My Approach

People often seek therapy when familiar ways of thinking, feeling, behaving, or relating begin to feel limiting or even self-defeating. You may struggle to sustain meaningful relationships, confront anxiety-provoking situations, or develop a stable, compassionate sense of self. Perhaps you tend to invalidate your own emotional experience, repeat entrenched patterns, or neglect your needs in ways that are difficult to fully articulate. Emotional pain takes many forms, and while you may sense that something isn’t working, it’s often hard to name or shift these patterns on your own.

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Therapy offers a space where you don’t have to do that work in isolation. I aim to create an open, non-judgmental environment where you can begin to explore, clarify, and ultimately work through sources of emotional suffering. My approach is rooted in the belief that deep, lasting healing becomes possible when we understand—not just manage—the underlying, often unconscious sources of distress. This kind of self-understanding can open up space for new ways of relating to yourself and others, with more freedom, intention, and integrity. Over time, many clients find that symptoms lessen, while clarity, meaning, and a sense of agency begin to emerge. You may become better able to face what once felt intolerable, connect more authentically in relationships, and engage more fully with your values and aspirations.

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My therapeutic orientation is integrative, drawing primarily from psychodynamic and existential frameworks. I also incorporate cognitive-behavioral strategies and other skills-based approaches when useful, particularly during times of acute distress or when specific tools are needed to support day-to-day functioning. My work is deeply trauma-informed, shaped by years of experience with individuals navigating the effects of both early and later-life trauma, including complex PTSD and moral injury.

 

I work with a diverse range of clients, including professionals, students, and military veterans. Common concerns include depression, post-traumatic stress, various forms of anxiety (such as generalized anxiety and health-related anxiety), burnout, interpersonal difficulties, and struggles with assertiveness, identity, or purpose. Some clients arrive with specific goals or symptoms, while others come seeking a deeper understanding of themselves or relief from a more diffuse sense of emotional constriction or disconnection. Our work might focus on insight and meaning-making, or it may center on developing coping strategies and navigating life’s practical demands.

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Whatever the focus, I view therapy as a collaborative, evolving process rather than a one-size-fits-all model. The pace and direction of our work are shaped by your unique needs, goals, and preferences.

I also have extensive experience working with culturally, racially, and ethnically diverse populations, having practiced primarily in publicly funded, urban medical centers before entering private practice. I am committed to offering a culturally responsive and inclusive space, where all aspects of your identity and lived experience are welcomed and thoughtfully engaged.