My Approach to Therapy
Therapy with me is relational, collaborative, and direct. It isn’t about lying on a couch talking about your childhood until something magically clicks. It’s a real conversation that stays focused on what’s actually getting in your way.
We’ll look at patterns together, and I’ll name them clearly. You bring the self-awareness; I bring the clinical training and an outside perspective. Together we figure out why you do the things you do, why simply knowing something about yourself isn’t always enough to change it, and what actually helps.
I believe a good therapist meets each client with a fresh canvas. Rather than following a rigid formula, I look at you as a whole person and help prioritize what needs attention first. Often that means getting you to a place where you feel more stable and regulated. From there, we can move into growth-oriented work like building habits, getting clear on your values, setting goals, and understanding what keeps getting in the way.
My approach draws from attachment theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic, nervous-system-informed work. In practice, that means we pay attention not just to the story of your experiences, but to how your mind and body respond to them, including the different parts of you that sometimes want different things.
I think of therapy as one pillar of your overall wellbeing. I’m your partner on the mental and emotional side of it, looking with you at your past, present, and future so you can figure out what you want, what’s stopping you, and what strengths you already have. The goal is a life with more peace and less stress, and the tools to keep living it.
Therapy Services
Sessions are 50 minutes and held virtually. Some days we talk things through and make sense of what’s happening. Other days we slow down and notice what’s going on emotionally or physically so you can start responding in new ways. I tailor each session to what will be most helpful in that moment.
Most clients start weekly. Consistency helps both your brain and body settle into the work, and things tend to move faster. From there, how often and how long we meet really depends on you and what you’re working through. For example:
Some clients come in during a rough patch and meet weekly for about six months. Once they’ve built a foundation of emotional regulation, understand their triggers, and know what they need to ride life’s ups and downs, they check in as things come up.
Some work with me for several years. We start weekly to build the relationship, then shift to monthly sessions as they keep navigating life.
Some need more support for a period of time, like working through a past relationship or a painful experience that’s still showing up in their life today. In those cases we may meet twice a week, or I’ll help connect you with the level of care that fits best.
There’s no required frequency. We’ll decide together and adjust as things change.
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Weekly: Where most people start. It builds consistency and momentum.
Twice weekly: For a period of time, when there’s something that needs more focused support.
Every other week: For when you’ve built a solid foundation and want space to practice between sessions.
Monthly or as-needed: For ongoing check-ins as you navigate life, once the core work is done.
We’ll decide together and adjust as things change.
Ready to Get Started?
Booking happens through Headway, which checks your insurance for you. You’ll see an estimate of your cost before you book anything.
Our first session is a full 50-minute session. We’ll talk about what’s bringing you to therapy, what you’re hoping to get out of it, and what feels most important to focus on first. You’ll also get a real sense of how I work and what sessions with me feel like. It’s a two-way conversation, so if we decide it’s not the right fit, I’m happy to help point you toward someone who is.
Have a quick question before booking? Email or text me using the links on this page!