APPROACH
My approach to therapy is collaborative, relational, and grounded in curiosity. I believe meaningful change happens when we understand why patterns developed, not just how to stop them. Therapy with me is a space to slow down, make sense of your experiences, and build ways of relating to yourself and others that feel more sustainable and aligned. I lead with warmth, empathy, and a client-centered approach, honoring that healing is not a one-size-fits-all journey. I tailor our work to your lived experience, your pace, and your truth. My therapeutic lens draws from Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Attachment-Focused EMDR (AF-EMDR), psychodynamic therapy, and attachment theory to support deep healing and self-awareness. Together, we explore the roots of emotional patterns, the impact of early relationships, and how your nervous system has learned to protect you, while gently building capacity for regulation, connection, and secure relating. Outside of therapy, I value rest, creativity, and connection and I believe those things matter just as much in the healing process.
Mindfulness-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MCBT)
MCBT integrates the practical tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness practices to help clients better understand the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This approach supports clients in identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing a calmer, more compassionate relationship with themselves.
In MBCT, clients learn to notice self-critical or negative thoughts as passing mental events rather than absolute truths, allowing for more intentional responses instead of automatic reactions. Using evidence-based cognitive strategies alongside mindfulness practices, such as breath awareness, body scans, and present-moment focus, we work to reduce rumination and avoidance, strengthen emotional regulation, and foster non-judgmental awareness.
MBCT is effective for anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, and substance use concerns, as well as for managing stress and improving relationships. I use this approach to help clients build resilience, deepen self-awareness, and move through life with greater clarity and intention.
Attachment-Focused Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (AF-EMDR)
AD-EMDR builds on traditional EMDR by prioritizing relational safety, early attachment experiences, and resourcing before trauma processing begins. This approach recognizes that many current struggles such as anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties are rooted in unmet attachment needs or early relational wounds.
In AF-EMDR, we work collaboratively to strengthen internal resources, develop a felt sense of safety, and gently repair attachment ruptures. Bilateral stimulation, such as tapping, is used not only to process distressing memories but also to support new experiences of connection, support, and self-worth. This approach is especially helpful for clients with complex trauma histories involving neglect, abandonment, or relational harm.
As I continue my training in Attachment-Focused EMDR through the Parnell Institute, I use this method to help clients heal core wounds, shift negative beliefs, and build greater self-compassion, emotional resilience, and healthier relationships.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychodynamic therapy is a depth-oriented approach that explores how unconscious thoughts, emotions, and patterns (often rooted in early attachment experiences) shape present-day relationships and behaviors. Early caregiver bonds influence our sense of safety, self-worth, and ability to connect. When those bonds are inconsistent, neglectful, or ruptured, we may develop protective strategies that later show up as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or self-sabotage.
In therapy, the relationship itself becomes a safe space to explore and transform these patterns. Together, we uncover how formative experiences, both nurturing and painful, have shaped your beliefs about yourself and others. By bringing these dynamics into awareness, clients can rewrite old narratives, cultivate more secure attachment, and expand emotional capacity.
Psychodynamic therapy is especially effective for healing relational wounds, resolving long-standing conflicts, and fostering a deeper sense of self. I approach this work with empathy and curiosity, supporting clients in building insight and creating more authentic, fulfilling connections.