Many of my clients have tried therapy in the past and left hungry for a deeper level of support and transformation. I work with those who are committed to the slow and steady work of healing complex trauma and attachment wounding; or those who are simply in a major life transition, or would like to feel more engaged in their life and satisfied in their relationships.
I use our therapeutic relationship to help us connect to your unconscious, your history, and relational patterns that exist outside of therapy. I will be engaged and involved in your process, while also providing space to listen and be curious.
No two relationships look the same, so my process is responsive to your unique needs and our connection. We will collaborate on the treatment that suits you and your goals.
issues i treat:
Relationship struggles and attachment wounding
PTSD and complex trauma
Life transitions
Anxiety
Depression
Grief and loss (of all kinds, i.e. relationships, identify shifts, illness, etc)
Generalized stuckness and lethargy; burn out
Indecision and uncertainty
Insomnia and nightmares
Psycho-somatic issues
and more… (please inquire to see if I might be a good fit)
My primary modalities:
Relational Psychodynamic Therapy: Our therapeutic relationship is a space where old relational patterns can surface and be explored safely. Together, we’ll navigate how your past relationships continue to shape your present experiences, creating new possibilities for connection, wholeness and integration.
Somatic Therapy (Hakomi): Our bodies are constantly communicating with one another, and being mindful of them is a doorway to connecting more deeply to unconscious material. Many of our memories are non-verbal, especially related to our first three years of life, and the felt sense is a way to have access to the emotions, states, and belief systems that are informed by our early history.
Lifespan Integration Therapy: For clients who are interested in a more structured treatment plan, Lifespan Integration uses a timeline of your life events to help integrate past experiences, soften nervous system activation, and bring your body-mind more into the present. Read more about Lifespan Integration. For LI therapists seeking certification, I am certified and able to provide your personal treatment. Please reach out if you’re interested or have questions.
trainings
Graduated from Saybrook University with an M.A. in Psychology with a Counseling Specialization
M.E.T.A. Counseling Clinic year-long internship
Two-Year Comprehensive Training with M.E.T.A.
Primary Attachment Psychotherapy, M.E.T.A. (Teaching Assistant)
Hakomi Pro-Skills Training, M.E.T.A. (Teaching Assistant)
Principles of Trauma Therapy, M.E.T.A.
Advanced Clinical Maps, M.E.T.A.
Working with Couples from an R-CS & Hakomi Perspective, M.E.T.A.
Trauma To Dharma Training, Levels 1 & 2 with Manuela Mischke-Reeds
Comprehensive Couples Training with Rob Fisher
Relational Life Therapy Training, Level 1 with Terry Real
Lifespan Integration Training, Levels 1-4; Certified LI Therapist
Ongoing consultation & training in psychoanalytic/psychodynamic therapy