The Areas I Work

I help people work with anxiety not as a disorder, but as a part of them—a natural fear response and an emotion trying to communicate safety needs. Through a trauma-informed somatic lens, I guide reconnection with the body, nervous system regulation, and the cultivation of safety, resilience, and emotional balance.

I help people with depression by listening without judgment, validating their feelings, and supporting changes that align with their authentic needs. Rather than seeing it as a medical illness, I view it as the body’s signal of imbalance and unmet needs. Depression can stem from disconnection from the true self, often caused by past stress or unexpressed emotions stored in the body. I believe healing involves reconnection, self-awareness, and creating conditions where authenticity and emotional expression can thrive.

Trauma can leave deep marks—whether it comes from physical harm, emotional wounds, or the quiet ache of feeling unseen. But healing is possible. As a trauma-informed therapist, I offer a safe, supportive space where you can process your experiences at your own pace, reconnect with your inner strength, and begin to create a life that feels lighter, freer, and truly your own.

Helping someone with addiction starts with empathy and understanding. It’s not “why the addiction?” but “why the pain?”—addictions aren’t the problem, they’re an attempt at a solution, a way to cope with deeply unmet needs or past trauma. By offering compassion, safety, and connection, I can help address the underlying wounds, making space for healthier ways of meeting those needs and building a life that no longer requires the escape addiction once provided.

I can help couples see they’re usually not incompatible, but stuck in negative cycles that can change with the right guidance. Childhood models from caregivers shape our blueprint for love, influencing how we communicate, handle conflict, set boundaries, express needs, manage insecurities, and respond to betrayal. By uncovering these patterns and learning healthier skills, couples can break destructive loops, rebuild trust, and create a safer, more secure connection—turning even the most painful challenges, including cheating, into opportunities for deeper understanding and lasting growth.

Anger is a healthy and necessary emotion—it fuels our ability to say “no” when needed and can be a powerful driver for change. From an embodied perspective, anger is simply energy in the body signaling that a boundary has been crossed or a need has gone unmet. The problem arises when this energy is met with all-or-nothing reactions, leading to conflict or disconnection. I help people tune into the physical sensations of anger, process it safely, and express it in ways that protect their boundaries, create change, and deepen connection—rather than cause harm.

Grief is a deeply personal experience, and it’s not limited to the loss of life—we can grieve the loss of relationships, dreams, health, identity, or a sense of safety. From an Embodied Processing perspective, grief is held not only in the mind but in the body, often as unprocessed emotional energy. I gently guide people to tune into these sensations, allowing the body to safely release what it’s been holding. This creates space for integration, softens the pain, and helps them move forward while still honoring what was lost.