Services
About My Clients
I provide therapy to teenagers, adults, and couples who have diverse reasons for seeking therapy, including mental health support, personal growth, and conflict and communication issues. I especially enjoy working with individuals who want support for managing anxiety, for navigating the significant life changes that come with adolescence, the transition to college, and young adulthood, and for developing self-esteem and more positive relationships with food, eating, and their body.
My Background and Approach
Depending on your needs, I draw from attachment-based and trauma-informed therapy models, as well as cognitive-behavioral therapy models, to find balance between skill-building in the present and fostering insight into how past experiences impact your current issues. I also like to integrate mindfulness, expressive arts techniques, and walk and talk therapy with clients who are open to doing so.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
One of my favorite parts of being a therapist is witnessing a person make meaningful changes in their life based on the improved self-understanding they’ve gained from therapy. Therapy requires a lot of openness and willingness to examine deeply held beliefs, distressing feelings, and stuck behaviors, therefore I aim to create a warm and accepting space for people to feel safe as they do so. Finding a therapist who can meet your needs while also helping you feel emotionally safe is crucial for therapy to work, so I am happy to speak with you about your hopes for therapy and how we could work together to realize your goals. In my personal life, I have found yoga, meditation, and connecting with nature to be indispensable sources of balance and positive mental health. I work hard to "practice what I preach," by taking care of my own mind and body, as well as investing time and energy into my important relationships. I'm also passionate about sustainability and living "green."