My Approach to Therapy
Many of my clients are professionals in demanding careers, healthcare providers, executives, entrepreneurs, attorneys, educators, and other high performers. They’re often the person everyone else relies on while quietly struggling with burnout, perfectionism, people-pleasing, anxiety, or the feeling that they’re never quite doing enough. I’ve also worked with many individuals who grew up in financially successful families that appeared “perfect” from the outside but privately experienced emotional neglect, unhealthy family dynamics, unrealistic expectations, or relational trauma.
My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I’ll absolutely celebrate your wins, but I’ll also gently challenge the patterns that are keeping you stuck. I believe insight without action rarely creates lasting change, so our work is focused on helping you leave sessions with practical tools, increased self-awareness, and clear direction, not just temporary relief.
The clients who tend to thrive in my practice are curious about themselves, willing to receive honest feedback, and motivated to apply what we discuss between sessions. They aren’t looking for perfection; they’re looking for progress. They want healthier relationships, greater emotional resilience, and a life that feels more intentional than reactive.
My Practice & Services
Many of my clients are professionals in demanding careers—healthcare providers, executives, entrepreneurs, attorneys, educators, and other high performers. They're often the person everyone else relies on while quietly struggling with burnout, perfectionism, people-pleasing, anxiety, or the feeling that they're never quite doing enough. I've also worked with many individuals who grew up in financially successful families that appeared "perfect" from the outside but privately experienced emotional neglect, unhealthy family dynamics, unrealistic expectations, or relational trauma.
My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I'll absolutely celebrate your wins, but I'll also gently challenge the patterns that are keeping you stuck. I believe insight without action rarely creates lasting change, so our work is focused on helping you leave sessions with practical tools, increased self-awareness, and clear direction—not just temporary relief.
The clients who tend to thrive in my practice are curious about themselves, willing to receive honest feedback, and motivated to apply what we discuss between sessions. They aren't looking for perfection; they're looking for progress. They want healthier relationships, greater emotional resilience, and a life that feels more intentional than reactive.
I have been published multiple times in the US and New Zealand, including in Forbes. I was recently interviewed for a podcast & encourage you to listen to it to get a feel for my personal style to see if we are aligned.
Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With
Adult children of emotionally immature parents wanting better relationship with their family, wanting to prevent repeating cycles their parents exhibited