A space to shed the weight of who you’re “supposed” to be—and find out who you are.

We’ll start by slowing things down and getting on the same page about what’s actually led you to this point. You won’t have to over-explain what you’re going through or convince me that this matters—I already know it does. We’ll sort through what feels most pressing or overwhelming to you right now and decide collaboratively where it makes sense to focus. 

Part of my role is to help us keep the bigger picture in mind, so our work continues to feel steady, purposeful, and manageable. When helpful, I can also coordinate with your other providers—like your primary care physician and psychiatrist—so you get the comprehensive care you deserve, and don’t have to manage everything on your own.

Many of the people I work with are very good at thinking through their feelings, but they’ve learned to move so quickly that they rarely get the chance to feel them, understand them, or learn from them. If you’re used to living in your head, slowing down and getting in touch with your body can feel uncomfortable and unfamiliar at first, but I’ll be there to guide and support you every step of the way. 

We’ll make room to notice what’s happening emotionally and physically, without giving into the urge to “fix” or “get rid of” it. This intentional tuning-in helps us understand what’s going on on a deeper level, and often creates some breathing room from the constant mental noise and pressure. Through practice, you’ll learn to do this on your own, which can allow you to be present in your life rather than stuck in worry or self-monitoring.

As we begin to name patterns in how you think, feel, and respond, we’ll look at which ones are helping and which ones may no longer be serving you. This part of the work often includes testing things out in small, manageable ways, like breaking big goals into more realistic steps and adjusting expectations that may be overly harsh or unkind. We’ll find approaches to your struggles that actually fit your brain, your life, and your values. This work is flexible and adaptable—if something’s not working for you, I want to know so we can pivot and find something that will.

Over time, our work will also focus on helping you clarify what you want to be moving toward, apart from fear, pressure, or old expectations. This might mean identifying personal values, making sense of competing priorities, or exploring who you want to be at this stage of your life. The goal is to help you make choices that feel more aligned and self-trusting—even when fear is still present in the back of your mind. As you continue to build that self-trust, you can begin to feel more grounded in your identity, confident in your abilities, and at home in your life.