Areas of focus
As a therapist, I specialize in complex childhood trauma & C-PTSD, anti-oppressive practice & social justice, and attachments & relationships. In particular, I most often work with folks who experienced child abuse and neglect, attachment trauma, dysfunctional families, and other Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). I utilize a bottom-up approach to therapy, meaning that I pay close attention to the sensations you feel in your body and start with processing at the base of your brain, which is responsible for your automatic responses and memories, to promote embodied healing. I utilize experiential modalities, such as Internal Family Systems, and always utilize a psychodynamic framework.
As a relationship coach, I enjoy working with folks who need support in navigating their interpersonal relationships. Relationship coaching is a great option for folks who are looking for goal-focused and action-oriented guidance in their interpersonal relationships as opposed to looking at the past to understand present symptoms as you might do in therapy.