Individual Therapy

Therapy Services

My general practice integrates several evidence-based and relational modalities to meet you where you are. I incorporate elements of trauma-informed care to create a safe, supportive environment where clients can process past experiences and build resilience. My goal is to collaborate with clients using these approaches to promote growth, healing, and lasting change. I offer integrative, depth-oriented therapy that draws from several modalities including:

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    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) aim to help you identify, challenge, and reframe unhelpful thoughts, reduce trauma-related symptoms, and develop practical coping tools.

  • Internal Family Systems

    Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a gentle, non-pathologizing approach that helps you connect with and heal the inner parts of yourself that carry trauma, fear, shame, or protective roles.

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    Psychodynamic Therapy

    Psychodynamic therapy explores the unconscious roots of emotional patterns and strengthen your understanding of how early relationships continue to shape your present experiences.

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    Dialectical Behavior Therapy

    Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed to support emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and improved interpersonal boundaries—especially helpful when trauma has impacted mood stability and relationships.

Treatment Specialities

I’m honored to support my clients as they navigate a wide range of mental health challenges. My practice specializes in treating trauma, PTSD, and dissociative disorders, and in working with the perinatal and LGBTQ+ communities.

Trauma Treatment

  • Trauma affects the mind and body in complex ways. It can shape how you view the world, how you relate to others, and how you see yourself. It can also live in your nervous system, showing up as:

    • Flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive memories

    • Hypervigilance or emotional numbness

    • Feelings of shame, guilt, or worthlessness

    • Chronic anxiety, depression, or self-destructive behaviors

    • A sense of being “disconnected” from your body or reality

    These symptoms are not signs of weakness. They are your nervous system’s way of trying to survive something that felt unbearable.

  • While these conditions share some overlapping features, each has its own patterns:

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

    Typically develops after a single traumatic event such as an accident, assault, or natural disaster. Common symptoms include intrusive memories, nightmares, avoidance, and heightened arousal.

    Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)

    Often arises from prolonged or repeated trauma, especially during childhood—such as abuse, neglect, or growing up in a chaotic or unsafe environment. C-PTSD includes all the symptoms of PTSD, but also impacts emotional regulation, self-perception, and interpersonal relationships.

    Dissociative Disorders

    Trauma can cause people to “disconnect” from parts of themselves in order to survive. This may include:

    • Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID): Formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder, involving distinct identity states or “parts.”

    • Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder: Feeling detached from yourself or the world.

    • Dissociative Amnesia: Gaps in memory related to trauma.

  • Trauma therapy isn’t about re-living the past—it’s about reclaiming your present. Together, we can work toward:

    • Rebuilding a sense of safety in your body and environment

    • Understanding how trauma has shaped your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors

    • Learning skills to manage flashbacks, triggers, and dissociation

    • Gently processing traumatic memories (only when you're ready)

    • Integrating fragmented parts of the self into a more cohesive whole

    • Restoring connection—with yourself, with others, and with life

  • Every client is unique, and therapy is tailored to your needs and pace. I draw from evidence-based trauma treatments such as:

    • Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

    • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

    • Psychodynamic

    • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

    • Parts Work & Ego State Therapy

    • Prolonged Exposure

    • Mindfulness and body-based regulation tools

    We move at the speed of trust—yours.

If you’ve experienced trauma—whether a single overwhelming event or a series of ongoing, painful experiences—you may feel like the world isn’t safe, your body isn’t yours, or that life is happening in fragments. These are real and valid responses to trauma. Whether you're dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex PTSD (C-PTSD), or a dissociative disorder, therapy can help you find stability, connection, and a sense of self again.

Perinatal Mental Health

  • "Perinatal" refers to the time during pregnancy and the first year after birth. It’s a time of major physical, emotional, hormonal, and psychological change. While it's often portrayed as purely joyful, the reality is that many parents silently struggle.

    Perinatal mental health therapy supports individuals and families through:

    • Pregnancy-related anxiety and depression

    • Postpartum depression (PPD)

    • Postpartum anxiety and panic

    • Perinatal OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)

    • Birth trauma or NICU experiences

    • Pregnancy loss, miscarriage, or stillbirth

    • Infertility and reproductive challenges

    • Attachment and bonding difficulties

    • Identity shifts and relationship strain

    • Intrusive thoughts or fears of harming the baby

    Statistics

    • 1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 partners experience a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder (PMAD)

    • Many struggle in silence due to stigma, shame, or fear of judgment

    • These experiences are common, treatable, and not your fault

    Whether you're a first-time parent or adding another child to your family, feeling out of sync emotionally doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means you need support—and that’s okay.

  • You don’t have to have a diagnosis to seek help. You might notice:

    • Constant worry or panic that won’t go away

    • Crying often or feeling numb and disconnected

    • Difficulty sleeping—even when the baby sleeps

    • Racing thoughts or feeling “on edge”

    • Trouble bonding with your baby

    • Feeling overwhelmed by guilt, rage, or fear

    • Thoughts that scare you or feel intrusive

    • Questioning your identity, your choices, or your worth

    These are real and valid experiences. And with the right support, things can get better.

  • Perinatal therapy offers a safe, compassionate space to explore what you’re feeling without judgment or pressure. Together, we can work toward:

    • Understanding and normalizing your emotional responses

    • Reducing anxiety, panic, or intrusive thoughts

    • Processing birth trauma or difficult reproductive experiences

    • Building coping strategies to manage overwhelm

    • Supporting your identity as a parent and whole person

    • Strengthening relationships with your partner, baby, or support system

    • Creating space for self-compassion, rest, and healing

  • My work is grounded in trauma-informed, attachment-based, and compassion-focused care. I integrate a range of approaches based on your unique needs, including:

    • Perinatal-specific Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    • Mindfulness and nervous system regulation tools

    • Narrative therapy for identity work

    • Parent-infant bonding support

    • Grief therapy for loss, infertility, or medical complications

    You set the pace—we go as slowly or as deeply as you need.

  • I am happy to support ALL parents. I work with:

    • Birth parents

    • Non-gestational parents and partners

    • LGBTQIA+ families

    • Individuals navigating solo parenthood

    • Parents with a history of trauma, mental health conditions, or loss

    You don’t need to fit a certain mold to access care. If you're struggling in the transition to or through parenthood, you belong here.

Whether you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, or navigating the complex road to parenthood, this season of life can be beautiful—and incredibly hard. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or not yourself, you are not failing. You may be experiencing a perinatal mental health challenge—and help is available.