I've been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2001, and my work is grounded in a simple belief: awareness creates choice, and choice creates the possibility of something different.

I have extensive experience working with individuals and couples who desire to enrich their lives through the personal relationships they have with themselves and others.

It takes tremendous courage to reach out when you are struggling. To be human is to understand that in life "pain is inevitable, suffering is optional." Sadly, most people who experience suffering don't know there is another option. Suffering takes many forms: anxiety, depression, addiction, self-hatred disguised as low self-esteem, lack of self-care, feeling easily overwhelmed, self-sabotage, aggression, self-harm, emotional detachment from others. All of these are, at their core, a disconnection from oneself.

Individuals have a multilayered, often rigid, belief system and are commonly unaware of how these beliefs shape and define their world. Beliefs directly influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In our sessions you will learn how this whole process works. You might have intellectual knowledge of it, but having someone outside your experience helps illuminate the areas that live in your blind spot.

You will learn how to practice awareness of your internal experience. Being aware leads to being at choice. As we explore your life experiences together, we will identify your disabling beliefs and develop the skills necessary to bring about the changes you desire. These skills will allow you to be with yourself through the painful experiences that naturally occur in life, releasing the patterns that lead to suffering.

*Telehealth and limited in persons appointments available

Fee Range Per Session:
Individual: $225
Couples: $250

License #38400

Many people carry traumas that are directly connected to their current struggles. Traumas come in all forms, and we do not compare them. We will explore yours gently and safely, at your pace. We do not go digging for things that aren't showing up. My belief is that what needs to be witnessed will reveal itself when ready. We can trust the process.

In 2021 I returned to therapy myself and chose EMDR because I wanted to understand a particular pattern. After the second session I signed up for training, because it was that powerful. I now integrate EMDR as a modality alongside our deeper relational and awareness-based work, when appropriate, and find it to be a profound complement to healing at the somatic and belief level.

In couples sessions I use the visual of turning the microscope on yourself, so each partner becomes 100% responsible for their own role. We are co-creators of our relationships, and a relationship can only be as healthy as each of its parts. Each person will come to understand their own individual dynamics and how they impact the relationship. Couples will learn specific tools that allow for resolution and intimacy. Our choices either bring us closer together or push us further apart.

Married since 1999, I have the lived advantage of navigating the highs and lows of long partnership. We have two sons, two dogs full of personality, and a sweet cat who looks like Toothless. Marriage and parenting have introduced me to experiences and emotions I never imagined: deep joy, complete frustration, awe, laughter, tears, and overall, many opportunities for growth. When time allows, my favorite things are being in nature, going on spiritual retreats, listening to music, moving my body, and spending time with dear friends.