THERAPY SPECIALTIES

Anxiety

Feeling worried and stressed, having the same thoughts over and over, difficulty relaxing, tension headaches, clenched jaw, trouble sleeping, feeling anxious first thing in the morning, asking loved ones for reassurance but then feeling worried about burning them out.

Depression

Feeling down or hopeless, losing interest in friends and activities, sleeping too much or can't sleep, numbing your feelings to try and feel better.

 
Psychotherapy for depression

Relationships and Attachment

  • Dating, partnership, friendship, family, and co-workers. Wrt romantic relationships, I am sex-positive and poly-friendly.

  • Closeness: improving communication and intimacy, increasing your emotional availability.

  • Patterns: codependency, fear of abandonment, fear of intimacy, withdrawal or shutting down, anxious or avoidant attachment.

  • Decisions and changes: whether to take the next step, stay or go, navigating a breakup or divorce.

Work Stress

Are you feeling anxious, stressed, exhausted, or frustrated? Maybe you're flooded with emails first thing in the morning, constant Slack messages, tight deadlines, too much work, not enough support, performance reviews, etc. Maybe a co-worker keeps dropping the ball, or you're hesitant to ask for help, or you compare yourself to others and think they are more competent. Maybe you eat lunch at your desk, work long hours, and have trouble letting go at the end of the day and on weekends. And then the Sunday dread kicks in....

I can help you find ways to turn this around and improve your work-life balance. Then you can feel less stressed, unwind at the end of the day, sleep better, and enjoy your weekends, hobbies, and relationships.

 
Therapy for stress

Recovery from Family Narcissistic Abuse

Healing from narcissistic abuse, including criticism and shaming, being devalued, scapegoating, lack of apology, and gaslighting. You can learn to value yourself, set boundaries, decide how much contact to have, and create new healthy relationships. Read more about therapy for family narcissistic abuse.

Emotional Awareness

Connecting to your emotions, feeling them in your body, naming them, and using them constructively. Emotional awareness can improve intimate relationships, help with decision-making, give life more meaning and joy, alleviate numbness, and more.

AEDP Therapy

AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) is a modern therapy that helps you heal from challenging emotions and past hurts. It focuses on helping you process feelings so you can grow stronger and feel more alive over time. AEDP is based on neuroscience, so it helps rewire the brain for real and lasting change.

If you feel called to work with me, but don’t see your concern listed here, book a consultation, and let’s talk!