Psychodynamic principles, in which my primary training took place, encourages individuals to explore unconscious influences, often stemming from their developmental histories, that significantly shape identity, values, experiences and narratives.

Psychodynamic counseling helps you understand how your past experiences influence your current feelings and behaviors. By uncovering these unconscious patterns, we work together to improve your relationships and emotional well-being.

Our sessions will provide a safe space for you to explore your emotions and relationships. I’ll regularly ask questions about your desires, goals and objectives, your childhood experiences, and other questions that will help me understand your social milieu. I may gives you some short assessments to create a baseline so we can measure progress along the way. This information will help uncover deeper patterns which will guide us to develop strategies for healthier interactions. You'll also be provided with optional reading resources between sessions to accelerate your progress, allowing you to achieve results faster and move forward with confidence.

Each person’s journey is unique, but my goal is to help you achieve meaningful progress without prolonged therapy. My philosophy is not to keep you in therapy indefinitely, but to empower you to work through life's challenges independently. With regular sessions you will gain confidence with the framework and tools we develop together.

With a client centered approach, and a psychodynamic orientation I blend modalities such as attachment theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), narrative therapy, multicultural and solution-focused therapy. I also integrate any bio-psychosocial information that can help me gain a deeper understanding of your context.

Couples: As a (PET-C) Level II practitioner, I help couples strengthen connection, build trust, empathy, and form a strong sense of alliance in their partnership. Additionally for couples experiencing loss or infidelity, my training in Internal Family Systems and trauma informed therapy allows me to help clients process the impact of trauma.

Whether you feel stuck in your relationships or are seeking deeper understanding and insight, psychodynamic counseling can help you address those issues and make positive changes. With my pragmatic approach, I provide frameworks and tools in each session, so you walk away with tangible solutions to tackle everyday challenges. I encourage you to evaluate your progress after every session—if you don’t see a positive impact, we’re not bound to continue. My focus is on results, not just keeping you in therapyscription.

Yes, absolutely. Even if your partner isn’t ready to attend, you can still create positive change. Research shows that improving your communication skills and understanding attachment styles—both your own and your partner’s—can significantly enhance relationship dynamics. By focusing on these areas, you can foster healthier interactions and manage your relationships in a way that offers greater joy and fulfillment, even if your partner isn’t directly involved in therapy.

My eclectic approach helps me pull out constructs and tools from from multiple modalities such as psychodynamic counseling, Internal Family Systems, bio-psychosocial, and life coaching, offer both deep emotional insight and practical tools for real-world change. This allows us to see the root cause of your challenges and make strategic changes to bring more peace and joy in your life.

It's common for couples to feel discouraged after past therapy experiences, but every approach is different. My focus combines psychodynamic counseling, which addresses deep-rooted issues, with practical tools for real-world change. We won’t just focus on surface-level problems; instead, we’ll work on uncovering underlying patterns and providing you with actionable strategies. This method allows for a more lasting impact, tailored specifically to your relationship's needs. We even have a PET-C curriculum for those folks who want more structured sessions.

As a Neurodivergent Specialist and a parent of two boys, I bring both professional expertise and personal experience to help parents navigate decision making in accessing resources that are best suited for their unique needs. Helping parents have a better understanding of the most conducive learning environment for their children, and accessing evidence based resources that are non-traditional and medication free are just some of the ways I assist parents in their journey to support their child's needs.