Areas of Expertise
Whether you know that you live with a chronic mental illness or you’re not sure what’s causing your symptoms, you can find hope here. Below are some of the most common conditions I treat.
Trauma
Trauma, big or small, can shape our sense of self, our relationships and the world around us. It can affect us emotionally, physically and cognitively, sometimes in ways that linger long after the original experience has passed. Trauma may stem from a single event or from repeated experiences over time and there is no specific type of situation that has to occur for trauma to be valid. What matters most is how the experience was held in your brain and body.
Therapy offers a supportive and collaborative space to explore trauma at a pace that feels safe. The focus is not on reliving painful events but on building stability, awareness and choice. Together, we work to gently release these binds so you can move through life with greater freedom and presence.
Women and Mothers
Women’s experiences play a unique and meaningful role in both emotional and physical well-being. From self-esteem, body image and relationships to the journey through motherhood and menopause. Many women carry layers of responsibility, pressure and care for others while navigating their own inner lives. Together, we can allow space for both the joys and difficulties of being a woman and mother all the while helping you feel grounded and confident.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a natural human emotion and an adaptive response to stress, uncertainty or perceived threat. In small doses it can help keep us alert, motivated and prepared. When anxiety becomes excessive or prolonged, however, it can begin to take over. Constant worry, racing thoughts, physical tension, panic or avoidance can make everyday tasks feel exhausting or even impossible. Therapy focuses on helping individuals understand their anxiety patterns, recognize when anxiety is helpful versus harmful and develop skills to prevent it from dominating daily life.
Depression
Depression is more than sadness. It often shows up as a heavy fog that impacts mood, energy, appetite, sleep, motivation and concentration. People experiencing depression may feel hopeless, disconnected or numb and may lose interest in activities or relationships that once felt meaningful. Therapy offers a supportive, relational space to explore these experiences without judgment or pressure. Using an individualized approach, treatment focuses on taking small manageable steps to restore energy, connection and hope.
Grief and Loss
Grief is the acute emotional pain that follows loss. While often associated with the death of a loved one, grief can also arise from the loss of a pet, a career, an important life role or emotionally significant possessions. Any loss that disrupts stability, identity or meaning can lead to grief.
Common symptoms of grief may include sadness, anger, numbness, changes in appetite, disrupted sleep and a reduced ability to enjoy activities that once felt fulfilling. These responses are natural but can feel overwhelming or isolating, especially when grief lingers or interferes with daily functioning. Through care and understanding, therapy can be a space to help you process your loss and support a sense of peace while honoring the significance of what was lost.
Life Transitions
Psychotherapy offers a supportive partnership through these periods of change. It is a space to slow down, process emotions and make sense of what is shifting internally and externally. The focus is on helping you navigate the transition in a way that feels steady, intentional and compassionate.