About My Clients
I work with clients who are navigating trauma, loneliness, and the challenges of identity and belonging in a culture that is increasingly geared towards isolation. By helping clients understand how their nervous system and trauma responses function, I empower them to embrace their authentic selves, create meaningful connections, and form a deeper relationship with their true Self. My goal is to support clients in making their nervous system their friend and help them discover self-compassion.
My Background and Approach
I work from a trauma-informed approach, striving to understand the problems that are most important to my clients & building a treatment plan to best accommodate that. Regardless of where or how we began to feel disconnected, with the right tools & support we can always find our way back home. I use elements of internal family systems, attachment therapy & play therapy- holistic methods that help clients build awareness of their inner experiences and strengthen their relationships. I also use equine-assisted psychotherapy, a unique and powerful approach that incorporates interaction with horses to help clients foster secure attachment & insight. I am trained in individual therapy from a CAECREP accredited program, and received specific training at an in-patient psychiatric hospital. I am experienced in treating adults & teens through crisis situations.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I am deeply committed to supporting your personal growth and mental well-being in a compassionate, judgment-free space. I believe in fostering a practice rooted in equity, social justice, and empathy for the vast range of experiences my clients have had. I actively work to be anti-racist and culturally attuned, recognizing that each person brings to therapy a set of challenges and experiences that are uniquely their own—experiences that only their eyes have witnessed and their hearts have felt. I am aware that many traditional mental health frameworks, including the DSM and many westernized forms of talk therapy, are often limited by biases and cultural insensitivity. My goal is to work alongside you, creating a care plan that is tailored to your unique needs and goals, honoring your individuality while striving for healing and empowerment.