Areas of focus
Some of the things we can explore.
You don’t need to fit neatly into any particular category. Often, the things that bring us to therapy are interconnected.
Anxiety, depression, and emotional overwhelm
Anxiety tries to protect you by scanning for danger. Depression can look like sadness, but often shows up as flatness, exhaustion, or irritability. Overwhelm is what happens when there’s simply too much. We look at what each of these might be telling you, and work toward feeling steadier.
Racing thoughts at 2am
A constant knot in your stomach
Losing interest in things you used to enjoy
Feeling like it’s all too much
Relationship difficulties and recurring patterns
Many of us find ourselves in the same kind of relationship, or the same argument, again and again. Those patterns usually made sense once. We explore where yours came from and how it plays out with partners, friends, and family.
Trauma and painful experiences from the past
Including EMDR therapy
Trauma can be one terrible event or years of smaller ones. Either way, the body can keep reacting as if it’s still happening. I use EMDR alongside IFS and psychodynamic work to help clients process trauma and work through experiences that continue to affect their lives.
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Religious trauma and changing beliefs
Leaving or questioning the faith you grew up with can cost you a community, family closeness, and a whole map for making sense of life. Some people are healing from teachings that caused real harm. Others want to keep their faith and make it their own.
I don’t have an agenda for where you land. My job is to help you understand what you believe and live by it without shame.
Identity, self-worth, and perfectionism
Perfectionism often starts as a way to feel safe or earn approval. Over time it can leave you exhausted and never quite good enough. We get curious about the parts of you that push so hard, and what they’re trying to protect.
Family conflict and complicated parent and adult child relationships
Family life gets complicated at every stage, from elementary school and the teen years to grown children. Old roles linger, boundaries get tested, and holidays can feel like a minefield. We work on staying connected while respecting each person’s individuality, including your own.
Life transitions and questions about direction or purpose
Even changes you chose can knock you off balance. A new job, a move, becoming a parent, an empty house, a divorce, or retirement can all shake your sense of who you are. Therapy gives you a steady place to sort out what you’re leaving behind and what comes next.
Neurodivergence and the experience of feeling different
Many neurodivergent people spend years adapting to a world that wasn’t built for them, and quietly wondering what’s wrong with them. Therapy can be a place to understand how your mind works, let go of some of that shame, and build a life that fits you.
Adolescent and young adult support
Growing into yourself isn’t always straightforward, especially when you feel different from those around you. I support young people with identity, relationships, anxiety, family expectations, and the move toward independence.
Addiction
Drinking, drugs, gambling, or screens often start as a way to cope with something painful. We look at what the habit does for you, what it costs, and what else could meet that need. I also work with partners and families affected by someone else’s use.
Not listed here?
Ask me anyway.
If what you’re dealing with isn’t on this page, bring it up during our free consultation. If I’m not the right fit, I’ll help you find someone who is.