My style of therapy is warm, down-to-earth, and relational. I believe we are all best understood in the context of our relationships to others, including those early attachments and family dynamics that shape us all. I see the relationship between therapist and client as a vital form of human connection and vehicle for healing.

I am integrative in my approach, meaning that I draw from a range of therapeutic models and techniques to best serve each client’s unique needs and goals. I strive to be trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and culturally attuned. I do so with awareness of the limits of my experience and understanding and eagerness to keep improving and learning from my clients and the world around me. My practice is committed to inclusivity; LGBTQIA+ affirming; and holistic in consideration of different cultures, identities, and values.

I also work from a strengths-based perspective that focuses on human potential and resilience. I believe that therapy provides an opportunity to experience oneself differently and find creative solutions to problems. For more about my theoretical orientation and approach to therapy, read here.

Clients, friends, and family describe me as insightful, deeply caring, and funny, as well as organized and direct. I bring my full self into relationships with clients, including genuine expressions of feeling. I believe wholeheartedly in the power of emotional experiences for connecting and healing. I can be playful in session, and I receive my clients’ humor with appreciation. Clients experience me as a committed ally and companion as they navigate life’s joys and stresses.