• Expertise in many types of difficult relationships (parent and adult child, sibling, romantic, friendship, & professional)

• Learning why we feel like others have an easier time with life

• Moving past struggling with indecision and being stuck

• Rebuilding self-worth 

• Learning to trust yourself again 

• Learning to trust others (and avoid or set limits with unhealthy relationships)

I know this work from the inside out, and am passionate about helping you learn healthy relational patterns. I understand and gently guide you toward recovery and trust in yourself. 

"People don't choose to heal because it sounds brave. They do so because pain is ruling their life and they need relief." Nate Postlethwait

• Moving past being incredibly hard on yourself

• Juggling *all the things*

• Hormonal shifts that affect our capacity, reactions, and relationships

• Navigating the life transitions we didn't have a health class about (motherhood, retirement, you name it)

• Recovering from burnout: parental, marital, and work

• A safe space to discuss abortion, losses, and longing

• Sex and sexuality when raised in systems of shame

Coping with hormonal shifts  We experience mood and role changes during the shifts to adulthood and motherhood that render our old coping skills ineffective. These shifts occur again during perimenopause and menopause, destabilizing us as we enter our prime working years. I'm understanding of these shifts, as well as how they affect our capacity, reactions, and relationships.

• Conscious, in-control of ourselves parenting that sets our kids up well 

• Developing sturdy, grounded leadership in tough parenting assignments

• Sex Education: creating appropriate boundaries and protecting children without creating shame around sex for when they're grown

• Processing and healing from unmet childhood needs: unpacking prior experiences that are coming up for you as a parent now

• Parenting without a blueprint: healing from growing up in family dysfunction, moving forward without using shame and fear to parent

Our children give us the gift of pointing out where we need more healing. Issues and emotions from our past can come up and cry for attention, but many parents are unsure how to navigate tough moments without using fear and shame. Or you know what to say, but still feel like a tornado inside. You want to lead your family authentically without raging or dulling the pain in unhealthy ways– I can help you get there. 

Anxiety is an all-t00 common experiences in our modern world. I run into people every single day who are struggling to be okay. There are so many demands for our time and attention that our nervous systems can't keep up. We hype ourselves up to take care of a few more things, sometimes running out of steam and shutting down. Together, we can take steps to help you find balance and peace within. You can build the relationships and life you want, since you'll have more power and control over your energy levels. I understand and I'm here to help you heal.

Burnout: Parental and Work  Adults experience a tremendous amount of stress as their children, partnerships, and careers age. The invisible mental load is overwhelming, and despite your best efforts, things feel stuck. You fantasize about leaving your responsibilities behind and don't feel re-charged after a break. You're tired of feeling irritable and short-tempered and know something's gotta give. 

*HSPs + Empaths* I can help Highly Sensitive People and Empaths navigate the world and relationships with more ease. 

I've been an active clinical supervisor since 2012. I am trained in supervising therapists to learn CBT, and now practice and train in somatic psychodynamic therapy. I help you find your style and voice as a therapist while learning to navigate which approaches are right for your client. I use Discrimination and Developmental models of supervising and have expertise working with therapists at all stages in their careers. 

I regularly engage in my own consultation and believe that continuing to review my work and learn is an integral part of longevity and purposeful work in this field. Together, we explore ways to avoid and manage burnout throughout your career. I believe that the therapy room is a place where we can bring our whole selves, warts and all, becoming the best versions of ourselves to help our clients effect change and lead their best lives. 

*I am a board-approved supervisor for LMSWs seeking LCSW-C licensure; and board-approved for up to 50 hours for LGPCs working toward LCPC licenses (i.e. both Social Workers and Professional Counselors and Therapists).

Modalities:  My work is body-mind, meaning that we use the language of the body to determine what's really happening below the surface, working with sensations and urges. Most of us have been pushed away from experiencing our emotions, especially in connection with our bodies, and addressing this is an integral part of healing. I also use psychodynamic theory to find protective outdated patterns. I use aspects of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to improve relationships and coping skills through mindfulness and Polyvagal (nervous system) techniques. I do all of this through a trauma-informed and inclusive lens, while considering systemic oppression. Importantly, I choose from these modalities when they are an appropriate fit for you and where you are in your journey. 

Other Experience: I have experience as a social worker in the school system, specifically public and non-public school settings including IEPs. I interned in the hospital setting, gaining experience in addictions, psychiatric inpatient and partial hospitalization, among other areas. I have experience with genetic diseases and chronic illness that has led to work with OT, PT, assisted living or nursing home facilities, and hospice/ palliative care.