I am most passionate about helping my clients recover and connect to their authentic self, helping them use that improved connection to heal and live more fully.  Clients often need to find relief from fear, sadness, addiction, conflict, lostness.  But lasting relief usually requires finding their true selves more fully.  This may involve letting go of the anesthesia of addictions, overthinking and emotional disconnection, as well as shame and self-misunderstanding.  Not everyone is ready or willing to do the deeper work that this requires, and that is ok.  But as a therapist I am a better fit for those that are willing to try.

In each session, I strive to be a present, compassionate, curious, and genuine listener.  I incorporate a mindfulness orientation as I listen and ask questions, such as Hakomi (somatic-focused mindfulness) techniques that can help people bring more awareness to body and emotion.  I also offer Internal Family Systems therapy, and EMDR as well.

I am routinely amazed at the courage of my clients, facing what they have been avoiding like grief, trauma, addiction, fears, even important parts of their own true selves. In any case, I encourage you to contact me, to try an initial session and see if it’s a good fit.