Polyvagal theory helps us understand how the nervous system responds to stress, safety, and connection. When you've experienced trauma or ongoing stress, your body can stay stuck in patterns of fight, flight, or shutdown—even when the threat is no longer there. In therapy, we pay attention to these patterns so you can better understand your body’s responses, feel more in control, and find ways to shift into a state of calm, connection, and presence.

We all have different “parts” of ourselves—some that protect us, some that carry pain, and others that just want to be seen. Parts work helps you understand and connect with these internal voices, not as flaws, but as pieces of your story that developed for a reason. By getting to know and care for these parts, we create space for healing, clarity, and self-compassion.

DBT offers practical tools for navigating intense emotions, building healthier relationships, and staying grounded in the moment. I integrate DBT skills like mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation to support you in daily life.

The way we learned to connect with others early in life often shapes how we relate to ourselves and the people around us now. In attachment-based therapy, we take a closer look at those early experiences and how they may show up in current relationships, self-worth, or emotional patterns. Together, we’ll work to build a more secure, compassionate inner foundation—so connection feels safer, more authentic, and more fulfilling.

Emotions and past experiences often live in the body just as much as the mind. In our work together, we’ll pay attention to things like body sensations, tension, breath, and movement—not to analyze them, but to better understand what your nervous system might be trying to say. This kind of awareness can help you feel more connected, more present, and more in tune with your needs.

Your safety, autonomy, and readiness always come first. My approach is rooted in trauma-informed principles—this means our work is collaborative, paced with care, and centered on building trust and emotional safety at every step.

You deserve to be fully seen, supported, and respected in every part of who you are. I work with LGBTQ+ clients navigating a wide range of experiences—from exploring identity or coming out, to dealing with family rejection, relationship dynamics, or the stress of not feeling safe in certain environments. Therapy is a place where you don’t have to explain or defend who you are—we start from a place of respect, affirmation, and care.

Questioning or leaving a high-demand religion can bring up a mix of grief, confusion, anger, and relief—all at once. Whether you're sorting through fear, untangling shame, or rebuilding your identity outside of rigid belief systems, you don’t have to do it alone. I offer support that’s compassionate, nonjudgmental, and rooted in both personal and professional experience. This is your space to make sense of what you’ve been through and choose what healing looks like for you.