Specialties

Anxiety disorders happen when we underestimate our own strengths and overestimate the threats in our environment. Sometimes we need to build up your skills and uncover your strength, and sometimes we need to deconstruct the stories of what you fear most. Whichever path we take together, we can find ways to help you change your relationship to fear and stress.

Even the most thoughtful, capable adults can feel stuck in relationship patterns that leave them drained, confused, or unfulfilled. You might find it hard to trust others, struggle with boundaries, or feel responsible for other people’s emotions. These patterns often have deep roots in family history or past experiences, and while they once helped you cope, they may now be getting in the way of the connections you long for. In therapy, we’ll bring awareness to how you show up in relationships and experiment with new ways of being that allow for more balance, authenticity, and mutual care. Over time, this work can help you feel less isolated and more grounded in the relationships that matter most.

Most of our clients have experienced some form of depression, 'going through the motions,' or disinterest in things they used to care about. They often feel a sense of 'worthlessness' or feel that they don't belong. We believe depression is often anger turned against the self when we are really unconsciously experiencing anger about the world, significant others, or systems of oppression. We work with you to uncover the source and help you feel what you need to heal to move on.

Life transitions, whether moving to a new city, shifting careers, or stepping into a new role in family or community, can bring up profound questions about who you are and how you want to live. At the same time, many people struggle with feelings of not being “enough,” even while appearing accomplished on the outside. Therapy can provide a steady space to explore these questions, to notice the stories you’ve inherited about your worth, and to begin shaping a more authentic sense of self. Together, we’ll work on recognizing your strengths, integrating past experiences, and creating room for growth in the present, so you can meet change with clarity and confidence.

The simplest definition of 'trauma' is any event that psychologically overwhelms you. The body's responses to trauma, like staying on guard, difficulty relaxing, or avoiding painful emotions, are often misunderstood, but they're natural ways of trying to cope. When significant relationships are a consistent source of stress or disappointment, we can develop a 'complex PTSD' response, which can make it harder to trust or feel supported in relationships later in life. Trauma can leave you feeling isolated and at odds with your own body and mind. In therapy, we'll work together to learn the language of your nervous system and and help you to work with (rather than against) your emotions to rebuild a sense of internal safety and connection.

Romantic partnerships can bring out both our deepest joys and our sharpest pains. Many couples come to therapy feeling stuck in repeating arguments, disconnected from intimacy, or unsure how to rebuild trust. Often, both partners want the same things (closeness, safety, understanding), but don’t yet share the tools or language to get there. In couples therapy, we slow down the patterns that keep you spinning in circles and create space to hear each other differently. Together, we’ll work on strengthening communication, repairing ruptures, and rediscovering the qualities that brought you together. Our goal isn’t perfection, but a relationship that feels more secure, supportive, and alive.