Some people come to therapy to address a new transition or challenge; others may feel they have been stuck for a long time, or are navigating a long trajectory of managing their mental health. Regardless, I meet my clients where they are, and I bring a diversity of experience to our process. I take what is called an eclectic approach to psychotherapy treatment. I do not believe in one-size-fits-all solutions, and I work in direct collaboration with my clients to craft the arc of our work.

I bring warmth, candor, and humor to the process, and use a strengths-based approach to empower my clients to utilize their inherent knowledge, creativity, and goodness towards bringing balance to their lives. Additionally, with the thoughtful integration of theory and practice, I offer breadth and depth of skills to challenge and support my clients as they pursue meaningful change. 

 

Areas of Focus: 

  • Gender Identity & Sexuality

  • “Launching” for Young Adults

  • Life & Career Transitions

  • Relationship Stress

  • Anxiety & OCD

  • Depression & Mood Disorders

  • Trauma

  • Grief & Loss

  • Parenting Stress & Overwhelm

  • Disordered Eating & Body Image

  • Chronic Medical Conditions

  • Neurodiversity

 

  • Art Therapy, Mindfulness, Psychoeducation & Human Development, Polyvagal Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

  • Humans are relational beings; we matter deeply to one another, and cultivating and maintaining healthy relationships is key to our overall happiness and well-being. No relationship, however, is more important than the one you have with YOU; your relationship with yourself. I view therapy as an opportunity to examine the connections you have, both inwards and outwards, so that you may mend ruptures, discover meaning, and reset patterns that do not serve you. 

  • I am dually licensed to practice psychotherapy, and art therapy, with the latter being my primary clinical training. There is no single way to practice art therapy. And whereas a common assumption may be that one has to be an artist in order to work with an art therapist, no previous experience with art materials is actually required. Art therapists facilitate meaningful expression by supporting a process, not merely the creation of an art product. In art therapy sessions, I tend to use art as a form of meditation or ritual, to help my clients feel regulated and grounded. Some talk therapy clients may develop an interest in art therapy; others won’t, and I welcome both. I am open to engaging clients’ artistic expression—however defined—at any stage of treatment. 

    Visit the website of The American Art Therapy Association (AATA) for more information about the field.

  • I am committed to cultivating a space that is welcoming for all. No matter who you are, you are the expert of your own life, and I am here to witness and to walk beside you. The establishment of trust requires a deep sense of safety, and I know that understanding your therapist’s identity, alliances, and education can be important towards building that essential foundation of security. I consistently engage in training, study, and collaboration in order to increase my competencies and better address my blindspots. I have enormous privilege as a white, cisgender woman. I hope to be a strong fit for many, but I know I am not the right therapist for everyone. I welcome a deeper conversation on these topics with all prospective and current clients. The article, The Location of Self by thandiwe Dee-Watts Jones, has been tremendously influential to me and may be a good place to start if you’re curious about the role of social justice in therapy settings.