Create Your Modern Love Story & Passionate Life Story
Stories Connect Us
Becoming a therapist has been transformational, both personally and professionally. What drew me to social work is the nature of the profession: encouraging individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities to enhance overall functioning and collective well-being. My clinical practice originates from the holistic nature of how social workers see their clients.
In an undergraduate social work class, a professor said, “If you can work with families, you can do it all.” My mental response was, “Challenge Accepted!” I entered the field working with families in their homes and communities. I learned how to work with stressed-out parents, couples in turmoil, adolescents struggling with mental health, and personally keep calm when it feels like chaos. A desire for working in the addiction field led me to work in inpatient, intensive-outpatient, and outpatient settings. Leading group therapy and family sessions allowed me to witness how healing happens in relationships. My personalized treatment model stems from EFT (emotionally focused therapy), Structural Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based modalities, and sex therapy.
My role as a provider includes being a resource for resources. You can find relationship education on the How to Relate podcast- a podcast I host each week that covers a range of topics including the legalities of marriage, navigating the dating landscape, common conflicts couples experience, and much more. You can find new episodes each Thursday on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Sign up for the newsletter for insights surrounding the modern relationship landscape and reflection points to ignite your relational intelligence.
For personal enjoyment, I love yoga, running or walking outside, podcasts, writing, exploring new places, journaling, and spending time with the people I love.
AREAS OF FOCUS
Couples
Deepen Intimacy, Sustain Passion, Ignite Eroticism
Building a truly intimate relationship means connecting on three levels of intimacy—emotionally, physically, and thoughtfully. Elevate all forms of intimacy by fostering open communication, emotional vulnerability, and mindful connection. Together, we’ll work on deepening your emotional bond, enhance your physical closeness, and nurturing a more thoughtful, intentional relationship.
Friendships
Nurture Meaningful Friendships
Friendships are the one type of relationship that are truly based in the freedom of choice. We intimately share ourselves in friendship, without sharing taxes, family matters, or the business aspects of running a household. Friendships are vital to our emotional well-being, yet they can be as complex as any other relationship. Navigate conflicts, boundaries, and deepen friendships by fostering trust and understanding, ensuring your social life brings truly authentic connection to your life.
Dating
Deepen Self-Awareness to Create Meaningful Connections
Intimacy begins with you. Cultivate relational self-awareness—exploring your patterns, desires, values, and emotional needs—so you can approach dating with clarity and confidence. Date from a confident place by deepening your self-understanding. You'll form romantic, meaningful connections that align with who you truly are.
Family
Heal and Grow In Family Dynamics
Origin stories begin with family. The genesis of our relationships begins with family systems, norms, dynamics, roles, and communication styles. Whether you're individually working through family dynamics or family members seeking better communication, family systems work provides healing, understanding, and growth. Strengthen connections by creating a genuine relationship with your family.
FAQs
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As an out-of-network provider, I offer therapy that is tailored to your unique needs without the restrictions that insurance companies often impose.
This allows us the flexibility to focus on what truly matters to you, at your pace. While I don’t accept insurance directly, many clients are able to receive partial reimbursement through their insurance plans.
I’m happy to provide the Superbills- the necessary documentation to help you navigate this process. You can prioritize your well-being without sacrificing personalized care.
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Benefits can sometimes feel confusing to navigate. Here are questions to ask your insurance company:
Do I have an out-of-network deductible?
How much is my out-of-network reimbursement?
I’m doing couples therapy, is code 90847 covered?
If you have benefits through your employer and have questions regarding your plan, you may find HR helpful in this process.
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First, we’ll begin with a 15 minute phone call to get to know one another. We’ll discuss what you’re seeking therapy for, and feel free to ask any questions you may have for me. The first 3-4 sessions will take place in weekly succession, then we can evaluate the cadence that best fits you.
Modalities I use include Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), attachment theory, family systems and family of origin work, somatic modalities, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and systems focused.
You’re the expert in your life, and I’ll meet you where you are. Sessions are collaborative, creative, and lean into curiosity over judgment.
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Couples therapy is designed to enhance relationships- so why not do everything you can to make your relationship last. When you feel stuck in any way, couples therapy gives you relational tools to easily navigate conflict, ambivalence, and differences.
Couples that seek couples therapy are not necessarily on the brink of divorce or breaking up. Couples therapy serves as a space toward relational wellness.Couples therapy can begin at any stage of a relationship. Whether you’re in the beginning stages of dating looking to build a solid foundation, or looking to ignite the spark after twenty plus years of being together, couples therapy is for you.