Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, self-aware, and committed to growth. They have reflected deeply on their lives and relationships, yet still find themselves caught in patterns of shame, reactivity, or emotional disconnection. I don’t see these responses as flaws. I see them as protection. Our nervous systems learn to adapt to what we’ve experienced. When those protective patterns remain active long after the original circumstances have passed, they can create the sense of being stuck – even when insight is present. 

In our work together, we slow things down. We listen for the parts of you that learned to survive. We pay attention to what your nervous system is holding. Therapy becomes less about fixing and more about creating the safety needed for change to unfold. 

With couples, I focus on the cycle that takes over between partners when both feel misunderstood or threatened. When we bring steadiness and curiosity to that cycle, new conversations and deeper connection become possible. 

My approach integrates parts work, nervous system-informed therapy, and trauma-informed care. Clients often describe our work as grounding, thoughtful, and honest. Outside of my practice, I value quiet spaces, books, plants, and time in nature — places that allow reflection and restoration.