Therapeutic Approach

I work from a psychodynamic theoretical background, helping you understand why you feel the way you do and bringing meaning and context to your experiences. Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel more in control of your life, safer within yourself, and more aware of the patterns that may be holding you back. Feeling that we have options in the world is deeply empowering, and therapy can help restore that sense of choice.

This is an intimate journey that I take seriously, and I deeply respect your decision to include me in your personal process. While I may teach skills from time to time, they are tailored to your specific needs—and sometimes even fun.

My background in mindfulness meditation often informs our work. I may use the breath and awareness of the breath to help you ground, slow down, and create space to “be” with yourself in a new and meaningful way.

What I Help With

I work from a place of recognizing people’s strengths and resilience. Whether you’re feeling depressed or anxious, have survived trauma, are navigating challenges around sexuality, or are struggling in your relationship, I can help you put words to what’s happening so you can begin to make change.

Together, we’ll develop a more empowered and authentic narrative—one that helps you feel more grounded, connected, and like your truest self.

Training & Background

I am a sex-positive psychologist trained in:

• Trauma-informed treatment

• Somatic psychotherapy (Sensorimotor Psychotherapy)

• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT for couples)

• Sex therapy

• Relaxation therapy

• Compassionate Bereavement Care (for traumatic loss)

• Interpersonal neurobiology

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Motivational Interviewing (MI)

I am currently pursuing AASECT certification in Sex Therapy.

Areas of Specialty

I provide individual psychotherapy to those struggling with anxiety, trauma, stress, depression, anger, grief/loss, physical pain, relationships, and difficulties adjusting to/coping with medical illnesses and other life transitions. 

• Men & Trauma – Expertise working with men who have experienced trauma (e.g., sexual abuse), supporting healing and reclamation of self.

• Women’s Issues - Specializing in trauma (sexual and non-sexual), physical pain, perinatal loss, and challenges around sexuality and identity.

• Traumatic Grief – Compassionate support for those navigating the pain of sudden or life-altering loss.

• Couples & Sex Therapy – Helping individuals and couples strengthen emotional connection, improve communication, and address sexual concerns in a supportive, nonjudgmental space.

• Physical Pain & Mind-Body Connection – Working with chronic or acute pain and psychophysiologic conditions to build resilience and shift one’s relationship to pain.

• Depression, Anxiety, and Life Transitions – Supporting greater self-awareness, self-compassion, and emotional stability.

• LGBTQIA