Life can be hard some times. But therapy can make it easier.
Whatever you’re going through… it’s hard. I make sure to be present for you. I listen to you and mirror back what I heard you say, including things you may not have heard for yourself. I understand that you are a complex person with your own thoughts, ideas, and feelings. Rather than take on the role of “the expert,” I stay open to your experiences, discuss themes in your narrative, and support you to move forward. Since everything is interconnected, we identify your strengths and focus on the areas that feel most important to you. I mostly work with women who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and motherhood.
One of the first places I start is to help you see that you are not broken and do not need to be "fixed." I normalize your feelings around the need to be fixed and help you work through your current distress. We look at social norms that can keep you stuck. I use real life examples, metaphors, and popular movies to encourage self-inquiry. Since this paradigm shift is not limited to one thing, it’s possible that other long-standing beliefs may also come into question. Together, we create space for new perspectives, greater self-trust, and the freedom to choose your own path forward.
I do my best to help you feel understood. While we may not share the exact same experiences, I believe we certainly share human emotions. I acknowledge, validate, and honor your experiences. I do not give advice, but I tune into your feelings and gently encourage you to slow down and check in with yourself. I collaborate with you on which techniques you want to try, and I make sure to give you everything you may need to manage stress, anxiety, and big emotions. Over time, you begin to recognize that who you are and what you think are two separate things, yet both are part of your full experience.
I’ve found that when there’s even a little space between your thoughts, it becomes easier to see the bigger picture.
As we work together, I’ll introduce tools to help you notice patterns, quiet inner noise, and support your emotional
wellbeing. We’ll talk about how to fact-check thoughts, especially the ones that show up around fear of failure at work or relationships. You start to get clearer and notice where your energy goes and where it does not. I also offer a simple framework to help shift a harsh inner voice into something more balanced. This might include ways to challenge old thinking habits and manage strong emotions. Even small shifts like this can bring real relief when anxiety starts to build. Therapy can help you come back to a sense of calm, self-trust, and confidence. We work together to make that happen.
The Therapy Approach
My approach is collaborative and based on your unique needs. I try to build strong and supportive connection to you (this comes from psychodynamic and person-centered therapy). At times, I touch on mindfulness and draw from researched-backed tools to support reflection, insight, and a deeper sense of meaning. This way, I am able to provide you with both evidence-based therapy and a reflective lens of you as the whole person. My work invites the magic of healing (from symptom to health), and new growth.
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Schedule a 15-minute phone consultation. During the call, we discuss your concerns and identify specific areas that you find most challenging. Together, we have an opportunity to explore our fit.
Ready to take the next steps?
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As we move forward, we reduce the intensity, frequency, and duration of distress. We may use a breathing exercise to release tension in the body and soothe the central nervous system, or utilize a cognitive strategy to work with challenging thoughts. When anxiety and pain decrease, we have more joy and fulfillment.
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Throughout the therapy process, we collaborate to find the best options to improve your life. Your future plans and goals are also woven into the process and supported by a more confident, positive mindset. It’s the combined effort that promotes health and growth. This creates a framework for you to see yourself as more whole.
