Individual Therapy
There are a variety of different therapy techniques, but the most important aspect is the therapeutic relationship. Without it, even the best tools and techniques tend to fall flat. Often times, the therapeutic relationship is one of the first genuinely healthy and authentic relationship people have. It's meant to be a safe space for you to share all the "parts" of you that you can't share with others.
Whatever reason led you to therapy, it's the right one.
Come as you are and we'll figure it out.
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If you're skeptical about starting therapy, you don't have much to lose (the time is going to pass by anyway) and a lot to gain. Most of us were not given the skills to handle many of the stressors we experience. We just kind of "wing it" and hope for the best.
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So, if you feel like you aren't handling life as well as you'd like...
If your relationships feel mediocre at best and toxic at wort...
If you're carrying around a lot of baggage you can't seem to let go of...
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These are the things we can navigate together.
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Individual therapy is a space to slow things down, make sense of what's happening internally, to build skills and gain insight.
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We can do hard things, but we don't have to do them alone.
Adults
Often our suffering grows out of broken attachment and a lack of connection. When we feel disconnected, shame can take hold--and that can pull us into some very dark places.
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Attachment isn't just about childhood or parenting. It shapes how we relate to romantic partners, friends, coworkers, and even ourselves. The attachment style we develop early on (based on the care we receive) follows us into adulthood unless we intentionally work on it.
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When people with opposing attachment styles pair up (romantically or platonically), things can get especially messy--particularly if neither person is aware of what's happening beneath the surface. Together, we can explore how your attachment style developed, how it's showing up in your relationships, and how those patterns may be impacting your day to day life. You are capable of developing a more secure attachment style.
Part of attachment-based work often includes what's commonly referred to as "inner child" work. This is often oversimplified or dismissed as "woo woo," but in reality, it can lead to deep and meaningful healing.
Most of us didn't get everything we needed growing up--not because our caregivers were intentionally malicious (though, some were), but because they were human and working with what they had. As the saying goes, the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
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I don't subscribe to the idea that "what doesn't kill me makes me stronger." Trauma doesn't make us stronger. It keeps us in survival mode. Strength comes from making different choices as adults than the ones that were made for us as children.​
Teens
Therapy with teens works best when they feel respected, heard, and not talked down to. ​
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I listen first. I take what they're saying seriously. And I work collaboratively, with a strong emphasis on autonomy, trust, and real-world coping skills. I meet them where they're at, and stay curious without judgement, lectures, or agendas. My role isn't to "fix" anyone, but to help them understand themselves, and navigate the world with more confidence and clarity.
Here are some of the things we can dig into:
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Anxiety​ & Depression
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Body image​ & Self-Esteem
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Identity / Gender / Sexuality exploration ​
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Neurodivergence (no fixing, just empowering)
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ADHD
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Autism
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Etc
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Friendships & Relationships
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School-related stress
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Substance use
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Suicidal thoughts & self-harm​
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Trauma ​​​
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I do encourage caregiver involvement to some degree--what that looks like varies a lot depending on age, etc. Confidentiality is crucial and, I ask caregivers to respect their teen's privacy, especially with therapy. In my experience, therapy rarely goes well when teens are forced into it. When that is the case, I'm happy to work with parents instead. Therapy should always be voluntary.
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I don't want teens (or parents) to just survive these years. I want teens to build solid coping skills, develop real self-trust, and feel genuinely heard. And I want parents to learn the art of letting go--so the relationship you have with your child can grow into a healthy adult one.