I am not one of those therapists that is going to just sit there and say, “How did that make you feel?” or sit there in silence and stare at you.

You may have tried the self-help approach, but general advice likely didn’t totally fit your specific situation. Working with me is different. I don't rely on a single approach or style — I integrate different types of treatment and tailor them specifically to your needs. I will also ask for your feedback along the way so that I can get a sense of what types of approaches are resonating with you.

My clients have described me as warm, empathic, and open. They have mentioned that I'm easy to talk to and nonjudgmental. I also talk pretty frequently during therapy sessions and provide feedback on what I'm hearing from you. Even though I integrate different treatment approaches, I always focus on providing clients with practical tools and active feedback. I also always focus a great deal on our relationship since research shows that the relationship between a therapist and client is the best predictor of whether therapy will be successful.

My understanding of my specialty areas is not just clinical knowledge for me — it's lived experience, which means I understand what you're going through in a way that goes beyond textbooks. That’s because I've lived with chronic illness (chronic migraines) and anxiety, and I know what it's like to be a people pleaser running on empty from burnout. If this resonates with you, know that you don’t have to go through these struggles alone.