Individual Therapy (Adults, Teens)
I strive to be an anchoring presence for my clients while remaining flexible and creative. Depending on what you’re needing, our sessions can toggle between problem-solving, emotional processing, exploring the impact of sociocultural forces, accessing playfulness, and finding new language for old problems. With teen clients our work can look like engaging in your favorite activities and practicing skills you can use throughout the week. I value transparency and collaboration to ensure you’re getting what you need from therapy.

Family Therapy (Teens, Children)
My clinical experience has taught me that family work is critical to helping kids and teens who are struggling. As a family therapist my role is to facilitate mutual understanding and healthy communication. The goal is to support you as a caregiver to:

• Help your child develop the skills they need to handle stress and frustration;

• Be a calm source of emotional support for your child;

• Create a structure that makes it easier for your child to “do the right thing” or make healthy choices; and

• Ensure you have the support you need to parent your child when things get difficult.

My approach is strength-based and focuses on family relationships as the catalyst for change. This work can be short- or medium-term (3-9 months) and proceeds through four phases:

1. Building trust

2. Understanding our patterns as a family

3. Enacting and practicing change, and

4. Integrating learnings / planning ahead.

I take a warm and collaborative stance while also gently pushing the conversations necessary for change to happen.