Approach
My Approach
I believe therapy works best when it's a collaboration. You bring your experiences, goals, and understanding of yourself, and I bring my clinical expertise, curiosity, and a willingness to figure things out together.
My approach is warm, practical, and occasionally humorous (at least I think so). I want therapy to feel like a space where you can be yourself, without judgment or pressure to have everything figured out. At the same time, I'm an active and engaged therapist. I'll ask questions, offer feedback, and gently challenge you when I think it might be helpful.
I combine practical, evidence-based strategies with a deeper exploration of the experiences, relationships, and patterns that shape how you think, feel, and interact with the world. Sometimes that means developing concrete skills to manage anxiety, navigate difficult emotions, or change behaviors that aren't serving you. Other times, it means processing difficult experiences, exploring relationships, or gaining a better understanding of yourself. Often, it's a combination of both.
There's no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. We'll work together to understand what's bringing you in and develop a treatment plan that reflects your individual needs, goals, and values.
Who I Work With
I work with adolescents and adults from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, with a particular interest in supporting:
College and graduate students navigating academic pressure, identity, relationships, uncertainty about the future, and major life transitions.
Professionals in demanding careers, including physicians, attorneys, healthcare workers, and others balancing high expectations, demanding schedules, and personal well-being.
High-achieving individuals who may appear to have everything together but struggle with perfectionism, self-criticism, anxiety, burnout, or feeling like they're never doing enough.
Men navigating emotional and relationship challenges, including those who may be new to therapy, have difficulty expressing emotions, or are accustomed to handling problems independently.
Individuals navigating major life changes, whether related to careers, relationships, family dynamics, identity, or other significant transitions.
You don't have to fit neatly into any of these categories to work with me. What matters most is finding an approach that feels right for you.
Areas of Specialty
I specialize in helping clients navigate:
Anxiety and chronic worry: Managing excessive worry, overthinking, uncertainty, and anxiety that interferes with everyday life.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Addressing intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, and avoidance through evidence-based treatment, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
Trauma and difficult past experiences: Processing experiences that continue to affect your emotions, relationships, and sense of self, including through EMDR when appropriate.
Emotion regulation: Understanding and managing intense emotions, impulsive reactions, and patterns that make it difficult to respond effectively to stressful situations.
Relationship and interpersonal difficulties: Navigating communication, boundaries, conflict, attachment patterns, and challenges with intimacy or connection.
Perfectionism, burnout, and professional stress: Addressing the pressure to constantly perform, difficulty setting boundaries, and the challenge of balancing achievement with personal well-being.
Life transitions and identity: Adjusting to change, navigating uncertainty, and exploring your values, goals, and sense of direction.
Services I Offer
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Clinical Supervision for Therapists
Treatment Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Psychodynamic and Relational Therapy
Not sure which approach is right for you? That's completely okay. We can talk through what you're experiencing and figure out what makes the most sense together.
Insurance & Fees
I am an out-of-network provider, meaning I do not bill insurance directly. However, many insurance plans offer out-of-network benefits that may cover a portion of therapy costs.
I provide superbills (detailed receipts) that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. Coverage and reimbursement amounts depend on your individual plan.
I also reserve a limited number of sliding-scale openings for clients who qualify. Please feel free to ask about availability during our initial consultation.
Interested in working together? I offer a free 20-minute consultation where we can discuss what you're looking for, answer any questions, and see whether we'd be a good fit.