstacles more easily and experience an increase in feelings of power and self-agency in our lives.