Common Questions & Curious Minds

I specialize in anxiety, burnout, and relationship issues, especially for those who have childhood trauma or relationship trauma. This intersects often with divorce and custody issues, high-pressure jobs, and parent or caregiver burnout. As a fellow healthcare professional, I also enjoy working with nurses, physicians and other support staff in the context of therapy.

Before we meet, I’ll go over the intake paperwork you’ve filled out to get an idea of topics we might explore. At the beginning, we’ll cover practice policies, confidentiality, and other basics. I like to learn about your background and current challenges, but most of all, I want to create a comfortable space and build a good connection.

A strong therapeutic fit is less about "liking" each other and more about whether you feel safe, seen, and appropriately challenged. In our first few sessions, notice if you feel these things — like I get the way your mind works without you having to spell it all out.

You can discuss any topic, no matter how difficult or sensitive. Whether your thoughts relate to sex, suicidal ideation, personal identity, or political views, I encourage openness. If it's important to you, it's important to me.

Not usually. Most people are so busy they don’t want to add more to their to-do list. Some clients like to set goals or focus areas between sessions, which I’m happy to support. It’s always up to the client and, in my approach, guided and directed by them.