i believe deeply in the power of relationships—the ones we have with the world around us, the ones we have with each other, and, above all, the ones we have with ourselves.
i take a relational approach to therapy, meaning i focus on relationships—yours with others, with yourself, and with the world around you. we’ll explore the relationships you’re in and the ones that shaped you, along with how you relate to your thoughts, emotions, body, and inner voice.
relational therapy is grounded in the belief that meaningful connection supports growth and healing. therapy with me isn’t rigid or linear; i’m a session-to-session therapist, focusing on what you bring into the room that day, while also offering consistency and stability.
while i focus primarily on the relationship, i also integrate tools and skills when they’re helpful. this might include cognitive-behavioral approaches (gently examining and reframing thoughts so they’re fairer and healthier), mindfulness practices like grounding, breath work, or gratitude, and other interventions that support what you’re navigating.
at its core, my approach is about mutual engagement, deep respect, and honoring how you have survived what you’ve been through and show up for yourself today. i don’t see therapy as something done to you—it’s something we do together.
the first session—and really, all sessions—are meant to feel supportive, welcoming, calm, and grounded. we’ll start by getting to know you—what brings you in, what your life looks like, what you love, the relationships you’re in, where you’re from, what feels hard right now. there’s no pressure to share everything at once—you set the pace.
therapy with me isn’t cold, sterile, doctor-y, or interview-y. it’s conversational. curious. human. i’ll ask questions, reflect what i’m hearing, and check in with you often. i genuinely want to know what this experience feels like for you and i welcome feedback from the very beginning. i want to hear about your past therapy experiences—what worked, what didn’t, what you appreciated, and what you never want to repeat. therapy shouldn’t feel scary, and i don’t want it to be.
over time, therapy may feel revealing. reflective. healing in small and sometimes profound ways. it can be a place to lessen isolation, to feel accompanied, to make sense of things that have felt tangled or heavy. above all, it’s a space where you’re listened to—deeply—and where the wisdom that already lives inside you gets room to speak.
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