Specialties

Whether you experienced trauma in childhood or adulthood, trauma’s aftermath can grip you and not let go. Symptoms can include intrusive memories, flashbacks, psychological/physiological dysregulation, hyper-vigilance, irritability, disconnection from others, distorted perceptions of self/reality, and more. This doesn’t have to be the end of your story.

Sexual trauma can cause a whirlwind of emotions and experiences: shame, guilt, embarrassment, self-blame, feeling “dirty,” confusion, isolation, disconnection from self/others, emotional and physical intimacy issues, anger, hyper/hypo-sexuality, and more. Whatever it is you are facing, help is available and there is hope for healing.

Low self-esteem can result from many things: bullying, criticism from others, others’ unrealistic/misplaced expectations of you, trauma, failure, regret, and more. It doesn’t have to stay this way. With intentional reflection and work, self-esteem can improve, leading to a better relationship with yourself and others.

Do you ever feel like you don’t know who you are? Or you have been falsely defined by others and you feel stuck? Or you over-identify with your achievements and work but feel empty at your core? Identity is multi-faceted and sometimes complicated. Many experience identity confusion for one reason or another.

Whatever your challenge is, we can explore it together, identify your goals, gain insight about challenges/barriers, and help you discover who you want to become.

Having a loved one who struggles with addiction can take a toll on you. Being in relationship with an addict can be confusing, disappointing, harmful, and frustrating. Whether you avoid your loved one or are overly involved in their life and addiction, talking to someone about the challenges you are facing in this relationship and how you can can better cope can be helpful.

Codependency can take many forms. On one hand, it can look like relying on another person or system for validation, daily functioning, and more. On another hand, it can look like taking on too much responsibility for others or “saving” people. This can result in cycles of shame, guilt, exhaustion, and resentment. I hope to journey alongside you in discovering the roots of your codependency patterns and explore meaningful and productive ways of ending the cycle.

Domestic Violence, also known as Intimate Partner Violence, plagues many relationships. Domestic violence can include emotional, mental, physical, sexual, or financial abuse. This can be a sensitive and difficult topic to discuss due to the feelings of shame that can be associated with it. I hope to provide a safe and shame-free space to process and work through this challenge with you and your partner.

Whether it be a partner, family member, or friend, everyone faces relationship challenges. Issues with trust, emotional connection, communication, and conflicting desires/needs are just a few things that can impact relationships. Sometimes inviting a non-judgmental third party to mediate and work through these challenges can be beneficial.

Family is complicated. The people we are meant to be the closest with can sometimes cause the most harm. Family conflict is very common and you are not alone. Whatever familial challenge you are facing, I hope to help you and your family find common ground, communicate and engage in healthy conflict resolution.

Infidelity often causes a significant rupture in romantic relationships as feelings of mistrust, betrayal, and disconnection often result. This can be a challenging problem to face in the aftermath. I hope to help you and your partner talk about the challenges in the aftermath, take steps in relationship reparation, and find a productive path forward.

Please note, if there is active infidelity taking place, I am not able to provide couples therapy. In order for couples therapy to be successful, infidelity must have ended and both partners must be committed to repairing the relationship.

Anxiety can be overwhelming and demanding of attention to the point that it gets in the way of living the life you want to live. Fortunately, there are ways to combat and cope with anxiety to help you gain control of your life and future.

Obssessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a challenging and often misunderstood mental health condition. Comprised of obsessions that produce anxiety and compulsions to reduce the anxiety, OCD can take control of your life in ways that impair your relationships, daily living, and more. With insight, intentionality, the right coping skills, and exposure therapy, challenges associated with OCD can be improved.