Philosophy

Trauma often creates a sense of fragmentation, leaving us feeling disconnected from ourselves, from our bodies, or from the parts of us that once felt steady and alive. I believe we are all born whole, and that the capacity to heal and return to that wholeness is innate.

Trauma is also held in the body. When difficult experiences remain unresolved, they can show up as physical tension, emotional overwhelm, or symptoms that resemble anxiety or depression. These reactions aren’t signs of brokenness; they are signs that the body has been working hard to protect you.

I like to imagine this innate wholeness as a seed. Adverse conditions such as trauma may cause the feeling of wholeness to lie dormant, waiting beneath the surface. With the right sunlight and water, meaning attention, care, and compassion, that seed begins to awaken again. I am here to help you identify and strengthen the healing resources you already carry so you can build resilience that will support you throughout your life.

Background

I completed my clinical work in an intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization setting, where I supported adults and teens working through PTSD, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, self-harm, OCD, and substance use. I am trained in multiple therapeutic modalities and have applied them extensively in both individual and group settings. My work has included art therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, substance abuse support, and process-oriented therapy with a wide range of clients.

Before becoming a therapist, I spent many years working as a yoga and meditation teacher and leading creative mindfulness workshops. I have always been drawn to helping people reconnect with themselves and creating spaces where they can do their own healing work. I studied fine arts and psychology as an undergraduate, and later earned my master’s degree in counseling.

Approach

My approach is warm, direct, collaborative, and empowering. I draw from evidence-based methods such as CBT, ACT, and DBT, as well as parts work (Internal Family Systems) and EMDR. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and I will offer gentle challenges when they may support your growth. I look at your experiences through physical, environmental, and historical lenses to understand the full context of what you’re carrying.

I hold an anti-pathologizing perspective. I do not believe that you are “broken.” Many behaviors that look harmful or destructive on the surface were originally developed to help you survive or self-regulate. This understanding does not excuse harmful or abusive actions; rather, it gives us a compassionate and honest starting point. In therapy, we can hold both accountability and care as we explore the roots of your patterns and work toward change.

I show up as a committed partner in this process. I bring curiosity, openness, and a deep dedication to ongoing learning so I can support you as fully and authentically as possible.

Who I Work With 

I am passionate about working with individuals who are struggling with the effects of trauma. On the surface, it can look like depression, anxiety or fear, low self-esteem, or ongoing difficulties in your relationships, work, or school life. I work with people who are ready to gently unpack what they’ve been carrying so they can feel more in control of their lives and more connected to themselves again.

I also support clients who don’t identify with having a trauma background but are struggling with persistent symptoms, major life transitions, relationship challenges, or deeper questions about purpose and meaning.

As a new mother, I have lived experience with the complex decisions and emotions that can surround the choice to have children, pregnancy, loss, and the shifts in identity and relationships that motherhood brings. I welcome the opportunity to support you as you navigate this tender and transformative phase of life.