Take your time to read through my website. If you sense that I may be a good fit based on what you are reading, please reach out. Therapy is a space where you can be yourself and feel safe from judgment, including feeling nervous.

I’m often described as a warm and down-to-earth therapist. Therapy with me isn’t about being lectured or feeling like you’re talking into The Void. It’s a collaborative process where we engage in honest, sometimes playful conversations that help you feel heard and supported. I blend professionalism with a conversational, relatable approach—because healing happens best when you feel safe, understood, and genuinely connected.

Therapy can be vulnerable and new, so it’s natural to be nervous. It can be scary to think of opening up or crying in front of someone new, perhaps fearing that it will be awkward and uncomfortable. The fear around that can feel overwhelming. It takes courage to start going to therapy. The fact that you are on this website, looking for help, and reading this right now shows that you are brave and seeking help. The first step is to reach out for a consultation. Then, we can chat on the phone about what you are looking for in a therapist and I can address questions or concerns that you may have. Then you can decide if you want to book a session with me in person or virtually.

Many of my clients have been to therapy before but found that traditional talk therapy wasn’t enough to create the lasting change they were looking for. My approach goes beyond just talking—I educate clients about their nervous system and use a somatic framework to help them understand how their body responds to stress and trauma. I am highly trained in working with dissociation and use parts work to gently identify inner conflicts, creating a foundation for deeper healing. As a certified EMDR therapist, I have comprehensive training and expertise that go beyond basic EMDR instruction, allowing me to tailor the approach to each client’s unique needs.

My work is about more than just insight—it's about transformation, helping clients experience real, embodied change.

It’s natural to wonder how therapy differs from the support you get from friends. Both offer connection and care, but therapy is a dedicated space just for you—where your healing and growth take center stage. Unlike friendships, therapy is focused entirely on your story, your feelings, and your needs. It’s a safe place where you can be fully seen and supported without worrying about how you might affect someone else. I’m trained to listen deeply and offer tools grounded in research to help you heal in ways friends can’t.

If something feels overwhelming or even terrifying to discuss, that’s actually very normal. It can often feel difficult to talk about some things. During our sessions, if you don’t want to talk about something, you don’t have to. It’s my job to give you space to slowly work through the tough stuff with me by your side. Gradually and at a pace that feels comfortable to you, you can share what you feel ready to share.

You’re not being dramatic or “too much.” Nothing you can say will cause me to judge you. I know nobody’s perfect, and that we might be emotionally drained from the ups and downs of life. We are humans just trying to human. Whatever it is you’re going through, I provide a safe space where you can feel heard and supported without judgment.

Overall, you can think of the first session as a free-flowing conversation through which we start getting to know each other. I’ll invite you to share more about yourself, and we can also discuss what’s worked or not worked for your mental health in the past. You are welcome to ask me questions as well—this is a space for you to learn more about my approach and how we can work together in a way that feels comfortable and collaborative for you. Building trust is important, and this first meeting is an opportunity for both of us to explore if we’re a good fit. The most important part of a first session is that you see if you feel I’m a good fit for you. If you feel supported, seen, and at ease with me, we can discuss if you’d like to meet again.

You don’t have to do anything you don’t want to in therapy. EMDR is one tool, and I incorporate many techniques in our work together. You always have a choice in how we work.

Yes. Some clients are strictly virtual or in person; others use a hybrid approach. I am open to whatever works best for you.

I work with clients from 9-5 on Monday through Thursdays.