Individual + Relationship Counseling
Areas of focus
Developmental Trauma
Developmental trauma doesn’t always come from obvious abuse or neglect. It can also grow out of quieter experiences like emotional misattunement, inconsistency, or feeling unseen in early relationships. Over time, these experiences can shape how we relate to ourselves and others, often showing up as difficulty feeling secure, staying connected, or trusting that our needs will be met. In therapy, we pay attention to how these patterns show up in the present and work gently toward building experiences of safety, trust, and connection over time.
Perfectionism & People Pleasing
Perfectionism and people-pleasing often develop as ways of staying connected in relationships where approval or care may have felt conditional. While these patterns can be protective early on, they often become exhausting over time, leading to stress, self-criticism, and difficulty knowing one’s own needs. In therapy, we explore where these patterns come from and what they are trying to protect, while creating more space for boundaries, choice, and a sense of worth that isn’t tied to external validation.
Relationship Issues
Relationships are at the heart of our emotional lives. They can feel deeply nourishing and supportive, and they can also bring up anxiety, disconnection, and old patterns that are hard to shift. Sometimes we find ourselves repeating the same dynamics—pulling away when we want closeness, feeling anxious about distance, or struggling to say what we need until things feel overwhelming. In therapy, we pay attention to these patterns as they show up in real time, with the goal of creating more space for understanding, repair, and new ways of relating.
Parenting Support
Parenting can bring both meaning and strain, often at the same time. In therapy, caregivers have space to slow down and make sense of their own emotional responses while also getting more curious about their child’s needs and behavior. Rather than focusing on being a perfect parent, we work toward more moments of steadiness and connection—where you can feel more grounded in yourself while staying present with your child.
the becoming
“be easy. take your time. you are coming home. to yourself”
— Nayirrah Waheed
“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there.” -Rumi
How I will support:
Greater Self-Understanding:
Fostering a deeper comprehension of yourself, your desires, and your aspirations.
Inherent Self-Trust:
Cultivating the ability to look inward and trust your instincts, reducing the need for constant second-guessing or reliance on external answers.
Enhanced Emotional Resilience:
Building an increased capacity to sit with uncomfortable emotions, providing a foundation for emotional resilience.
Realistic Life Acceptance:
Encouraging acceptance that life is multifaceted, acknowledging that it won't always be good, happy, or fun. Recognizing that discomfort and pain are not always indicators that something is inherently wrong.
Effective Coping Tools:
Equipping you with practical tools to navigate and mitigate the impact of negative life events on your emotional well-being.
What I won’t do:
Fix You:
I won't approach you as a problem to be fixed. Instead, I am here to understand and fully accept you as the complex and unique individual that you are.
Force Positivity:
I won't put a positive spin on everything. Life has its challenging moments, and acknowledging this reality is essential for experiencing the full spectrum of healthy human emotions.
Make False Promises:
Therapy is not a magic solution that will make everything better. While therapy equips you with skills to navigate challenges, it cannot entirely eliminate life's difficulties. I am here to support you, recognizing the limits of control we have over certain aspects of our lives.