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My Approach

what it's like to work with me

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what it's like to work with me

I offer depth-oriented therapy for adults who feel stuck in emotional or relational patterns they can’t seem to change, even though they’ve tried. This work goes beyond coping skills or symptom management and focuses on understanding why certain reactions, beliefs, and relationships keep repeating.​​​

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Our work begins by slowing things down enough to notice what’s happening beneath the surface, without getting stuck there. We build awareness first, then allow meaningful change to emerge — rather than forcing strategies that don’t last.

a non-judgmental space with honesty and accountability

My style is warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental, while still grounded in honesty and responsibility. I don’t believe in shaming emotional responses — especially when those responses once helped you survive or stay connected.

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At the same time, therapy with me isn’t passive. We work at a pace that respects your nervous system and your readiness, while maintaining forward momentum. If avoidance, self-betrayal, or stuck patterns show up, we’ll gently name them together.

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You won’t be pushed faster than you’re ready — and you won’t be left alone in patterns that no longer serve you.

how depth-oriented therapy creates change

Many of my clients are thoughtful, self-aware, and motivated — but still feel confused, overwhelmed, or unsure of themselves. Often, the missing piece isn’t effort, but a deeper understanding of how early relationships, attachment patterns, and emotional environments shaped their sense of self and their relationships today.

 

Rather than focusing primarily on tools or techniques, we pay attention to:

  • emotional reactions 

  • relationship patterns 

  • self-doubt, people-pleasing, or chronic guilt

 

From this place of understanding, change tends to feel more natural and lasting — less like “trying harder” and more like finally understanding yourself.​

finding the right fit

Therapy is a highly personal and intimate experience, and finding a therapist who is the right fit for you is important. Check out my blog post about choosing a therapist for more tips and information.

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