What to expect...

What it’s like to work with me

I want you to feel like you can sit down, take a breath, and talk. You don’t need to have everything sorted out before you get here. You can come in knowing exactly what you want to talk about, or you can start with, “I don’t even know where to begin.”

I’ll listen, ask questions, and share my thoughts. Sometimes I’ll gently challenge you or point out something you might not have noticed. We may talk about something that happened this week or spend time figuring out why you keep finding yourself in the same situation.

Getting to know someone takes time. I don’t expect you to walk in and immediately feel comfortable telling me everything. We’ll start with what you’re ready to talk about.

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What I Can Help With

You don’t have to have a diagnosis or a name for what you’re feeling. Maybe you just know you’d like someone to talk to.

Some examples of the things people come to me with include:

Missing someone and living with grief
Overthinking and worrying
Feeling overwhelmed or like nothing you do is enough
Getting irritated or angry and not understanding why
Things that happened in the past that still bother you
Relationship struggles and family concerns
Having a hard time saying no or worrying about letting people down
Changes in life and wondering what comes next
Parenting worries
A child who’s struggling with feelings or behavior

I also really enjoy working with other therapists. When you spend your days being there for other people, it’s nice to have time when someone is there for you. You can talk about work, your personal life, or whatever you need to bring in that day.

How We Might Work Through It

I use a few different approaches in my work. You don’t need to know anything about them before coming in, but here’s what they can look like.

Thoughts, Feelings, and What You Do Next

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Maybe you assume someone is upset with you, go straight to the worst-case scenario, or spend a lot of time thinking about what you should have done differently. We can slow those thoughts down, look at what you know versus what you’re assuming, and find other ways to handle the situation.

You and Your Relationships

Relational Therapy

We’ll talk about the people in your life and what it’s like being close to them. Do you feel heard? Can you ask for what you need? Do you pull away when you’re hurt or try harder to keep everyone happy? You can be honest with me, including when we see things differently. I want our conversations to be a place where you can say what you really think and feel.

When the Past Still Shows Up

Trauma-Focused Work

Sometimes you understand that something is over, but you still feel on edge, shut down, or react more strongly than you expect. We can talk about what you’re noticing, find ways to help you feel more settled, and work through what’s still bothering you. You won’t have to tell the whole story before you’re ready.

Working with Kids

Art, Games, and Play

Kids don’t always want to sit and answer questions, and they may not know how to explain what’s wrong. I get to know your child through what they enjoy. We might draw, play a game, or use toys while we spend time together.

I follow their lead and offer help or a little challenge when they’re ready. We can practice handling frustration, talking about feelings, solving problems, and asking for help through play.

Parents are often involved, too. We’ll talk about what you’re seeing at home and what might help between visits.

Sleep, Stress, and How You Feel Physically

Integrative Wellness

I’ve completed additional training in integrative wellness because things like sleep, eating habits, movement, and time outside matter to how we feel. If you’re exhausted or tense all the time, I want to hear about that, too.

We may talk about your daily routines and whether there are small changes that could help. It needs to make sense for your life and what you have the time and energy to do.

Making Sense of Family Patterns

Family Systems Therapy

Sometimes we carry things into adulthood without realizing it, like feeling responsible for keeping everyone happy or believing we shouldn’t ask for help. We can talk about what things were like growing up and what you notice in your family now. That can help you understand what you want to keep and what you’d like to do differently.

You don’t have to know where to start.

Just bring yourself, and we’ll talk. :)

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