My Approach

People often seek therapy when familiar ways of thinking, feeling, behaving, or relating begin to feel limiting or 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.

 

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 lasting change becomes possible when we understand—not just manage—the underlying sources of distress. Many of the ways we relate to ourselves and others develop in response to important early relationships and life experiences. While these adaptations often begin as attempts to cope, they can later contribute to recurring difficulties with self-worth, emotional expression, intimacy, conflict, or boundaries. Therapy provides an opportunity to understand these patterns and develop more flexible ways of engaging with yourself and the people around you.

 

My therapeutic orientation is integrative, drawing primarily from psychodynamic, attachment-based, and existential perspectives. I also incorporate cognitive-behavioral strategies and other skills-based approaches when useful, particularly during periods 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 helping individuals navigate the effects of both early and later-life adversity, including complex trauma and moral injury.

 

Clients come to therapy for many reasons. Some are struggling with depression, anxiety, burnout, relationship difficulties, or the effects of trauma. Others feel stuck in recurring patterns, disconnected from themselves or others, or uncertain about how to move forward in life. Some arrive with specific goals, while others are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and the forces shaping their emotional lives. Depending on your needs, our work may focus on insight and meaning-making, practical coping strategies, or a combination of both.

 

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 environment where all aspects of your identity and lived experience are welcomed and thoughtfully engaged.