who i work with

I serve individuals in all stages of adulthood with a variety of emotional, existential, and behavioral struggles. I specialize in working with people who are dissatisfied with their lives or their behavior. You may want something different but not be so sure what that looks like. If you’re in the throes of a big transition or think you might like to be, let’s talk.

People I work with often come to therapy because they’re depressed, anxious, self-critical, experiencing problems in their relationships, or acting in destructive ways that bewilder them.

As your therapist, I respect that your identity has many intersecting facets— sex, race, age, gender, sexuality, generation, body size and shape, ethnicity, religion, political beliefs, and more. I understand that our culture values and discriminates against these parts of your identity in different ways, and this can have a real impact on mental health. My practice is meant to be an affirming place for all people and all of who you are is welcome.

how i work

I base my work in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy. ISTDP is used to bring your most deeply authentic self into the therapy relationship and, as a result, into your life. We’ll focus on emotions, somatic (body-based) experiences, and uncovering layers unconscious dynamics as they show up in the here-and-now. This work can be quite challenging and intense, but also has great transformational potential.

I keep my practice deliberately small so that I can be deeply intentional in my work. I am passionate about the craft of therapy and I am always learning through training, supervision, and study. I often tape sessions (with permission, of course), and I watch them alone or with a trusted supervisor in order to understand and deepen my therapy work.