My Approach

My approach is warm, relational, experiential and collaborative. To me, the most important thing in therapy is fostering a strong connection between my clients and me. I work to create a relationship of safety, warmth and non-judgement so that my clients feel free to get curious about their experiences and engage in what can often be difficult work.

My work centers emotions. Emotions provide us with important information about our values, desires, and beliefs. Unfortunately, many of us have learned to suppress or avoid our feelings. In therapy, I work with my clients to find ways to access and experience their emotions. Rather than being an observer of your emotional experience, I will walk with you through painful feelings and join you in processing these experiences more fully.

Much of my work with clients focuses on helping them learn to be with themselves in a more compassionate way. As this process unfolds, I witness clients letting go of shame, understanding themselves more deeply, and becoming more able to move through daily stresses and emotions without getting stuck.

I am integrative in my approach and tailor therapy to meet the individual needs of each client. My work is informed by Emotion Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), mindfulness, self-compassion, Internal Family Systems (IFS), psychodynamic theory, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Feminist and social justice oriented perspectives are also integral to my work as I strive to make therapy as safe, affirming, and inclusive as possible.