Helping people better understand themselves, their relationships, and the experiences that affect their lives.

People often seek therapy during periods of stress, uncertainty, conflict, or transition. Feeling understood, respected, and able to speak honestly matters, and a strong therapeutic relationship is an important part of the process.

My approach is collaborative, reflective, and practical. I bring more than two decades of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families across clinical, school, and consulting settings.

Some people come to therapy seeking support during a difficult period of life. Others want help understanding longstanding patterns, improving relationships, managing stress or anxiety, navigating parenting challenges, or thinking more clearly about decisions and transitions. At times, people are simply looking for an experienced, impartial sounding board or unbiased listener who can help them gain perspective on situations that feel difficult, confusing, or emotionally overwhelming.

Whatever brings someone to therapy, I try to approach the work with curiosity, respect, and an appreciation for the complexity of people's lived experiences.

My approach

I became a therapist because I believe in the human capacity to change, while also recognizing how difficult that process can be, even when someone genuinely wants things in their life to be different.

Part of therapy is not simply helping people gain insight, but helping them persist through the discomfort, uncertainty, and effort that change often requires.

My hope is that people leave therapy with a greater understanding of themselves, their relationships, and the patterns affecting their lives — feeling better able to navigate challenges, make thoughtful decisions, and work toward their desired change.

My orientation

My orientation is primarily Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), informed by a family systems perspective.

CBT can help people recognize patterns of thinking that contribute to stress, anxiety, conflict, self-doubt, or emotional distress. Developing the ability to view situations with greater balance and perspective often allows people to respond with greater flexibility and effectiveness.

A systems approach considers people within the larger contexts of their lives and relationships, recognizing how individuals both affect and are affected by the environments around them. In work with children and families, understanding the dynamics within a family system can help identify multiple points for support and intervention.