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About My Clients
Looking around at your life wondering how things got so out of alignment? Feeling anxious, depressed, or stuck in old patterns? Or maybe, as one of my clients puts it, you’d really like to “unfuck your life” but aren’t sure if that’s even possible? You aren’t alone, and I’m optimistic about your ability to forge a new path, because the act of seeking help is a sign of your strength, wisdom, and capacity to heal.
My Background and Approach
I’m specialized in helping those whose lives have been touched by substance abuse—either their own or that of a family member—and worked in addiction treatment at every level of care prior to going into private practice. Many of my clients use therapy to better understand their relationship patterns and needs, self-advocate and set boundaries, address their “codependency” or tendency to be overly accommodating in relationships, and develop a more secure attachment style. If you’re looking to improve your relationship with yourself and others, you’ve come to the right place. My approach includes down-to-earth conversation, asking the right questions to help you discover your own truth, deep care, a sense of humor, and the healing power of relationship. My goal is to help you create a life worth living based on your values, and live that life on purpose. If you’re ready to thrive, not just survive, let's walk this path together.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
As your therapist, I think of myself as your co-journeyer through the A’s of Change: Awareness, Acceptance, and Action. My work lies at the intersection of psychodynamic/contemporary psychoanalytic psychotherapy and addiction counseling with a focus on trauma-informed care. I hold a master’s degree in Integral Counseling Psychology from California Institute of Integral Studies, a master’s degree in Performance Studies from New York University, and a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and Modern Dance from The College of Wooster. I'm a proud pug mom to Oliver the pug.