About How I Practice:

Our beliefs about ourselves and the world are powerful. These beliefs are shaped by our life experiences beginning in childhood and often times do not serve us well. I work with clients to begin to explore and understand personal beliefs, where they come from and the impact on life. Often times we find ourselves repeating roles and patterns of which we are not fully aware. We learned what helped us survive that may not be particularly healthy and has led to possible consequences such as work struggles, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression and a general feeling of dis-ease. Working to gain full awareness can allow us to let go and begin healing from past traumas and learn a healthier way to cope with future difficulties so that we can live the life we were meant to live.

​My approach is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an evidence-based form of therapy that helps people develop psychological flexibility while building a life guided by their values. ACT helps people develop a different relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions. Rather than trying to eliminate anxiety, sadness, or painful memories, ACT helps you respond to them with greater flexibility so they no longer have to control your life. Together, we'll identify what matters most to you and take meaningful steps toward the life you want, even when life feels difficult. One of the reasons I value ACT is that it recognizes an important truth: pain is part of being human. Many of us become stuck not because we're weak, but because we've spent so much energy trying to avoid painful thoughts, emotions, or experiences. ACT offers practical skills to help you make room for difficult emotions while moving toward the relationships, purpose, and life that matter most to you. ACT isn't about forcing positive thinking or pretending everything is okay. Instead, it helps you develop the flexibility to respond differently to difficult experiences so they no longer dictate your choices. The goal isn't to eliminate pain—it's to help you live a fuller, richer life even when pain is present.

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In our work together, you can expect a balance of compassionate support and practical strategies. We'll explore the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, develop skills to navigate difficult thoughts and emotions, clarify what matters most to you, and identify small, meaningful actions that move you toward the life you want to create. ACT has been shown to be effective in helping people struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, chronic stress, perfectionism, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. While every person's story is unique, my goal is always the same: to help you build greater psychological flexibility so you can respond to life's challenges with resilience, self-compassion, and purpose.

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