A little of what you can expect from me

Ultimately, I’m interested in helping people move toward a more balanced self, one that isn’t defined solely by past experiences, old patterns, and automatic reactions. Instead, one that's flexible, grounded, and able to navigate towards ideal decisions with value-driven intentions.

I work with people stuck in patterns that, at various times, they are painfully aware of, starting to notice, or are "kept out" of their awareness. There is always more to learn about ourselves, and these patterns make sense when we slow down and look closely at where they came from, how they’ve been reinforced, and what emotional or protective “logic” is driving them.

A big part of my approach is creating an atmosphere where you can be honest. Ways of perceiving that are painful, contradictory, or uncomfortable to admit. Rather than trying to fix them directly, it might be more helpful to get curious about them. Listen to yourself explore what you need. From here we see what might need an update in our internal and external worlds.

I’m particularly interested in how emotional change actually happens, as insight alone isn’t always enough. You can understand something intellectually and still feel completely stuck. Real change tends to arrive alongside new emotional experiences. That might look like finally accessing anger that’s been held back, or easing into some sense of vulnerability that's been avoided, but can improve your relationships.

I also pay attention to our relationship dynamic. Are patterns mirrored in our relationship? How you feel around me, and vice versa, can be a source of information that points to the dynamics at play in your life. Working through them together can open up new ways of relating that extend beyond the therapy room.

My style is engaged, thoughtful, and nonjudgmental, but not passive. I’ll follow your lead and be curious about where we go and what meaning can be found there. If something feels important, I’ll help us stay with it, and if something isn’t adding up, we can decide whether investigating it might be worthwhile.