My Approach

I see therapy as one way to help minimize suffering in the world. What guides my work is the belief that being truly seen and understood—on your own terms and in a safe, warm environment—is a powerful experience. I view therapy as an opportunity to explore how, as unique individuals shaped by different histories, cultures, temperaments, attachment styles, brain chemistry, values, and beliefs, we can come to know ourselves well enough to recognize what soothes us, what sustains us, and what gets in our way. With this insight, we can begin to move through life with greater awareness, intention, and confidence—and with less suffering.

I offer a flexible style informed by psychodynamic, relational, humanistic, attachment-based, and trauma-informed perspectives, always with the goal of finding what feels most helpful for you. Above all, emotional safety remains foundational, as it fosters the trust and openness needed for meaningful reflection and growth. Our work will be collaborative and paced to meet you where you are, as we deepen understanding of your experiences and move toward change that feels grounded and authentic. I also believe humor has a place in therapy, not to minimize or make light of your experiences, but to bring warmth, connection, and a sense of humanity to work that is often deeply personal.

What Guides My Work

Why I Do What I Do

I became a psychologist after experiencing the impact of therapy in my own life. It helped me make sense of things I didn’t know could be understood, and create change I didn't know was possible. What drives my practice today is the desire to facilitate meaningful experiences of growth for others. I believe everyone deserves the chance to understand their emotional world, and to feel less alone in the process. My work is about helping people make life feel more livable, meaningful, connected, and emotionally manageable.

How I Work