I am a committed to giving you an individualized therapeutic experience, based on what you need.

Although my trainings as a psychotherapist, a divorce coach, in divorce mediation and even massage therapy and Reiki were are all very different, my focus is always on my clients and their needs. I have a deep appreciation for the work my client's do, so I tailor my approach to work individually with each client so that we can work together to create change that's lasting and meaningful. 

I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I obtained my Master's from Northwestern University in 2004.  It was the beginning of many professional trainings and personal experiences that would lead me to refine my ideas people, relationships, behavior, and conflict.

The Work We Do Together

I have a nurturing and collaborative style.  My approach is based in mindfulness, and largely psychodynamic; creating insight into how our history affects us today.  I believe building lasting change is possible with modalities like mindfulness-based CBT, a range of  family therapies, including but not limited to Gottman and IFS work, psychodynamic psychotherapies, short-term solution-focused work, and my training in Divorce Mediation and Coaching. Sometimes the conflict is internal, and gaining perspective can help dissolve inner tension.

My work stems from the belief that life is primarily about relationships. Often, we view ourselves in relation to others, and that causes problems.  Sometimes, our relationships are not working in the way we would expect, or can easily predict. When we are able to change our perspective, change our thinking, mood, and behavior, we can change how we experience relationships. In this way, the change comes from you, from within.  

Even though it may not feel like it today, you are the expert of your feelings. My job is to help you understand and work with those feelings in a way that creates a stronger foundation for you to build upon.  

Areas of Focus

RELATIONSHIPS- OF ALL SHAPES AND SIZES

LOVE-LOVE&INTIMACY

SEX POSITIVITY

DIVORCE

ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS

PTSD - EMDR

FAMILY WORK & PARENTING--INDIVIDUALS--COUPLES--SIBLINGS--MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS-ADOLESCENTS--ADOPTION

DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY

PHASE OF LIFE ISSUES

CAREER

LIFE OPTIMIZATION

INTERSECTIONALITY

If you would like to speak with me directly about my practice, or schedule a free 15 minute phone or face-to-face consultation, please call me at 206-489-3544, or use the form below.