Counseling Services

Individual, Couples, Family, and Group Counseling

My Approach to Your Healing: You are more than a set of symptoms; you are a whole person with a unique story. My practice is built on the belief that therapy should adapt to you, not the other way around. By integrating various therapeutic tools—ranging from the deep internal work of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Lifespan Integration to the grounding power of Somatic Processing and Mindfulness and empowerment with tools like Radical Acceptance and interventions from modalities such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy—we create a path that honors your specific pace and needs. Together, we work to cultivate a profound sense of self-compassion, empowering you to move from a place of "surviving" to truly belonging to yourself.

Specialized Care for Complex Journeys/Areas of Expertise: I specialize in helping individuals navigate the messy, painful intersections of trauma/complex trauma and identity. Whether you are unlearning the patterns of Family or Origin issues, recovering from Narcissistic, Religious, Emotional, or Racial abuse or abuse in general, or untangling the heavy weight of Perfectionism and People Pleasing, I provide a soft landing and a steady hand and the knowledge to equip and empower you.

I also hold particular space for the "quiet" burdens: the exhaustion of caretaking for special needs or medically needy children, the complexities of multicultural and Immigrant trauma, the intricate cycles of OCD personality disorder, Anxiety, or Scrupilosity. Whatever has brought you here, we will face it with curiosity and compassion, not judgment.

Provided Specialties

Perfectionism & People Pleasing

The Struggle: Living for the "gold star" or the approval of others while feeling like you’re never enough. It’s the exhausting cycle of performing, over-functioning, and losing yourself in the process. The Path Forward: We explore the roots of your need for external validation and practice setting healthy boundaries. Our goal is to shift your worth from what you do to who you are, allowing you to live authentically rather than performatively.

Complex Trauma & Abuse Recovery

The Struggle: The lingering shadows of past environments where safety was inconsistent. This often shows up as difficulty trusting yourself, a harsh inner critic, or feeling "stuck" in survival mode long after the danger has passed. The Path Forward: Using a trauma-informed lens, we gently process past experiences at a pace that feels safe. We focus on rebuilding your sense of agency, self-compassion, and the realization that your past does not define your future.

Caregivers of Special Needs & Medically Fragile Children

The Struggle: The unique, often invisible "caregiver burnout" that comes with high-stakes parenting. It is a journey of chronic stress, grief for the "expected" life, and the isolation of being the primary advocate for a child with complex needs. The Place of Healing: As someone who walks this path, I offer a space where you don't have to explain the exhaustion. We focus on navigating the "ambiguous loss," finding your identity outside of the caregiver role, and building sustainable emotional support for the long haul.

OCD & Personality Patterns

The Struggle: When rigid internal rules, intrusive thoughts, or repetitive patterns begin to shrink your world and dictate your choices. The Path Forward: We use evidence-based approaches to understand the function of these patterns. By leaning into discomfort and slowly breaking the cycle of compulsions or rigid behaviors, we create space for flexibility, spontaneity, and a more expansive life.

Religious Trauma & Deconstruction

The Struggle: The deep disorientation that occurs when the faith or community that once provided safety becomes a source of fear, shame, or control. It often involves "spiritual bypass" and the loss of one’s social support system. The Path Forward: We create a safe, non-judgmental container to untangle your personal values from harmful dogmas. Whether you are seeking to reconstruct your faith or leave it behind, we focus on reclaiming your autonomy and trust in your own intuition.

Racial Trauma & Systemic Stress

The Struggle: The cumulative psychological impact of experiencing or witnessing racism, discrimination, and systemic oppression. This manifests as hypervigilance, emotional exhaustion, and a wounded sense of safety in the world. The Path Forward: We acknowledge the external reality of these stressors while focusing on internal healing. By validating your lived experience and addressing the "racial weathering" on your mind and body, we work toward building resilience, self-worth, and a reclaimed sense of peace.