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About My Clients
I work with women who have a complicated relationship with their bodies. My clients are smart and insightful. Most of my clients whey want to love their body, but it’s a hard thing to do when it’s the source of so much frustration. I can help you stop feeling so anxious, enjoy food without using it to cope, rest without feeling lazy or unproductive, feel empowered during sex, and navigate the anxiety, grief, and fatigue that come with chronic pain.
My Background and Approach
I approach therapy with warmth, compassion, and humor. In our first few sessions we get to know each other while discussing your history, the issues bringing you to therapy, and what you'd like to change. From there, I'll share a brief overview of how we can work together to address your goals. I offer Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, which is different from traditional talk therapy. IFS helps you get to know the different parts of yourself- the frustrated parts, the overthinking parts, the why-can't-I-find-the-right-diet parts. IFS changes your neurobiology, so you stop fighting with yourself and your body so much.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I grew up playing sports, mostly soccer. I learned that when I was in pain, it was easier to push through and keep playing than to let my team down. And I didn’t just do that on the soccer field. I pushed through pain all the time because I didn’t want to let other people- or myself- down. When I was in my 20s, my pain got worse and I could no longer push through it. I went to therapy, and that’s what led me to become a therapist. Therapy helped in ways I wasn’t expecting. I felt more ok saying “no.” I started advocating for my healthcare. I left a job that made everything harder. My body began to feel more relaxed, even during flareups. If you’re struggling with your body, I get it, and I might be able to help.