Relationships are complicated, whether they are with family, friends, colleagues, or romantic partners. I help my clients understand their patterns in relationships by helping them identify past relational wounds and recognize what might get in the way of building the connections they want. I provide direct feedback, use visualization exercises, help clients develop compassion for themselves, and use the strong relationship between myself and my clients as a place to practice and experiment.

Codependency is a pattern in relationships where we abandon our own needs to take care of others. It can make it challenging to make decisions or advocate for what we need in relationships without feeling guilty or selfish. I help my clients overcome these relational patterns by exploring their origins, building a deeper sense of awareness, and developing tools for setting healthy boundaries.

I help male-identified clients develop safe and productive ways to express their emotions and build deeper connections. In our culture, men are encouraged to internalize their feelings and focus on achieving external success. In therapy, we break down the cultural context and explore issues related to masculinity, external validation, and more. I build safe, supportive relationships with my clients that model a different way to connect more vulnerably.

My approach to working with couples is to become a member of the “team.” My style is warm, relational and supportive. I provide facilitation and guidance to help couples learn to connect and communicate better, make decisions, increase intimacy and build trust in all stages of the relationship process (i.e dating, premarital, marital, etc.) Working with me feels like having a non-judgmental third party to help translate emotions, identify areas for growth, and celebrate successes.

OCD is a complex thought disorder characterized by unwanted thoughts and rumination known as obsessions, followed by compulsive behaviors that temporarily neutralize the anxiety. In our culture, OCD is very narrowly represented and often conflated with generalized anxiety. I specialize in being able to recognize the difference and appropriately help build awareness and treatment for OCD, especially the “pure O” presentation, which is characterized by mental compulsions that may be harder to identify.

Losing a parent can be one of the most profoundly painful experiences in our lifetime. Grief can forever change the family system and can bring up new feelings, fears and responsibilities. I help my clients navigate the conflict and pain that arrises in the wake of parental loss.