Meaningful change rarely happens all at once.

More often, it unfolds gradually through honest conversations, new experiences, thoughtful reflection, and the willingness to approach ourselves with curiosity instead of judgment. Week by week, we begin noticing patterns that once felt invisible. We practice responding differently. Over time, those small shifts accumulate into lasting change.

That is the work of individual therapy.

My approach

I believe therapy is most effective when it helps us understand both how we learned to survive and how we want to live now.

As we move through life, we adapt to the circumstances around us. Many of the patterns that helped us cope during difficult periods were creative, resilient responses to what we needed at the time. But what once protected us can sometimes begin limiting us.

Perhaps you've learned to stay busy because slowing down feels unsafe. Maybe you've become highly independent after years of disappointment, or emotionally disconnected because feeling less seemed easier than feeling too much.

Therapy isn't about judging those adaptations. It's about understanding them with compassion, deciding whether they still serve you, and developing greater freedom to respond differently when they no longer do.

I think of this process as Wayfinding—the practice of finding your bearings after life has changed the landscape.

What we might work on

People seek therapy for many different reasons, including:

• Anxiety and chronic worry
• Trauma and PTSD
• Grief and loss
• Depression
• OCD and anxiety disorders
• Relationship challenges
• Major life transitions
• Medical diagnoses and changes in health
• Burnout and chronic stress
• Feeling stuck or disconnected from yourself

Whether your challenges have developed over months or many years, our work begins by understanding your unique story—not simply assigning a diagnosis.

How I work

Every treatment plan is individualized.

Drawing from more than twenty years of clinical experience, I integrate evidence-based approaches with mindfulness, developmental psychology, and growing attention to the ways our minds and bodies work together in healing.

Depending on your needs, treatment may incorporate approaches such as:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Prolonged Exposure (PE)
• Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• mindfulness and embodied awareness practices

Rather than following a single model rigidly, I draw from these approaches intentionally, tailoring treatment to your goals, strengths, and the way you learn best.

Is individual therapy right for you?

For many people, weekly therapy offers the ideal balance of consistency, accountability, and time for new insights to be integrated into everyday life. It allows us to build meaningful change gradually while staying connected to the challenges and opportunities that arise between sessions.

If you're looking for a thoughtful, collaborative space to better understand yourself, navigate uncertainty, and move toward a life that feels more aligned with your values, individual therapy may be the right place to begin.

Weekly therapy is provided via secure telehealth. While I no longer offer ongoing in-person psychotherapy, many clients appreciate the flexibility of meeting from home or another private location. For those seeking an in-person experience, I offer Wayfinding Intensives, which provide the opportunity for focused, face-to-face therapeutic work over one to three days.