Specialty Areas
Trauma
These experiences shape our current life experiences and how we feel about ourselves and others. It affects how we see the world and how we interact in that world.
Trauma sets us down a path we didn’t choose. But it doesn’t have to define you. And you don’t have to be stuck on that path forever.
I can help you forge a new path, the one you were meant to travel on
Every single one of us has experienced trauma.
Some traumas are big. Big T’s. But there are so many other smaller traumas that most of us experience throughout our lives. Little t’s. In fact, you might not even realize that some of your life events have had an impact on your life.
Anxiety
Often, anxiety doesn’t just come from one single event—it’s a complex mix of past experiences, thought patterns, and even genetic predispositions. By working with a therapist, you can gain insights into why certain situations trigger your anxiety and what patterns might be keeping you stuck. This deeper understanding helps you feel more in control, rather than feeling at the mercy of your anxious thoughts.
Living with anxiety can feel overwhelming at times, but the good news is that therapy can be a powerful tool in managing it. Whether it's the constant worry, racing thoughts, or physical symptoms like a racing heart, therapy offers a safe space to explore what's going on beneath the surface and learn practical strategies to feel better.
Through guided sessions with a trained professional, individuals can gain a deeper understanding of their anxious thoughts and feelings, learning to identify triggers and patterns. Therapy offers a safe space to explore healthier ways of thinking, reducing the intensity of anxiety over time. Cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and other therapeutic approaches can help individuals develop more effective strategies for managing stress, challenging negative thought cycles, and building emotional resilience. With consistent effort, therapy empowers people to face life's challenges with greater confidence and calm.
One of the most valuable aspects of therapy is learning effective coping skills. You don’t have to just “live with” anxiety or avoid situations that trigger it. Instead, therapy teaches you a range of tools to manage anxiety in the moment, such as:
Breathing techniques to calm your nervous system
Grounding exercises to bring you back to the present moment
Cognitive reframing to challenge unhelpful thoughts
Mindfulness practices to cultivate acceptance and reduce rumination
Teen Issue’s
As a former public school teacher and college professor
Anxiety
Stress management
Peer relationships
Self-esteem
Whether dealing with stress from school, social pressures, family dynamics, or struggles with self-esteem, therapy provides a safe space to explore feelings, develop coping skills, and gain perspective. A therapist can help teens build emotional resilience, improve communication, and navigate the ups and downs of growing up. It’s a chance to better understand themselves, work through difficult emotions, and gain confidence in their ability to handle life’s challenges. With the right support, therapy can empower teens to thrive during this pivotal time in their lives.
Women’s Issues
Perinatal, pregnancy, postpartum
Self esteem
Body image
Therapy can be an invaluable resource for women navigating the unique challenges they face. From balancing career and family responsibilities, to coping with societal pressures around beauty and success, therapy offers a safe space to explore these issues in depth. Women often grapple with experiences such as hormonal changes, body image struggles, gender expectations, and the emotional load of caretaking. A therapist can help women address these concerns, build resilience, and develop healthier coping strategies. Through therapy, women can gain clarity, reclaim their sense of self, and cultivate the confidence to live authentically, all while gaining support for the emotional and mental complexities that come with being a woman in today's world.
Women face unique challenges including
Societal pressures and gender roles around beauty standards, roles in the family, career expectations
Gendered violence and trauma
Perinatal, pregnancy, postpartum, reproductive health concerns
Work/life/family balance
Body image & self-esteem
Personal growth & empowerment
Support through major life transitions
