My Story

As a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, I specialize in relationship patterns. Whether you are a couple, adolescent, or young adult, a fulfilled life depends on emotions and the quality of connections. Emotions are not problems to be solved, but rather they are your body’s way of signaling your attention and guiding you towards what you long for and what you fear. The way we respond to this signal is by reaching out and seeking comfort from loved ones. We seek to be understood and to know we're not alone. 

Tuning into your emotions and responding to their signal is what we are designed to do inherently, but too many negative interactions can rob you of this ability. You have learned that responding to emotions is risky. Relationships and culture have taught you that your feelings are overwhelming and unacceptable. You’ve tried sharing your feelings before, but you were left with more shame, disconnection, and hurt. Maybe you’ve even been told you’re too much or not enough. Over time, you learned to shut down or amplify your distress, believing it was the only way to be heard. 

Emotions and relationships do not have to be rocket science. With well-researched and highly effective methods, Emotional-Focused Therapy (EFT) will help you expand your emotional tolerance and gain insight into your hopes and fears. With advanced training in EFT, I will support you through the growing pains of emotional expansion with the utmost gentleness and collaboration. Through success in vulnerability, you will experience that relationships can be dependable and safe. 

Healing happens in connection. My hope is that you complete therapy trusting that it’s okay to be in hard places and that you don’t have to be there alone.

I specialize in:

• Young Adults

• Couples

• Teen/adolescent Challenges

• Relationship Concerns/Exploration

• Identity Exploration

• Self-Esteem Development