At some point in life, many of us begin to wonder who we truly are, how we connect with others, and what drives us forward. This journey can be challenging and is difficult to embark on alone.
Part of this path involves learning to embrace our emotions—recognizing what they reveal about our needs and desires, without becoming overwhelmed by them. In our work together, I use a blend of traditional therapeutic practices and somatic therapy to help navigate these barriers.
Somatic therapy guides us to tune into the body’s signals to understand why certain thoughts and feelings arise. We’ll notice physical cues—like a racing heart or tension in the stomach—as we discuss your experiences. This approach helps us recognize if these signals align or contrast with your thoughts.
Together, we’ll create a welcoming space to reflect on both your experiences, helping you understand how they shape your daily life and empowering you to move forward with greater clarity.
I work with you to create a warm, supportive environment that makes it easier to explore what led you to begin therapy. My goal is to offer guidance as you reflect on your past choices and the direction you want to take moving forward.
Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all journey, and I draw on my psychodynamic training to understand the kind of support that will be most beneficial for you. Together, we’ll gradually develop and adjust this approach as we learn more about who you are and where you want to go.
At some point in life, many of us begin to wonder who we truly are, how we connect with others, and what drives us forward. This journey can be challenging and is difficult to embark on alone.
Part of this path involves learning to embrace our emotions—recognizing what they reveal about our needs and desires, without becoming overwhelmed by them. In our work together, I use a blend of traditional therapeutic practices and somatic therapy to help navigate these barriers.
Somatic therapy guides us to tune into the body’s signals to understand why certain thoughts and feelings arise. We’ll notice physical cues—like a racing heart or tension in the stomach—as we discuss your experiences. This approach helps us recognize if these signals align or contrast with your thoughts.
Together, we’ll create a welcoming space to reflect on both your experiences, helping you understand how they shape your daily life and empowering you to move forward with greater clarity.
I work with you to create a warm, supportive environment that makes it easier to explore what led you to begin therapy. My goal is to offer guidance as you reflect on your past choices and the direction you want to take moving forward.
Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all journey, and I draw on my psychodynamic training to understand the kind of support that will be most beneficial for you. Together, we’ll gradually develop and adjust this approach as we learn more about who you are and where you want to go.
“Creative minds have always been known to survive any kind of bad training”
I received my doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Adler University in Chicago, Illinois, where I trained primarily in community mental health, specializing in complex trauma. This work inspired my commitment to creating systemic, preventative interventions. My research centered on the relationship between emotional intelligence and repeated childhood trauma, which has shaped my approach to therapy.
Supporting clients with trauma-related disorders led me to develop an integrative approach, combining psychodynamic theory with neuropsychology and evolutionary psychology. This perspective provided a foundation for understanding the unconscious mind’s role in emotional experience, intrusive thoughts, and behaviors. My training in sensorimotor psychotherapy, a somatic therapy that allows me to provide clients with practical tools to feel present and develop a deeper awareness of their patterns.
