I understand the healing process as one of self-determination through therapeutic empathy. Being curious while employing sensitive honesty makes me a good fit for people who are open to exploring deeper personal and interpersonal connections. I look through the lens of attachment, psychodynamic theory, and existential thought within ecological and systemic perspectives that appreciates the pressures that impact quality of life issues. I am interested in working with individuals, couples, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds who find themselves struggling in relationships, depression, anxiety, complex trauma, psychosis, and grief/loss. I have found that listening in the service of understanding and thoughtful responsiveness helps my patients connect to their inner life and with others. Using gentle honesty and compassion, I value autonomy and collaboration to help people feel less alone and find a sense of purpose in the world.
