Therapy
for adults, children, and families
therapy for adults
We often seek therapy when the patterns we developed for self-protection in our early relationships are no longer working. Perhaps you have a lingering feeling that you’ve been hiding a part of yourself, have a lack of fulfillment or meaning in current relationships, or have ongoing conflict. You might feel overwhelmed with worry or self-doubt, feel sad or numb, or struggle with behaviors you can't control. Maybe you feel disconnected from others, yourself, or even your own emotions. You'd like to do something differently to have the quality of connection you want, but you're not sure how.
Therapy for Children & Families
As a parent, perhaps you are recognizing intergenerational patterns of parenting you'd like to change that are leading to misunderstanding, helplessness, frustration, or reactivity. You'd like to forge a new path with your own children and break free of old habits. I view the whole family as the “client,” not one family member. When one member of the family is struggling, the whole family struggles; when one member of the family makes changes, the whole family changes.
I work with clients of all ages. When working with children and teens, I ask that parents are highly involved. You are the most important, influential relationship in your child’s life.
I help people who feel disconnected from themselves and others to understand interpersonal patterns that are no longer serving them.
Therapy provides a safe space to explore your true self. I will encourage you to honor the creativity and strength evident in how you protected yourself, while helping you develop and practice new ways of relating that are more adaptive for your current life. You can live your life with more authenticity and less shame. You can experience relationships fully, feel known for who you truly are, and live your life with integrity, respect, and healthy boundaries.
Perhaps you also see yourself in the following:
People who have been in therapy before and are looking for deeper work, or who did not experience the change they hoped for
Intellectual individuals who tend to "think their way out of their problems" or avoid or disregard their emotions
Teens who need a supportive and nonjudgmental person who understands their unique phase of life
Men who are not sure if they are comfortable seeking therapy
Families with frustrated parents and kids who feel misunderstood
Individuals and families with marginalized identities who are looking for an affirming place to process their experiences
Therapists who have been advised to seek therapy as a requirement of their graduate program, or who are becoming aware of personal issues that are impacting their professional work
I do not provide emergency services. If I believe you would be better served by a more intensive therapy program, I will provide referrals.
issues I treat:
Anxiety, worry, overwhelm, and stress
Children with challenging behaviors due to adoption, trauma, or unique developmental needs including autism and ADHD
Depression, loneliness, and hopelessness
Distress due to marginalization or discrimination (neurodiversity, racial identity, spirituality, gender identity, etc.)
Personality disorders
Trauma, abuse, and PTSD
Relationship concerns
Concerns or distress around spirituality and religion
Substance use
Anger and reactivity
Childhood behavior issues
School issues
Life transitions and values clarification
Marriage and couples counseling
Parenting and family conflict, including adult children
Suicidal ideation and self-harm (client needs to have achieved stability and readiness for longer-term work)