I’ve always been fascinated by the why of human behavior and from a young age felt a natural inclination to listen closely and understand people on a deep level. This instinct led me to a career rooted in connection — guiding adults through a delicate process of self-exploration to navigate pain and conflict, and to live meaningful lives.

In working with people of all ages, I've come to notice a very distinct pattern among my clients. Regardless of what was bringing them to therapy, they were all needing and benefiting from a greater understanding of their hidden, internal worlds. By exploring their distress in the context of their whole being, I saw each of my clients find relief, peace, and clarity. Pain of any kind can make us feel broken, but I don’t believe in broken people. Emerald is a testament to the theory and method that allows people to connect deeply to the many parts that make them whole.

Originally trained in behavioral therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure Therapy, my clinical practice shifted to depth-oriented psychodynamic work when I saw and felt the lasting impact it was having on my clients.

My clinical interests include:

• anxiety and related mood challenges

• relationship issues

• childhood trauma, PTSD and C-PTSD

When I’m not in session, I also offer clinical consultation and supervision to emerging therapists and business development consultation for established therapists.