You’re the expert on your own life. I partner with you to support your healing and growth. I offer a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space to help you get unstuck, unhook from what’s weighing on you, and restore your sense of peace.
If you are considering therapy, I want to hear all about it. Let’s connect. When you are ready, support is just a phone call or message away.
A Personalized Approach to Therapy
Trauma Therapy
If trauma is part of your story, I offer an integrative and personalized approach to healing from trauma that can include EMDR, Brainspotting, and mindfulness-based approaches to support your deeper healing, at a pace that feels right for you.
I use trauma-informed tools, such as the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Questionnaire and thought-tracking exercises, to understand your past that may still be affecting you today.
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Evidence-Based Trauma Therapy
Uses bilateral stimulation (eye movements, taps, or sounds) to help you recall traumatic memories.
Therapist facilitates reprocessing of distressing experiences to reduce emotional charge and negative beliefs.
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Evidence-Based trauma therapy
Helps you visually focus on specific “brainspots” while accessing bodily sensations and emotions linked to trauma memories.
Therapist guides with mindfulness attention and supports processing, often using Expannsion techniques to enhance healing.
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DNMS is a framework to help heal the impact of childhood wounds, and attachment trauma by addressing unmet emotional needs. This is a gentle approach with parts language that supports working with younger parts of self that carry emotional pain. This DNMS awareness helps increase self-compassion, emotional safety and resilience.
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Mindfulness with the VIA Character Strengths framework to help individuals increase awareness of their inherent strengths, reduce stress, and cultivate more intentional, strengths-driven living.
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Psychoeducation areas and skills:
Stress & Trauma Responses
Nervous System Regulation & Grounding Tools
Triggers & Trauma Echoes
Survival Strategies
Shame & Self-Blame
Parts Work
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Somatic therapy offers a compassionate way to heal by listening to the body. With gentle, trauma-informed practices, we work together to build a sense of safety, ease, and connection—without pressure, judgment, or needing to relive the past.
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T.R.I.P. focuses. on rebuilding internal secure attchment between Parts-of Self that were separated as a result of the impact of and survial of trauma.
Trauma is processed one eye at a time at an emotional, cognitive, physical and relational level, with the goal of an integrative self.
Couples Counseling
In couples therapy, I provide a safe space for partners to strengthen their emotional connection and have hard conversations. I teach tools—including nonviolent communication—to improve communication and connection, increase awareness of relationship patterns, and explore how each partner shows up in the relationship.
I support partners in expressing themselves so they get their adult needs met and experience more satisfying relationships grounded in friendship and respect.
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Attachment-Based Therapy, developed by John Bowlby, provides a framework for understanding how early relationship experiences shape how we connect and respond to our partners.
In couples therapy, it helps identify patterns of closeness and distance, guiding partners to create a more secure, trusting, and emotionally connected relationship.
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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), created by Dr. Sue Johnson, PhD, helps couples understand and shift the patterns that shape their interactions, guiding them to respond with empathy, strengthen emotional bonds, and build a secure, lasting connection.
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The Gottman Method, developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, helps couples build stronger relationships by teaching practical skills to manage conflict, enhance communication, and increase friendship and intimacy through research-based strategies.
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) developed by Dr. Richard C. Schwartz in 1980s
Builds awareness of inner parts for self-compassion and healing
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Imago Relationship Therapy, developed by Dr. Harville Hendrix and Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt, helps couples reconnect by guiding them through simple, structured steps that promote understanding, empathy, and conscious communication in their relationship.
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Skills taught include:
Communication & empathic listening, non-violent communication
Conflict management
Relationship patterns
Relationship repairs
Boundaries
Emotion vocabulary
Triggers and attachment needs
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Relational Life Therapy (RLT), created by Terrence Real, helps couples strengthen their connection by addressing relational patterns, increasing accountability, and promoting mutual respect.
Trained in RLT (Level 1)
Individual Therapy
for Adults
Individual therapy with me takes a relationship-centered approach that builds on your strengths and resilience. I use practical, solution-oriented strategies—including attachment-based therapy and parts work to support your healing and growth.
If your experiences include trauma, I provide a trauma-informed approach to ensure safety and support.
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Attachment-Based Therapy helps you understand relationship patterns, notice emotional triggers, and develop healthier ways of connecting and expressing your needs.
Understand your attachment profile (secure, anxious, avoidant, or disorganized).
Recognize patterns in how you relate to others.
Identify emotional triggers connected to past relationship experiences.
Express needs and boundaries more clearly.
Build emotional safety and self-trust.
Develop more secure ways of relating to yourself and others.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps you notice how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and learn practical ways to shift them.
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DBT teaches mindfulness, emotional regulation, and wise mind skills to manage intense emotions and cope effectively.
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) builds awareness of inner parts for self-compassion and healing
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Focuses on strengths and well-being to boost happiness, resilience, and life satisfaction.
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Skills taught:
Non-violent communication
Boundaries & Assertiveness
Attachment & Relationship patterns
Internal triggers
Parts work
Emotion vocabulary
Self-compassion
Self-esteem
Self-care
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Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) helps you use your strengths to find practical solutions and make positive changes in your life.
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Relational Life Therapy (RLT) helps you recognize patterns, understand coping strategies, and explore your adaptive responses in relationships.
Trained in RLT Level 1, I bring practical tools to support couples in fostering healthier, more balanced relationships.