Credit: Claude Monet, Artist || Paris, France

Therapy Approach

My clinical approach is rooted in psychodynamic and person-centered therapy. I also integrate mindfulness-based techniques and draw influence from contemplative traditions, including non-dual philosophy and aspects of Eastern and Western spiritual thought. These influences support reflection, emotional insight, and meaning-making in the therapeutic process. This integration allows me to support clients in a way that is both evidence-based and reflective of the whole person.

As a psychotherapist, I believe that doing this good work requires ongoing self-inquiry and a commitment to my own growth. I stay connected to my own learning and healing through regular reflection and advanced training so I can meet you with clarity, compassion, and integrity.

Like everything in life, therapy also involves an interplay of internal and external dynamics. As therapy continues, negative emotions and unwanted thoughts subside. My work honors the unique experience of each individual, invites the magic of transformation (from symptom to health), and deeper connection with oneself and others.

The Purpose of Therapy

People come to therapy for many reasons. Sometimes, a big transition or significant loss can be overwhelming. Other times, something from the past resurfaces and becomes disruptive. Whether it’s anxiety or a toxic relationship, it can be hard to manage difficulties all on your own. No matter the reason, everyone who comes to therapy wants to create a better life.

How Therapy Works

It can be helpful to have support and guidance during challenging times. I often think of therapy as a container. It holds both painful and meaningful experiences, and this container can expand to meet whatever emotions, struggles, or inner conflicts are present.

As these experiences begin to take shape in therapy, they often show up in the body first. Emotional charge can surface as tension, restlessness, or a general sense of anxiety. By exploring what’s beneath the surface, it becomes possible to understand present challenges in ways that may not have been clear before. Within a few sessions, the question of “what’s going on and why it’s happening” starts to come into focus. With this clarity, it becomes easier to step back, respond with purpose, and begin to feel more in control. Over time, reactivity decreases, confidence increases, and intentional choices stregthen well-being.

I believe psychotherapy is not just about treating symptoms, it is about developing psychological flexibility to create an intentional life. A chance to slow down and pause, and reflect on things that actually matter personally. Through my work, it’s possible to relax without feeling guilt, integrate bigger values, and connect with internal stillness.

At a deeper level, a sense of self is restored and hope resumes.

What You Might Experience

Good therapy is an art form that makes life easier. There’s less anxiety and internal chatter. There’s more perspective and hope. Suddenly, there’s more energy for hobbies, interests, relationships, and bucket-list experiences. Choices seem clear and deliberate.

Therapy isn’t a a linear process, but it often leads to meaningful insight and lasting shifts. It’s not about fixing who you are. It’s about reconnecting with the resilience that’s already there.

Areas of Focus

Some of the concerns I help clients with include:
• Anxiety, worry, and overthinking
• Persistent sadness or depressive symptoms
• Low self-esteem and self-doubt
• Anger, shame, and emotional reactivity
• Work-related stress and career transitions
• Relational conflict, breakups, or divorce
• Parenting stress and boundary challenges
• Identity exploration and body image concerns
• Trauma, including complex and intergenerational trauma
• Grief and adjustment to life transitions
• Existential concerns and spiritual questioning

Benefits of Therapy

I believe therapy is an empowering expereince that encourages honest exploration and growth. While goals and strategies are incorporated, much of the healing happens through the therapeutic relationship itself. Being heard, understood, and emotionally held creates a foundation from which change can occur naturally. It is possible to become more open to the present moment and make room for the process of change and the dynamic between the internal and external worlds. When this happens, awareness expands. Old limitations and setbacks are re-evaluated, and new insight and understanding rise to the surface. New options become available, along with a renewed sense of self, hope, and greater access to deeper internal resources.