How I Help

Sometimes what we see on the outside isn’t the whole story.

A child’s challenging behavior may be communicating a need they don’t yet have words for. A teenager may seem angry or distant when underneath they feel overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure where they belong. A parent may wonder, Why does nothing I try seem to work? An adult may find themselves repeating the same relationship patterns while thinking, Why do I keep doing this when I know better?

I believe there is often a “why” underneath what we feel, do, and repeat. Our earliest relationships, experiences, nervous systems, and ways of connecting with others can all shape how we respond to the world around us.

My job isn’t to decide who is right or wrong, or to tell you how you should feel. It is to help you understand what is happening beneath the surface and build practical skills that create more regulation, connection, and choice.

My approach is grounded in attachment, Interpersonal Neurobiology, DBT, and relationship-based care. With children, we may use play or art because behavior and creativity can communicate what words cannot. With parents, we may slow down and look at what your child’s behavior is asking for—and how you can respond while still holding healthy boundaries. With teens and adults, we may explore patterns in emotions and relationships while practicing concrete skills for navigating them differently.

I also support individuals and families through some of life’s biggest relational transitions—from the earliest years of parenthood and attachment, to changing family dynamics, divorce, estrangement, and relationships that no longer look the way we once imagined they would.

Therapy isn’t about creating perfect children, perfect parents, or perfect relationships. It’s about understanding ourselves and one another more deeply—and learning new ways to connect, respond, and move forward.