Approaches
I integrate relational, psychodynamic, Jungian, and humanistic modalities to bring awareness to past influences, reshape present dynamics, and support your growth into what’s next.
Relational Therapy
Relational therapy, as its name suggests, is about the power of relationships. We heal and grow through connection, and therapy itself is a place where this can happen in real time. As we explore your relationships—including the therapeutic relationship—we gain insight into long-standing patterns and create space for new ways of being.
I’ve witnessed clients do remarkable things—fall in love for the first time, come out, divorce, lose and grieve a loved one, go back to school, and start making art after years of feeling blocked. Whatever form the results take, my experience is that meaningful change starts from a place of vulnerability. Therapy offers the opportunity to take relational risks—with support—practicing presence, expression, and the willingness to be known.
Other Relational Approaches I Use:
Psychodynamic Therapy: Our patterns, defenses, and ways of relating were shaped by early experiences—often outside of our awareness. Therapy helps bring these unconscious dynamics into consciousness, making space for insight, self-compassion, and choice.
Attachment-Based Therapy: Our early relationships form the templates for how we connect as adults. By exploring these relational blueprints, we gain a deeper understanding of our needs, fears, and tendencies in relationships. The therapeutic relationship can also become a vehicle for “corrective emotional experiences” and healing old wounds.
Jungian Therapy
Jungian therapy focuses on making the unconscious conscious. Rooted in respect for the psyche (mind, soul), Jungian work often involves exploring dreams, symbols, and the unconscious as pathways to self-discovery. It honors the psyche’s natural movement toward healing, seeing therapy as a space for integration, meaning-making, and personal evolution.
Humanistic Therapy
I believe in each person’s inherent capacity for healing and self-discovery. When people feel resourced and supported, they naturally move toward a more authentic and fulfilling life. I see you as whole, complex, and worthy, and meet you with warmth, curiosity, and presence.
Other Humanistic Approaches I Use:
Existential Therapy: Life and death, freedom and responsibility, meaning and uncertainty—existential therapy explores the fundamental questions of being human. Together, we navigate purpose, agency, and what it means to live fully.
Areas of Support
I work with clients on a wide range of concerns, including:
Anxiety, Stress, and Overwhelm
Self-Esteem and Confidence
Relationship, Intimacy, and Attachment Issues
Boundary Setting and Communication Skills
Healing Complex and Relational Trauma
Addressing Attachment Wounds
Friendship, Social Anxiety, and Interpersonal Patterns
People-Pleasing Tendencies
Navigating Life Transitions
Political and Climate Anxiety
Career Concerns and Burnout
Depression
Existential Questions and Spiritual Exploration
Queer-Affirming Care
Family Dynamics
Grief and Loss
Exploring Culture and Identity
Creativity and Artistic Blocks
Body Image and Self-Perception