My approach is referred to as eclectic, but I like to think of it as personalized. I draw from multiple therapeutic traditions based upon what each person brings into therapy. Two lenses consistently ground my work. First, humanistic: I believe you have an inherent capacity for growth and self-understanding, and my job is to create the conditions where that can unfold. You’re the expert on your own experience; I’m here to walk alongside you, not hand you a script. The second is attachment: so much of how we relate to ourselves and others traces back to our earliest connections. Understanding that history can shed light on patterns you might not have recognized.

I also keep a whole-body perspective in mind, because mental health doesn’t live in your thoughts alone. Sleep, nutrition, movement, environment, community, physical health, nervous system regulation. Each axis plays a role in how we function and how we heal. Therapy that ignores the body is missing a big piece.

I’m not the kind of therapist who nods silently for 50 minutes. I ask questions, I’ll be direct when it helps, and I want you leaving with something useful, not just a place to vent, though some days venting is exactly the point. Ultimately, this is collaborative and responsive. We’ll find what works for you.

When you come in for your first session, expect a mix of practical and conversational. I need to make sure paperwork is in order: consent forms, intake info, the basics that let us work together ethically and safely. But the real center of it is simply talking. I want to hear what’s bringing you in, in your own words and at your own pace. No rigid questionnaire, no checklist. You don’t need everything figured out or perfectly articulated; plenty of people arrive unsure what to say, and that’s completely fine. This is the start of a conversation, not a test. By the end, I hope you’ll have a feel for what it’s like to sit with me, and we can begin exploring whether we’re the right fit for the work ahead.

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