Individual Therapy

Trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming, neuro-affirming care

I am intentional about creating a safe therapy space for my clients to show up just as they are, with any and all emotions in their heart and body. I wholeheartedly accept you for who you are, as you are, and my goal is to help you come to your own self-acceptance. Therapy is about having a space to let your guard down, sitting with your real emotions and having permission to be your true self.

"Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen." -Brené Brown

Engaging in mental health therapy is a brave and vulnerable step toward understanding yourself and improving your overall well-being. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, eating disorders, or life’s transitions, therapy offers support tailored to your unique experience. You can discuss your struggles and triumphs, helping to foster resilience and personal growth. Together, we can work to uncover insights and develop strategies that empower you to lead a fulfilling life. Remember, you deserve to feel heard and supported on your journey.

My Specialties

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  • Anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can significantly impact daily life, leading to feelings of overwhelm and distress. In therapy, we work together to understand the root causes of these feelings and develop personalized strategies to manage them. By creating a safe space for exploration, we can identify triggers, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and practice coping techniques.

    Recent Trainings:

    • Scrupulosity OCD (2025)

    • OCD Subtypes: Identification and Treatment (2025)

    • Treatment Strategies For Perfectionism and OCD (2024)

    • Exposure and Response Prevention: How to Use a Behavioral Approach to Increase Self- Trust in the Treatment

      of OCD, Eating Disorders, and Beyond (2024)

  • Depression can feel like a heavy fog, making everyday tasks seem insurmountable. It often brings feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and disconnection from the world around you.

    Treatment for depression typically involves a supportive and understanding approach tailored to each individual’s needs. During sessions, clients are encouraged to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a safe environment. Therapists work with clients to identify patterns that contribute to their depression and develop coping strategies, employing techniques within cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help reshape negative thought processes. The goal is to empower clients, enhance their self-awareness, and promote healing through open dialogue and personalized strategies for managing symptoms.

  • Whether this is your first time seeking support with eating challenges or you are stepping down from a higher level of care, you are in the right place for outpatient care. I have specific clinical experience working with individuals as young as age 12 with various eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder. With a weight-inclusive and anti-diet approach, healing from an eating disorder involves addressing the underlying emotional, psychological, and social factors. I pull from a variety of gold-standard evidence based practices while weaving in principles of intuitive eating. Creating a treatment team to support recovery is something I see as important to making progress and I actively coordinate care with dietitians, psychiatrists and physicians.

    Recent Trainings:

    • Eating Disorder Treatment of Transgender Individuals (2024)

    • Exposure and Response Prevention: How to Use a Behavioral Approach to Increase Self- Trust in the Treatment

      of OCD, Eating Disorders, and Beyond (2024)

    • What's In Our DNA: Unraveling Our Understanding of Eating Disorders Through Genetics (2024)

    • Weight Stigma and Weight Bias Internalization: Impacts on Eating Behavior and Body Image (2022)

    • Cognitive Processing Therapy For The Treatment of PTSD In Eating Disorders (2021)

Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps individuals accept their thoughts and feelings instead of resisting them. It encourages mindfulness, embracing experiences, and taking action in line with personal values. ACT aims to enhance psychological flexibility, enabling people to adapt to challenges and pursue meaningful lives despite struggles. It emphasizes accepting what is uncontrollable while actively working toward goals and values.

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a psychotherapy that identifies and changes negative thought patterns and behaviors. It operates on the idea that thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected, and modifying negative thoughts can improve emotions and actions. CBT includes skills training like cognitive restructuring, problem-solving, and behavioral activation, helping clients adopt healthier coping mechanisms and a positive mindset.

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) helps people manage strong emotions and improve their relationships. It blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness, highlighting the need for both acceptance and change.

    DBT has four main parts:

    1. Mindfulness: Staying aware of the present to reduce emotional reactions.

    2. Distress Tolerance: Developing skills to handle crises without harmful actions.

    3. Emotional Regulation: Learning to recognize and manage intense feelings.

    4. Interpersonal Effectiveness: Improving communication to strengthen relationships and express personal needs.

  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) is a psychological treatment primarily used for individuals dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety disorders. The technique involves exposing clients to the thoughts, images, and situations that trigger their anxiety, while simultaneously helping them refrain from engaging in compulsive behaviors or avoidance strategies typically used to alleviate that anxiety. The goal of ERP is to help clients build resilience to anxiety triggers and reduce their compulsive responses over time. By confronting fears in a controlled and supportive environment, individuals can learn to tolerate discomfort and ultimately diminish the power of their obsessions.

  • Solution-focused therapy is a therapeutic approach that emphasizes finding solutions rather than delving into the problems. It focuses on a client's strengths and resources, encouraging them to envision their desired future. The aim is to foster a positive outlook and instill confidence in the client's ability to create meaningful change in their life.

  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based treatment designed for children and adolescents who have experienced trauma. This therapy integrates traditional cognitive behavioral techniques with trauma-sensitive principles to help clients process their traumatic experiences.

    TF-CBT typically involves several core components, including psychoeducation about trauma, relaxation skills, affective regulation, cognitive processing of the trauma, and gradual exposure to trauma-related memories in a safe environment. The goal is to help clients understand and reframe their thoughts and feelings related to trauma, reduce symptoms of distress, and foster healthier coping mechanisms.