“Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we will ever do.” – Brené Brown
We all carry stories, shaped by relationships, trauma, culture (to name a few), and the parts of ourselves we’ve learned to hide to survive. My work as a therapist is rooted in helping people gently come home to themselves. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, attachment wounds, or working on expressing, feeling, and regulating your emotions, I offer a space that’s warm, attuned, and grounded in deep curiosity.
My Therapeutic Approach:
As a relational and attachment-focused therapist, I believe that people heal best in the presence of a steady and emotionally safe relationship, like the one we build together in therapy.
My approach is grounded in the belief that our earliest relationships shape the way we relate to ourselves and to those around us. In our work, I pay close attention to the attachment patterns and relational dynamics that may be influencing your current struggles. I see the therapy relationship itself as part of the healing process, a place to experience consistent care, emotional attunement, and the safety to explore parts of yourself that may have long gone unseen.
We’ll co-create our therapeutic alliance slowly and intentionally, at a pace that honors your comfort and readiness. I care deeply about the people I work with and view therapy as a collaborative process: you are the expert on your life, and I’m here to support your exploration, growth, and reconnection to your inner world.
Who I Work With:
I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed by the pressure to get everything right, meet others’ needs before their own, or keep their emotions tucked away to avoid conflict or disappointment. These ways of coping often made sense at one point, they offered safety or stability when it was needed most, but now they feel exhausting, disconnecting, and hard to shake.
Many of my clients wrestle with anxiety, depression, or a quiet, lingering sense that something inside them feels unsettled or out of sync. They’re beginning to recognize their needs, trust their emotional experiences, and loosen the belief that their worth depends on always being helpful, capable, or easy to love.
As clients begin to turn toward their emotional needs, it’s common for feelings of fear or uncertainty to surface, especially around being truly seen by another person.
When relationships haven’t felt safe or consistent, vulnerability can feel risky. Letting someone in, even in therapy, can bring up fear, shame, or uncertainty. A big part of our work is creating a steady, compassionate space where trust can grow at your pace, so you can begin to experience what it’s like to be seen, heard, and accepted exactly as you are.
What We Might Explore Together:
Modalities I Draw From:
My style is relational, integrative, and collaborative. I draw from:
- Attachment Theory
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Approaches
- Somatic Practices
- Mindfulness
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
This allows me to tailor our work to your specific needs and life experiences. Above all, my goal is to help you feel more connected to yourself and more empowered in your relationships.
A Little About Me:
I hold a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University. Before becoming a therapist, I worked in the hospitality industry, an experience that shaped my belief in the healing power of human connection and emotional presence. I also bring lived experience with anxiety, depression, and intergenerational trauma, which grounds my approach in compassion, humility, and hope.
Outside of the therapy room, you can find me getting lost in a good book, spending time in nature, or working on creative projects. I work remotely and I’m originally from Northern Virginia. I also have two cats, my unofficial therapy interns, who you might occasionally see in session.
If anything here resonates, feel free to contact the practice or email me directly to set up a free 15-minute consultation. I’m a firm believer in making sure the vibe feels right, it’s important that you feel safe and supported with the therapist you choose.
