You know your patterns by now. The way you disappear into caretaking others. How you say yes when you mean no. The defensiveness that shows up even when you don’t want it to.
You might understand why, but understanding hasn’t been enough to change it.
Through experiential, neuroscience-informed therapy, we’ll work with what’s happening beneath your awareness—the unconscious patterns shaped by early relationships, trauma, and past experiences. Using approaches like the STAIR Method, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and parts work, we’ll rewire these patterns at the root so you can actually respond differently.
Individual therapy can help you:
The same argument keeps happening. Or maybe it’s not arguments—maybe it’s distance, silence, resentment, or the feeling that you’re more like roommates than partners.
You both want things to be different, but the pattern keeps repeating.
Couples therapy offers a space to work with what’s happening beneath the surface—the unconscious patterns, old wounds, and nervous system responses that keep you stuck. With experiential, neuroscience-informed approaches, we’ll help you break old cycles, communicate more effectively, and rebuild emotional safety and connection.
Couples therapy can help you:
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For therapy, I generally recommend that people start with weekly sessions if possible. If scheduling or finances does not allow for weekly sessions, we can meet every other week. I do not recommend less frequent sessions when beginning counseling as so much life happens in three to four weeks and I find that it can be hard to focus or make progress when sessions are spread too far apart.
Research shows that the quality of the relationship between the client and therapist is the most powerful predictor of a positive outcome for the client. This means that you want to choose a therapist you feel safe and comfortable talking to and someone you feel like you can relate to. We will set up a free, 15-minute phone conversation to answer any questions you might have and to see if I feel like a good fit for you. But, similar to online dating, an important part of making sure we are a good fit is meeting and actually working together. If at any time it doesn’t feel like I am a good fit for you, or if you are needing something different, I am open to feedback or helping you find a therapist who is a better fit.
Yes, I am committed to creating a welcoming, respectful, and affirming space for individuals of all backgrounds and identities. This includes people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, body sizes, abilities, and spiritual or religious beliefs. My hope is to create a space where your identity and lived experience are respected and affirmed.
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