Support That Meets You Where You Are
How I Work: Personalized, Practical, and Compassionate
Therapy with me is collaborative, flexible, and rooted in respect for your experience.
I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, I work with you to figure out what’s most helpful—what makes sense for your nervous system, your goals, and your pace.
If you’re struggling with overwhelming thoughts, intense emotions, or reactive patterns that are hard to shift, therapy can help you create space between what’s happening and how you respond.
We can’t eliminate emotions, stress, or life’s challenges—but we can build your ability to navigate them with more confidence, clarity, and care.
Therapy Isn’t
One-Size-Fits-All
—And Neither Are You
You're not just looking for coping tools. You want to feel understood, supported, and grounded—even when life is heavy. Therapy with me blends skills, self-understanding, and a genuine connection to help you:
Calm spiraling thoughts
Feel more in control of emotions
Understand why patterns keep repeating
Reconnect with who you are (and what you want)
Build a life that actually fits you
What Therapy Looks Like With Me
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When emotions feel loud and your thoughts won’t slow down, we begin by building tools that help in real life—not just in the therapy room.
I’ll guide you through evidence-based approaches like:
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
These help you:
Identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns
Regulate intense emotions
Respond to stress instead of reacting automatically
Feel more stable day to day
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Once you’re feeling more grounded, we create space for deeper insight.
We might explore:
Past experiences that shaped how you relate to others
Self-doubt, people-pleasing, or perfectionism
Emotional wounds that still influence how safe (or not) you feel
What really matters to you—and how to align with that
This is the work of becoming more yourself—with compassion and clarity.
What to Expect in the First Few Sessions
Starting therapy can feel vulnerable—especially if you're used to holding it all together for everyone else.
You never have to perform, apologize, or explain your way into being understood here.
Here's what our early work will look like:
15-Minute Consultation – A free, no-pressure call to see if we’re a good fit.
First Session – We’ll explore your story, what’s feeling hard right now, and what you want to work toward.
Second + Third Sessions – We’ll identify themes, begin skill-building, and clarify your goals.
Ongoing – We’ll continue to adapt as you grow—building self-trust, emotional insight, and tools that last.
What’s the “Therapy Language” Behind All This?
You don’t need to know these terms to benefit—but if you’re curious, here’s a quick breakdown:
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CBT – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBT helps you recognize the link between your thoughts, emotions, and actions—and how to change the patterns that aren't helping. We'll often use thought tracking, behavior experiments, and reflection to shift habits that feel stuck.
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DBT – Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Originally developed for people who feel emotions very intensely, DBT is all about balancing acceptance and change. You’ll learn skills to regulate your emotions, manage distress, and improve how you communicate and set boundaries.
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ACT – Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
ACT helps you accept difficult thoughts and feelings without fighting them—while still taking action that aligns with your values. It’s about clarity, presence, and meaningful progress.
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Depending on your goals, I may also draw from:
- Motivational Interviewing – exploring readiness for change
-Psychodynamic Therapy – understanding how the past still impacts the present
- Mindfulness and nervous system regulation strategies