I believe college students, teens, and young adults need someone other than their parents or friends to process their life with. These time periods in life are especially challenging as there are so many moving parts and change happening in the brain. I remember vividly what it was like to be where you are. I know firsthand how hard, and especially how common it can be to feel misunderstood or confused. My goal is to understand you. What your feelings are, what you have carried from experiences, and what you need. Therapy is a space to be your authentic self and discover more about your history and where you would like to go.

I approach therapy with the perspective that I am there to support and uncover your own personal agency and strengths. You know yourself the best and you are the expert of your life. Together, we can explore the parts that are hindering growth. I am relational in my approach with clients, as this is important for change to occur- for you to feel safe, seen, and supported. I like to integrate humor into our sessions where it fits and hold space for the tears that may flow. I have been told by clients that I am a “direct and gentle” therapist (not so much of a “How Does That Make You Feel?” therapist). I provide supportive and encouraging feedback as you need and am always open to feedback if you need us to slow down or speed up.

For family work, I see families as an entire unit or in dyads/triads. I am passionate about advocating for all members of the system to increase their understanding of each other and connection grows in the presence of sharing in vulnerability and healing. I approach issues with curiosity, directness, and an emphasis on boundary work. We are in a safe space to discuss the hard stuff — a lot of pain may be present. The goal is to heal the wounds that are keeping the family dynamic in the same cycle. We can work towards repair and improved communication, together.

Modalities I utilize: Attachment Theory, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS/Parts Work), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Neurobiology framework, and Family Systems.