Each therapist has their own style, so I want to help you get a sense of what sessions are like with me. I offer a trauma-informed, collaborative approach to therapy, while also bringing a sense of direction and clarity.

I will be transparent about what we’re working on, and find the level of challenge that you’re ready for to support your growth. I want you to witness shifts in your life, and feel like the work and investment of therapy is worth it, but still at a speed that feels supportive and sustainable for you.

For individual sessions, I primarily use EMDR, ACT, and IFS-Informed Therapy.

With couple’s I use The Gottman Method, aspects of EMDR,

and exercises from the Integrative Sex Therapy Institute.

What do those mean?

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing. In non-clinical terms, EMDR is an evidenced-based therapy with strong effectiveness that has clients use simple body movements (tapping or moving your eyes) while talking to support their mind and body to process the past, and build new mindsets and insights. I’ve found it helps clients get out of their heads and into the core of what’s going on for them, so they can bring new supportive mindsets into their lives post-therapy. EMDR works on trauma, but also any challenges and behavior loops that you might have struggled to shake-off or “power-through.”

ACT stands for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. With ACT we use metaphors, and education around the avoidance patterns all humans engage in to avoid their feelings, which often just leads to more struggles. Many clients feel seen with ACT therapy, there’s a “yup, we all do that” feel to it. In addition to building awareness, ACT supports clients to see what they can do to change. I love using ACT to help you build a sense of agency in your life, and feeling more connected to your values even when times are hard.

IFS-Informed Therapy uses an IFS lens to support integrating the different parts of who you are. I describe my approach to clients as “working with the different sides of you, and learning how to feel in the driver’s seat of your decisions even when different parts of you are loud and trying to control your choices.” You might have a loud inner-critic, an anxious and vigilant part, or an unmotivated part of yourself, and want to connect to your “self”, instead of feeling like these other parts are in the spotlight. When we use parts work, we get to know the different aspects of your personality while also connecting to your “self energy.” Overtime you learn strategies to live and act from your core while respecting the other parts of you, and understanding what their past behaviors were trying to express.

The Gottman Method focuses on giving couples tools to increase connection and decrease cycles of criticism and defensiveness. I support couples to learn the tools in session, and you get to practice with your partner while I highlight ways to strengthen your ability to be heard and avoid common pitfalls. I love using this method because it balances making space for emotions alongside giving you practical tools that you can apply right away. The Gottman method was developed based on decades of Dr & Dr Gottman’s own research, alongside integrating evidence-based findings from other researchers around what builds resilience and meaning for relationships over the long haul.