THERAPY FOR DEEPENED INSIGHT AND LASTING CHANGE
My Approach
Therapy tailored to you.
Many of the clients I work with are thoughtful, capable people who have spent years functioning at a high level while quietly carrying anxiety, overwhelm, relationship struggles, perfectionism, trauma, grief, or emotional exhaustion. Often, they are looking for therapy that goes beyond surface-level coping strategies and helps them understand the deeper patterns shaping their lives.
My approach is integrative and individualized, drawing from Schema Therapy, psychodynamic therapy, CBT, ACT, Internal Family Systems, mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing, and EMDR when appropriate. Rather than applying the same method to every person, I tailor therapy to the client in front of me. I balance insight, emotional processing, practical support, and nervous system awareness.
I see therapy as a collaborative process that can help people develop greater clarity, self-trust, emotional flexibility, and a more sustainable way of living and relating.
therapy with me feels like…
Trauma informed and nervous system-aware
Depth work and practical support
Collaborative and insight-oriented
one size does not fit all.
Life gets complicated. It has layers. The same can be said for each of us.
The challenges we face are rarely caused by just one thing. Emotional pain, anxiety, relationship struggles, burnout, trauma, grief, or feeling stuck often emerge through a complex mix of life experiences, coping patterns, relationships, beliefs, and nervous system responses that have developed over time.
For that reason, I don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. Different people and their different struggles require different ways of working. My approach is thoughtful, integrative, and tailored to the individual, drawing from several therapeutic modalities depending on each client’s needs, goals, and lived experience.
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Schema Therapy helps identify longstanding emotional and behavioral patterns that often develop early in life and continue to shape how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us. These patterns can contribute to struggles such as perfectionism, chronic self-criticism, people-pleasing, difficulty trusting others, fear of abandonment, emotional disconnection, or repeatedly finding oneself in painful relationship dynamics. Schema Therapy combines insight, emotional processing, and practical change work to help clients better understand the origins of these patterns while developing healthier ways of coping, relating, and responding. Over time, this work can support greater self-awareness, emotional flexibility, self-compassion, and more fulfilling relationships.
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) and parts work help people understand and work with the different “parts” of themselves that can emerge in response to stress, trauma, relationships, or life experiences. These parts may show up as inner critics, perfectionistic tendencies, people-pleasing, emotional shutdown, anxiety, anger, or other protective responses that developed for important reasons over time. Rather than viewing these responses as flaws to eliminate, IFS helps clients approach themselves with greater curiosity, compassion, and understanding while addressing the underlying wounds or unmet needs beneath those patterns. This work can support deeper self-awareness, emotional healing, improved self-trust, and a more grounded internal sense of balance and connection.
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapy approach designed to help the brain process and heal from distressing or overwhelming experiences that may continue to affect emotional well-being, relationships, self-esteem, or nervous system functioning. Unprocessed experiences can become “stuck,” contributing to symptoms such as anxiety, trauma responses, chronic stress, negative self-beliefs, emotional reactivity, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed. EMDR uses structured bilateral stimulation and focused processing to help the brain integrate these experiences in a way that reduces their emotional intensity and impact over time. EMDR can be highly effective for certain forms of trauma and distress, though I use it thoughtfully and selectively based on each client’s needs and goals.
At the end of the day, I want you to know:
Whatever it is that you’re experiencing, healing is possible, even if it feels far away right now.
Is my approach a fit for you?
My approach might be a great fit if you…
appear successful on the outside but feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected on the inside
find yourself constantly second-guessing your thoughts, feelings, or decisions
are recovering from a toxic, controlling, or emotionally abusive relationship
struggle with guilt when setting boundaries or you have a history of not setting boundaries at all - step right up to my office because this is my jam of jams
have diagnosed or undiagnosed ADHD and are struggling with initiating/completing tasks, keeping to your own systems of efficiency/productivity at home and at work, forgetting important meetups or meetings and find that this is impacting your self esteem and increasing your sense of shame
have some occasional challenges with emotional regulation including sudden frustration outbursts due to some low tolerance of you own human errors or due to your own sky-high standards you hold yourself to (also known as perfectionism - this may or may not relate to ADHD but I can help you with this regardless!)
My approach might not be the best fit if you…
are experiencing active addiction patterns or have just exited an addiction treatment program and are needing a therapist with their CADC to support you with maintaining sobriety or harm reduction
are struggling with obsessions and compulsive behaviors or already have a diagnosis of OCD and want continued treatment targeting OCD. I highly recommend seeking an Exposure and Response Prevention therapist and can recommend some for you (ERP is a gold standard for treating OCD)
are seeking immediate crisis support or a highly structured DBT focused approach
are struggling with disordered eating
are seeking a couples therapist, as I only work with individuals
are looking for a child therapist, as I only work with adults over the age of 18
What we’ll work on
Learning to distinguish between genuine connection and control disguised as love
Explore and learn about the relationship patterns that have kept you stuck including intermittent reinforcement and trauma bonding
Identify the tactics that may have influenced your decisions or self-perception
Develop the clarity, confidence, and skills needed to engage in healthier, more balanced relationships
Rebuild self-trust, process the impact of these experiences, develop healthy boundaries, and create a stronger foundation for future relationships
You are more resilient than you realize.
You are more resilient than you realize.
Questions?
FAQs
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No. While I specialize in narcissistic abuse and coercive control, many of the same patterns show up in relationships involving chronic criticism, emotional manipulation, people-pleasing, boundary difficulties, or unhealthy attachment patterns.
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Not all unhealthy relationships involve overt abuse. Many clients come to therapy feeling confused, anxious, or disconnected from themselves rather than certain that abuse occurred. Together, we can explore the dynamics of your relationship, identify any patterns of manipulation or control, and help you gain clarity about your experience.
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You do not need to have all the answers before starting therapy. Whether you're considering leaving, trying to understand the relationship, recovering after a breakup, or navigating co-parenting, therapy can provide a supportive space to explore your options without pressure or judgment.
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Yes. A key part of recovery is learning to identify unhealthy relationship dynamics earlier, understand your own relationship patterns, strengthen boundaries, and develop greater confidence in recognizing healthy versus unhealthy behavior.