For many people, high levels of stress and anxiety  prevents them from wellbeing. Some can often feel tense, worried, and stuck in repetitive thinking patterns. Others can put too much pressure on themselves to excel in work and relationships, while at the same time never feeling good enough. For some, anxiety can cause you to worry and feel that your life is falling apart.

There are certain signs that your anxiety may require professional support. For instance, does your anxiety appear when there are no noticeable triggers that caused it? Does it reach very high levels such as panic attacks? Perhaps it prevents you from functioning well at work, school, or in relationships. Does your anxiety cause you to turn to harmful coping strategies such as drugs and alcohol? Maybe your anxiety causes you to avoid important engagements and participating fully in life.

Anxiety can affect everyone differently. It can be very challenging to understand and overcome anxiety on your own. My approach will utilize evidence-based techniques to help you feel whole again. My style is gentle, collaborative while also being very active in leading you through the necessary steps to overcome anxiety. Together, we will get to the root of the issue, bringing in more calm, clarity of mind and courage to your daily life. 

Depression is one of the most debilitating mental health conditions and it affects the entire mind and body. Unfortunately, not many people understand what it feels like having a dark cloud over your life or that getting out of bed feels impossible. You can’t just “will” your way out of depression. Many people with depression struggle everyday, doing their best to wear a mask of normalcy, and wearing this mask is exhausting.

As with many other mental health conditions, the stigma of depression is real. Whether you have experienced depression for years or have fallen into a funk and just can’t seem to break out, know that there are effective treatments for depression. I am here to help.

I really resonate with the way I’ve heard trauma described as being the felt experience of the past distorting the safety of the present. My training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps to understand the relationship between parts of our past (i.e., trauma memories) and our present way of being (how we’ve learned to cope with our trauma).

In our work together, I support my clients in healing from their trauma through exercises that help reconsolidate painful memories into ones that embody safety and compassion in the present moment. An integral part of this work is reshaping our trauma stories from one of pain and powerlessness into resiliency, strength and empowerment. Many of my clients have experienced a history of trauma. Creating a felt sense of safety and regaining confidence is possible and I’d be honored to support you.

I offer a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to drug and alcohol addiction treatment.  Unfortunately, many people experience being shamed and blamed when seeking treatment. Instead, I work with you to develop a personalized approach to help you achieve the quality of life you truly deserve and to have a healthy and secure relationship with yourself and others.

Addiction is complex and it requires a comprehensive treatment approach.  Despite popular belief, a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol cannot simply stop through will power alone.  Therapy for addictions can help bring more awareness of your underlying needs and find more effective ways of coping. The most effective addiction treatment addresses all of the underlying needs (i.e. connection, trauma, safety, purpose) as opposed to simply focusing on the addictive behaviors.