My
Approach
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but healing and growth are always possible. I specialize in working with anxiety, trauma, divorce, emotional abuse, and blended families, using an integrative approach that is grounded in both clinical expertise and lived experience.
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My work is informed by neurobiology, helping clients understand how their brains and bodies respond to stress and healing. I draw from evidence-based modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), exposure therapy, and emotion-focused therapy (EFT), alongside psychodynamic, humanistic, and trauma-informed approaches. At the core of my practice is a client-centered, strengths-based philosophy—empowering you to navigate life’s complexities with greater clarity, resilience, and self-compassion.
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Whether you're managing anxiety, healing from trauma, coping with divorce, recovering from emotional abuse, or navigating the challenges of a blended family, I provide a safe, supportive space where we can work together to foster healing, growth, and meaningful change.

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Anxiety
Anxiety can feel overwhelming, but understanding the neurobiology behind it is a powerful tool for change. I take an integrative approach, combining cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help reframe anxious thoughts and develop emotional regulation skills. Exposure therapy, when appropriate, allows for gradual desensitization to anxiety triggers. I also incorporate humanistic and client-centered techniques, creating a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore underlying concerns. As someone with lived experience, I understand the toll anxiety can take and emphasize strengths-based strategies to foster resilience.
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Trauma
Trauma impacts both the mind and body, influencing thoughts, emotions, and nervous system regulation. My work is trauma-informed, acknowledging how past experiences shape present challenges. I draw from neurobiological research to help clients understand how trauma is stored in the brain and body, utilizing a mix of somatic awareness, emotion-focused therapy (EFT), and psychodynamic approaches to process and release distressing memories. Whether working through acute trauma or complex PTSD, I support clients in restoring a sense of safety and empowerment.
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Divorce
Divorce is not just a legal process. It’s an emotional upheaval that can affect identity, relationships, and well-being. My approach blends CBT, EFT, and psychodynamic exploration to process grief, loss, and life transitions. I provide space to navigate co-parenting dynamics, boundary setting, and self-rebuilding. Having experienced divorce firsthand, I offer both professional expertise and a deep personal understanding of the emotional complexities involved.
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Emotional Abuse
​Emotional abuse can erode self-worth, distort reality, and create deep-seated patterns of self-doubt. I help clients recognize the impact of manipulative dynamics, gaslighting, and coercive control while rebuilding self-trust and confidence. Using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach, I integrate CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic techniques to unravel conditioned responses and establish healthier relational patterns. With lived experience navigating these challenges, I provide compassionate guidance for healing, boundary-setting, and reclaiming personal power.
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Blended Families
Blending a family brings unique joys and challenges, from navigating new roles to managing co-parenting complexities. My work incorporates family systems theory, attachment-based interventions, and strengths-based strategies to foster communication, connection, and emotional security. I provide practical tools for addressing loyalty conflicts, discipline differences, and relationship-building between stepparents and children. Having personally experienced the intricacies of blending a family, I offer both professional insight and a firsthand understanding of what it takes to create harmony in a new family structure.

Healing is a journey, and you don’t have to walk it alone. If you’re ready to explore how we can work together, I invite you to reach out. Whether you have questions or are looking to take the next step, I’m here to support you. Contact me to schedule a consultation or learn more about my approach.