Therapy only works when there is strong trust, and I work to foster a space that honors clients knowledge, pacing, and personal needs. I strive to help clients make forward movement as therapy is not just a place to vent. My style is warm, candid, and when appropriate, fairly humorous (therapy is work, but can also be playful!). My own journey as a daughter, partner, and mother to a 16 and 12 year old informs my work; I get what it means to be messy and resilient. I work hard to create a space where clients feel free of judgment, while still gently challenging people to do things that may be uncomfortable. My main specializations are in reproductive mental health (perinatal, postpartum, loss, and infertility), queer family systems, and adults with ADHD. Using a relational lens is critical to my work, whether it's with individuals or families. We are deeply impacted by the relationships in our past and present lives. I use a lot of attachment theory in my work, and have special interest in helping people who may struggle to be vulnerable or feel misunderstood by systems or society at large. I try to make the therapy process feel a little less scary and intimidating , and work with clients to help build the lives they seek and deserve.
Qualifications: | St. Mary |
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Academic Suffixes: | MA, LMFT |
Expertise: | ADHD, Anxiety, Child or Adolescent, Chronic Impulsivity, Coping Skills, Depression, Family Conflict, Other, Infertility, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Transgender, Other, Women |