Have you ever worried your therapist didn’t really “get” you, or didn’t want to know about important parts of your life?

Have you ever worried about telling them they got something wrong or upset you?

I am a relational, integrative therapist with strong foundation in psychodynamic therapy. This means I see you as whole person—your identities, family and relationships, work, health, hobbies; your intellectual, creative and spiritual pursuits; your life goals and values.

Integrative therapy adapts the approaches and methods of therapy to fit each person. My approach with each person is unique to them, their life and their needs. Although I have approaches that I know work well, I use them in different ways and at different times with each person. There is no “cookie-cutter” approach to good therapy. All of the approaches I use (EMDR, IFS, CBT, psychodynamic) are integrative approaches that work well together. You and I will find what works best for you together.

Integrative trauma therapy can help you bring balance to your internal life. Encompassing all parts of your life—identities, emotions, thoughts, your physiology and health, etc.--that can be thrown off balance due to the impact of traumatic experiences, depression, stressors or life transitions.

Relational psychotherapy (contemporary psychodynamic therapy) centers the relationship between the therapist and the client, both directly and indirectly. This means that the relationship I have with you will be authentic, honest, and central to the work. If something comes up between us in therapy, it will stall the work if it is not addressed.

I will create a partnership with you that includes trust and open sharing. I will always be thinking about how the relationship is supporting your healing process. It’s hard to tell your therapist when they make a mistake, but in relational therapy this is an important part of the healing work! I make the space safe for this, take ownership of “my stuff” and work on “my stuff” in my own personal therapy and growth work.

“All parts are welcome; all identities are welcome.”

Being a relational, integrative therapist means I create openness, interest in, and a true connection to you without judgement, but with loving acceptance and understanding. You can expect all of these things from me, whatever your background, life experiences, identities (open or hidden), and stories include.

I offer a free 30-minute consultation to let you get to know me and ask me any questions you have.