My approach

We all carry an inner story — one that’s shaped by the people we’ve loved, the losses we’ve endured, and the experiences that have left their mark on us. You are not just who you are today, but also the sum of what you’ve lived through. For every moment of joy, there have likely been moments of heartache, disappointment, or loneliness. No one gets through life untouched.

Over time, these experiences form an inner map that quietly guides how you move through the world — what feels safe, what feels possible, and how close you allow others to get. This map also influences what you believe about yourself: whether you’re worthy of love, how much space you’re allowed to take up, and what parts of you are welcome. When life feels heavy or confusing, it’s often because certain parts of that map were drawn in pain — places that still need tending to.

Many of us learn to cope in ways that make perfect sense given what we’ve been through. Maybe you’ve learned to stay strong and self-sufficient, to care for everyone else first, to keep busy, or to hold your feelings close to the chest. These strategies helped you survive, but they can also create distance from yourself and the people you love. Over time, you might notice that you’re exhausted from holding it all together, or that the same old patterns seem to play out again and again — even when you long for something different.

Together, we’ll listen for the meaning in your symptoms and struggles — not as problems to be fixed, but as signals from parts of you that are ready to be seen. My role is to walk alongside you as we explore what your system needs to feel safe, steady, and connected again.

My approach is relational and trauma-informed, grounded in the science of attachment and the belief that healing happens in connection. I see therapy as a deeply human process — one that honors both your resilience and your pain. 

Couples Therapy

When a relationship feels strained, it can touch the most tender and vulnerable parts of who we are. You may find yourselves arguing about the same things again and again, or avoiding conflict altogether because it feels too painful. One partner may reach out while the other pulls away, leaving both feeling lonely and misunderstood. These moments of disconnection can slowly chip away at the sense of safety and closeness you once shared.

In couples therapy, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) — a highly effective, research-based approach that helps couples understand the deeper emotions and needs driving their conflicts. Beneath the arguments are often softer longings — to feel important, to be understood, to know your partner is truly there. When these needs go unspoken or unmet, both partners begin to protect themselves in ways that create even more distance.

Our work together helps you slow down and see these patterns clearly. Instead of getting lost in blame or defensiveness, we’ll explore what’s happening underneath the surface — the fears, hurts, and hopes that each of you carries. Together, we’ll map out the cycle that keeps you stuck and begin to shift from reacting to reaching.

As safety and trust build, you’ll start to experience each other differently. Communication becomes less about fixing and more about understanding. Vulnerability becomes safer. Connection becomes possible again. The goal is not to create a perfect relationship but a secure one — where both of you can turn toward each other with openness, empathy, and care, even when things get hard.

Individual Therapy

There are times when life feels like too much — when anxiety hums beneath the surface, when you’re hard on yourself no matter how much you do, or when you feel lonely even in the presence of others. You may find yourself replaying old dynamics or reacting in ways you don’t fully understand. Therapy can be a place to quiet the noise and begin to make sense of what’s happening inside.

We’ll explore how your experiences and relationships have shaped your current patterns — how you protect yourself, what you long for, and what parts of you might be asking for care. I bring a relational and trauma-informed lens to this process, paying attention not only to your emotions and thoughts but also to your body’s cues — the tension, exhaustion, or restlessness that often hold untold stories.

The therapeutic relationship becomes a safe space to rest and reorganize. As we slow down and listen closely, we can begin to see that your coping patterns, even the ones that frustrate you, have been serving a purpose. They have been trying to keep you safe, loved, or in control in moments when that felt uncertain. With gentleness and curiosity, we’ll begin to understand what those parts need now — not to be dismantled, but to be integrated, softened, and cared for.

Over time, therapy can help you feel more grounded and connected — more able to experience your emotions without being overwhelmed by them. It can help you access the parts of yourself that are calm, confident, and clear, even when life feels chaotic. The goal is not to “fix” you, but to help you rediscover your wholeness, security, and capacity for connection.

Working Mothers

You’re a working mom who holds it together on the outside, but inside, it feels too much. The anxiety, the mental load, the constant pull between work and home, and the quiet fear that you might repeat the patterns you grew up with.

Maybe your early environment felt unpredictable, emotionally immature, or simply unavailable in the ways you needed. Now you’re juggling selfhood, work, and family, and determined to do things differently. You want to feel calm, present, and confident, not stuck “coping harder,” weighed down by guilt, or running on empty. You’re not looking for quick fixes. You want real, lasting change.

I offer a speciality in working with high-functioning working mothers navigating parenting alongside ADHD, perimenopause, anxiety, or depression—often layered with unresolved childhood wounds. Our work is trauma-informed and grounded in parts-based and nervous system approaches, helping you make sense of the overwhelm, heal old wounds, and change long-held patterns. You deserve to know what you need and share this with loved ones.

Becoming a mother has a way of bringing your own story to the surface. You don’t have to carry that alone or figure it out as you go. If you’re ready to feel more supported, more steady, and more like yourself again, I’d be honored to walk alongside you as you break intergenerational cycles and create something different for yourself and your family.

ADHD and ADD

You may be capable, thoughtful, and deeply driven—and still find yourself overwhelmed by procrastination, distraction, emotional intensity, or a constant sense that things take more effort than they “should.”

Over time, this can become more than just a productivity issue. It can shape how you see yourself, how you show up in relationships, and how you make sense of your own mind. Many of the clients I work with carry a quiet question beneath the surface: Why does this feel so hard when I know I’m capable?

ADHD often goes unrecognized—especially in adults, high achievers, and women—and the impact can be cumulative. Chronic overwhelm, cycles of avoidance, rumination, and self-criticism can take a toll not only on daily functioning, but on self-worth and connection with others.

In our work together, we begin by making sense of your experience—not pathologizing it. Through a combination of psychoeducation and deeper, relational work, we explore how ADHD is showing up in your brain, body, and relationships. We look at patterns like procrastination, emotional reactivity, difficulty with follow-through, or feeling overstimulated, and begin to understand them as meaningful adaptations rather than personal failures.

Because ADHD doesn’t exist in isolation, we also attend to your relationships, family dynamics, and attachment patterns. Whether you’re navigating partnership challenges, parenting with ADHD, or the strain it can place on communication and connection, we work to slow down the cycles that keep you feeling stuck and create new ways of relating that feel grounded and supportive.

My approach is both practical and depth-oriented. Together, we build skills to support regulation, focus, and follow-through, while also addressing the underlying patterns—like negative self-talk, hypervigilance, or dopamine-seeking loops—that keep you caught in familiar cycles.

My Background

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Old Dominion University and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University’s COAMFTE-accredited program. As a military spouse to an active-duty Marine and a mom to an energetic young son, I’ve faced unique challenges that have deepened my understanding of resilience and adaptability.

I am originally from southeastern Connecticut, but have lived in many states along my journey. This lifestyle gives me firsthand insight into the complexities military families experience. Professionally trained and still passionate about dance, I understand how physical movement supports emotional regulation and how trauma can stay in the body — truly, the body keeps the score.

I have experience working with diverse populations, am LGBTQIA+ allied, and culturally humble. I am committed to providing an inclusive, respectful space for all.