Fun fact: as human beings, we are created for connection.  The neuroscience behind this is quite fascinating, but what it boils down to is that our connections and relationships with others play a large part in how we make sense of the world around us. 

Relationships bring goodness into our lives - and, they can often be a source of pain.  The beauty of what neuroscience teaches us, however, is that our minds have an ability to keep growing, changing, and building new patterns - even after a lifetime of operating in a particular way! It is in relationships where we often learn patterns that don’t serve us, and therefore it is in the context of safe relationships where we can often find the deepest and most enduring experience of healing. 

I approach therapy from this relational/interpersonal perspective, and I am also informed by psychodynamic, attachment, family systems, trauma-informed, evidence-based and holistic approaches to therapy. When working with me you can expect that we will pay a lot of attention to the relationships and stories of your life. We will also spend a lot of time getting to know what your body has to say and learning to pay attention to its subtle cues.  Your story already holds answers to some of the questions or concerns that might plague you, such as: What is going on that makes it so I feel unhappy when I have such a good life? I can't keep it up forever that I have it all together - eventually everyone is going to learn the truth about me and that is terrifying.  Why am I so afraid of conflict?  Slowing down and paying attention to what your story and body has to say will help us discover together the wisdom and answers that are already within you.

Additionally, you can expect that we will also explore practical solutions to some of the issues that you face. Deep healing is often found relationally - and in the meantime sometimes we need to stop the bleeding. You can expect that we will address what is happening immediately in your life while also working towards long term goals.

My clients and colleagues describe me as both gentle and bold; I bring kindness to bear on the parts of your story that are covered in shame. You will have to put in work in order to experience the healing you desire. My job is to help you find your own wisdom and help you stay oriented towards your healing.  You deserve nothing less.