How I Create Lasting Change
Healing Trauma
Traumatic experiences can leave us feeling stuck in patterns of fear, shame, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm long after the event has passed. My approach to trauma treatment focuses on helping clients understand how these experiences continue to impact their thoughts, emotions, relationships, and sense of self while creating a path toward healing.
I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients process traumatic memories and challenge unhelpful beliefs that may have developed as a result of their experiences. Through EMDR, we work to reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories and help the brain reprocess experiences in a way that feels less distressing. Through CBT, we identify and reshape negative thought patterns—such as self-blame, shame, or beliefs of being unsafe—that can keep clients feeling stuck.
My goal is not to erase the past, but to help clients feel less controlled by it. Together, we work toward greater emotional resilience, self-compassion, and the ability to engage more fully in the present.
Anxiety & Emotional Wellness
Anxiety can show up in many different ways, including chronic worry, overthinking, perfectionism, panic attacks, difficulty relaxing, people-pleasing, or feeling constantly on edge. While anxiety often develops as a way to protect us, it can begin to interfere with our relationships, decision-making, confidence, and overall quality of life.
My approach to treating anxiety is collaborative, practical, and evidence-based. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we identify and challenge the thought patterns that fuel anxiety while developing healthier ways of responding to stress and uncertainty. I also incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients build psychological flexibility, reduce struggles with difficult thoughts and emotions, and reconnect with what matters most to them.
Together, we work to better understand your anxiety, develop effective coping strategies, and build confidence in your ability to navigate life's challenges. Rather than allowing anxiety to dictate your choices, my goal is to help you create a life guided by your values, not your fears.
Recovery, Body Image, & Compulsive Behaviors
Recovery and healing often involve more than changing behaviors—they require developing a healthier relationship with yourself. Whether you are struggling with substance use, disordered eating, body image concerns, or compulsive behaviors such as shopping, gambling, stealing, sex, or unhealthy relationship patterns, treatment focuses on understanding the underlying thoughts, emotions, and experiences that may be driving these behaviors.
Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I help clients identify unhelpful beliefs, build awareness of triggers, strengthen emotional regulation skills, and develop healthier coping strategies. Together, we work to reduce shame, increase self-compassion, improve distress tolerance, and create lasting change that supports long-term recovery and overall well-being.
My goal is not simply to eliminate problematic behaviors, but to help clients build fulfilling, meaningful lives that no longer require those behaviors as a way of coping.
Healing Relationships & Life Transitions
Relationships and major life transitions can bring uncertainty, stress, and emotional challenges, even when the changes are positive. Whether you are navigating relationship difficulties, identity exploration, career changes, relocation, or significant life decisions, therapy can provide support and guidance during these periods of growth.
Drawing from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I help clients strengthen communication skills, manage difficult emotions, navigate interpersonal challenges, and develop greater resilience. Together, we work to build self-understanding, improve relationships, and create a path forward that feels authentic and aligned with your goals and values.
Booking & Payment
My standard fee is $150 per 50-minute session. Payment is due at the time of service and can be made using a credit or debit card.
While I do not currently accept insurance directly, I can provide a superbill upon request for clients who wish to seek reimbursement through their out-of-network benefits. I encourage you to contact your insurance provider to learn more about your specific coverage and reimbursement options.
I believe quality mental health care should be accessible. A limited number of sliding-scale spots are available based on financial need and availability.
If you're interested in getting started, I invite you to schedule a free 15 minute consultation to discuss your goals and determine whether we're a good fit for working together.