From the moment you step into my cozy, sun-filled, jungalicious, wood-paneled (yes, like from the 70s) office, I hope your body feels like an exhale. I want it to be a space that holds you and your stories gently, and also inspires you to explore new narratives and possibilities.

As for me, my approach is active, honest, and hope-filled. I'm not a blank slate therapist, so if you ask me a personal question, I’ll answer it. I'll share observations, ask the question you might be hoping I won't, and occasionally say something slightly irreverent. I take the work seriously, but I don't take myself too seriously.

You can expect me to be direct without being harsh, honest without being cold, and challenging without being pushy. I believe you're capable of more than you think you are, and I'll hold that belief on your behalf until you can hold it yourself.

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There are a few reasons this could be the case: the therapist may not have been the right fit; it was strictly talk therapy, so depth was lacking; or you may not have been able to access your own resourcefulness and resilience required to make the changes you were seeking at the time.

Research shows that the core predictor of successful therapeutic outcomes is the relationship between therapist and client. Following that is your own motivation to change, and the use of evidence-based approaches in therapy.

If you've tried therapy before and walked away frustrated, I'd love to talk. I work with evidence-based, experiential methods that are designed to touch your deepest truths, and I encourage you along the way to become the version of yourself you can’t quite see yet.

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Most therapy happens in the thinking mind — you talk about what happened, gain some insight, and maybe even leave feeling understood. And yet somehow, you find yourself repeating the same patterns and reacting in ways that still surprise you.

Experiential therapy works differently. Rather than just talking about your experiences, we engage them through the body, through imagery, and through present-moment activities that access the 80% of your brain that traditional talk therapy can't easily reach. That's the part holding your patterns, your trauma responses, and your beliefs about yourself. When we work there directly and pair it with action, that's when real clarity and change become possible.

Yes! And it works better than most people expect.

EMDR can be done virtually using bilateral stimulation through your screen or headphones, and I guide you through it just as I would in person.

Experiential methods work well virtually too. Guided imagery, parts work, empty chair work, writing, and other modalities are not hindered by an online setting — we're not limited to just talking because we're on a screen. The range of what we can do together might surprise you.

A therapy intensive is one to three days of concentrated, immersive therapy for people who are

1. Stuck and ready to move faster than weekly sessions allow, or

2. Unable to commit to weekly therapy and want a deep dive in an abbreviated timeframe.

A good candidate is someone who's not in active crisis but genuinely ready to do the work. For full details on what an intensive includes, how it works, and whether it's a fit for you, visit the Intensives page.

I do work with families and couples. I’m trained in the Gottman Method and Relational Life Therapy, and I bring the same experiential, go-beneath-the-surface approach to these sessions as well.

I don’t take insurance because insurance companies regularly create barriers to meaningful care. When I’m face-to-face with a client, I want them to have every ounce of my attention and energy, and this is difficult to achieve when insurance is calling the shots on your care.

I don’t want cost to be a barrier to therapy, so I offer a sliding scale. I welcome you to ask about available options when you reach out.

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A Good Faith Estimate is a written summary of the expected cost of your care — required by federal law for all clients who are uninsured or paying out of pocket.

Before we begin working together, I'll provide you with a document outlining my fees and the anticipated cost of treatment so there are no surprises. Think of it as a financial roadmap for our work together — not a rigid contract, but an honest picture of what to expect.

If the actual cost of your care ends up being significantly higher than the estimate, you have the right to dispute the charges. You can learn more about your rights at cms.gov/nosurprises.