We all develop patterns that once helped us feel safe — but over time, they can leave us feeling stuck, reactive, or disconnected. These responses can show up in relationships, emotions, or the ways we try to manage what feels overwhelming.
Change begins when we can understand these patterns with compassion rather than judgment.
I work with adults, parents, and families using a trauma-attuned, developmentally informed approach to make sense of behavior and emotion, ease reactivity, and build lasting capacity for connection and change.
New clients: schedule a free consultation — Current clients: book your next session.
You might find yourself stuck in patterns of reacting, disconnecting, or working hard to hold everything together.
Individual therapy creates space to understand your mind and body’s responses to stress, build flexibility in navigating emotions and relationships, & rebuild trust in your own capacity for change.
Parenting a child with intense emotions & behaviors or complex needs can be isolating & overwhelming.
Parent-child therapy balances compassion with practical support—helping you understand what your child’s behavior is communicating and how to meet those needs without losing yourself in the process. Through curiosity, connection, & practical strategies, therapy helps the family find more steadiness & genuine connection.
Many traditional approaches overlook how brains, bodies, & histories shape behavior.
My approach is grounded in neurobehavioral and relational principles, supporting individuals and families impacted by neurodevelopmental differences, trauma, & related challenges.
We focus less on “fixing behaviors” and more on understanding brain-based needs, building regulation, and creating environments where growth & connection become possible.
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