License #15371

She/Her

If you are looking for a therapist with a gentle, attuned, and depth-oriented approach grounded in clinical training, we may be a good fit.

I work with adults and teens who are navigating trauma, mood-related difficulties, or periods of challenge in their lives. Some of my clients come with a clear history of trauma, while others arrive with a sense of being overwhelmed or stuck without fully knowing why. A common thread is often a nervous system that has been holding the imprint of something too big to safely metabolize.

I am a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP). Somatic Experiencing is a body-based approach to therapy that recognizes that distress lives not just in the stories we tell about our experiences, but in our nervous systems. It focuses on bottom-up (somatic) rather than top-down (cognitive) processing to promote regulation and change over time by gently tracking body sensations and offering support to come into more resourced states. This work emphasizes pacing, choice, and restoring a sense of internal safety, which can be especially valuable for those who have had to survive by overriding the body’s own signals.

My approach is relational, somatic, and trauma-informed. I draw from attachment theory, Somatic Experiencing, parts-based approaches, and depth-oriented psychotherapy. Therapy with me is collaborative, with careful attention to client choice and self-determination. I do not believe therapy is about fixing problems, but rather about building insight and creating the conditions that allow for change to emerge naturally, in an environment where clients feel safe and supported.

I have a particular interest in working with:

• Relational and attachment-based trauma
• Developmental and complex trauma
• Mood disorders, including depression and anxiety
• Chronic stress and nervous-system dysregulation
• Shame-based patterns, over-functioning/over-accommodation, and emotional exhaustion
• Life transitions, unexpected challenges, and periods of instability or uncertainty

Outside of my work, I enjoy connecting with nature and engaging in practices that support reflection, such as writing and mindfulness. I appreciate art and enjoy exploring the beauty and creativity that exist in the world. I am drawn to exploring the deeper, sometimes mysterious aspects of the human condition and I bring openness to a variety of perspectives. I deeply value diversity and all types of lived experience.

If my way of working resonates, I would be glad to hear from you.