My Approach
My approach to therapy is grounded in relationship and meaning-making. It is rooted in systems theory and informed by evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment Theory, and Narrative Family Therapy.
I understand that identity and experience are shaped in relationships—within families, cultures, communities, and broader social contexts. Therapy may involve exploring patterns shaped by your relationships and past experiences, including how early attachment experiences continue to influence how you connect with others and relate to yourself.
It may also include gently shifting unhelpful thought or behavior patterns, reworking the stories you hold about yourself, clarifying values, and creating space for difficult feelings.
The therapeutic relationship is central to my approach. I strive to offer a space that is grounded, nonjudgmental, collaborative, and supportive, where you can show up as you are and move at a pace that feels respectful.
Because therapy unfolds in relationship, my process is dynamic and responsive to what feels most relevant and meaningful, including what emerges in the moment between us.
From this foundation, therapy supports deeper self-understanding and expands your capacity for choice in how you relate to yourself and others, allowing for new possibilities and a way of being that feels more aligned with who you are.
Common reasons people begin therapy with me:
You’re facing a major life shift or navigating a season of intense transition.
You feel isolated, stuck, or overwhelmed, even when surrounded by a support system.
You’re tired of trying to "force away" heavy feelings and want a safe space to actually understand them.
You want to move from just getting through the day to living with a sense of genuine presence and authenticity.