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Therapy & Wellness Services to support your growth
I offer a bespoke approach to therapy, creating support that is tailored to your unique needs, experiences, and goals. Every person’s journey is different, and my work is designed to honor where you are now while helping you move toward greater balance, clarity, and resilience. Whether you’re navigating life transitions, managing stress or anxiety, or simply looking for more ease and connection in your life, the services I provide are shaped around what matters most to you.
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Guided Support for Meaningful Change
Do you feel like you’re always “on,” constantly pushing yourself to meet expectations, your own and everyone else’s? Do you overcommit, overthink, and over-deliver, yet still feel exhausted or like it’s never enough?
High-performing, over-functioning individuals often carry heavy loads, juggling responsibilities while rarely allowing themselves to slow down or ask for support.
You might notice yourself feeling pressure to be perfect, taking on more than is yours to carry, or achieving a lot but rarely feeling satisfied. Even small setbacks can feel amplified, and it’s easy to lose touch with what you truly need or want.
At the same time, your drive, focus, and reliability are strengths that have carried you far. Learning to honor those qualities while creating space for rest, clarity, and balance can shift how you experience life—helping you feel grounded, seen, and more at ease in your daily rhythm.
Therapy for High Achievers
Anxiety can show up as constant worry (generalized anxiety), fear of social situations (social anxiety), sudden waves of panic (panic attacks), or high-functioning anxiety where you appear calm and capable but feel pressure and self-doubt inside. It can also live in the body as tight shoulders, shallow breathing, stomach issues, headaches, or trouble sleeping. For some, it feels like irritability. For others, it feels like overthinking, perfectionism, or never being able to fully relax.
Often, anxiety is a sign that your nervous system has been working overtime for a long time. When the body stays in “fight, flight, or freeze,” even safe moments can feel tense or uncertain. Holistic anxiety therapy looks at the full picture—your past experiences, daily stress load, relationships, sleep, and the patterns your nervous system has learned over time. From a holistic lens, anxiety is not just a mental problem to fix, but a signal from the whole system asking for care and balance. When we gently support the body and mind together, the nervous system can begin to settle. With the right guidance, anxiety can shift from something that controls you to something you understand and manage with steadiness and self-trust.
Anxiety Therapy
Life transitions are natural moments of growth and opportunity, even when they bring uncertainty. Whether it’s starting a new career, retiring from a long-held job, navigating a major relationship change, or facing a health challenge, these shifts can feel both exciting and overwhelming. Many of us spend years prioritizing the needs of others or focusing on routines, and then reach a point where we can finally explore what matters most to us. Life transitions invite self-reflection, resilience, and the chance to reconnect with your values, helping you redefine balance, fulfillment, and purpose in this next chapter. Holistic life transition therapy supports you in navigating these changes with clarity, confidence, and a sense of steadiness, helping you move forward while honoring your mind, body, and spirit.
Therapy for Life Changes
Trauma can show up in many ways, and it’s not always one dramatic event. Often, it’s the smaller, repeated stresses—Little t trauma—like criticism, neglect, or emotional hurt that build up over time. Other times, it’s a single overwhelming experience—Big T trauma—like an accident, assault, or sudden loss. Both can leave lasting effects on your mind, emotions, and body, showing up as anxiety, flashbacks, sleep troubles, or difficulty feeling safe and connected.
Everyone experiences trauma differently, and the ways it impacts your life can feel confusing or isolating. You deserve to feel seen, understood, and supported as you begin to navigate your healing.
Trauma Therapy
Have you ever felt like the world is louder, brighter, or more intense than it seems to be for everyone else? Do emotions, stress, or even small changes feel bigger or heavier than they do for the people around you? You might be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)—someone whose nervous system takes in and processes experiences more deeply. Many people don’t even know there’s a name for it until they start to understand themselves more fully.
Highly sensitive people often notice details that others miss, feel emotions intensely, and can be deeply affected by the moods or energy around them. You might feel drained after social events, overthink interactions, take criticism personally, or find it hard to set boundaries. Even everyday stressors—noise, busy schedules, or unexpected changes—can feel overwhelming or exhausting.
At the same time, being highly sensitive comes with unique gifts: empathy, insight, creativity, and a rich ability to connect with the world around you. Understanding and honoring your sensitivity while learning ways to manage overwhelm can transform how you experience life. If this resonates with you, I can help you feel seen, understood, and supported, guiding you toward thriving as a highly sensitive person in a world that sometimes feels too loud or intense.
Therapy for Highly Sensitive People (HSP)
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The areas above represent my main areas of focus and interest, but I’ve also worked with many other challenges. Life doesn’t always follow a clear path, and people come for support with all kinds of experiences—big or small, sudden or ongoing, easy to name or harder to define. Some arrive feeling stuck in a transition, facing uncertainty, or trying to make sense of emotions that don’t have an obvious cause. Others come with challenges that may touch relationships, self-understanding, or managing the demands of everyday life. Each person’s experience is unique, and I offer a space to explore what’s going on, to be truly heard, and to begin finding clarity, balance, and a sense of ease in ways that feel meaningful to you..
Exploring What Matters Most to You
Transformative Therapy Services for Mind, Body, and Spirit
As you begin reaching the goals you've set for yourself, we can move towards meeting less frequently. Or we can stop therapy altogether, knowing that you have developed valuable tools to navigate your journey. This is always the goal of successful therapy - to empower you with the skills and resilience to thrive on your own. My role is to get you in, support you in processing your struggles, and then get you moving on! I will be very open with you and will check in about the frequency of sessions regularly, feedback, goals, and treatment plan realignments. All to ensure YOU feel that our work together is helping you achieve your therapeutic goals.
The rate for a 60-minute session is $320, while 90-minute sessions are available at $480. In certain cases, intensive therapy sessions lasting 3-4 hours per day can be arranged for individuals seeking deeper work within a condensed time frame. I firmly believe therapy is a valuable investment in your overall well-being, with immeasurable benefits as you strive to achieve personal goals and discover the healing you deserve.
The timeline for therapy varies for each individual. Some people may see progress after a few sessions, while others may need longer. It all depends on the intensity of your symptoms, your personal goals, and your level of commitment to the therapy process. What's important to remember is that therapy is not a destination- it is a journey.
One that is not linear and may have ups and downs. Therapy focused on addressing a specific ongoing issue may take a shorter amount of time, 12-18 sessions. Whereas therapy focused on personal growth, self-discovery, and healing from past traumas may take longer. Your healing journey is unique and it's important to honor your own pace.
The first session is an opportunity for us to connect and determine if we're a good match. Individual therapy can be anxiety-provoking. Especially if it's your first time seeking therapy or if you've had negative experiences in the past. You're meeting a stranger and sharing intimate details of your life with them. However, after a few sessions, you may feel entirely different about working together. Understandably, it may take a few sessions to establish rapport and begin feeling comfortable. That's why I encourage you to give our therapeutic relationship some time before deciding if we're a good fit.
Together, we'll explore your motivations for seeking therapy, evaluate your current circumstances, and collaboratively design an initial treatment plan. This session will also create a safe space for you to voice any inquiries or apprehensions you may have. We will start by addressing any concerns you might have regarding confidentiality, ensuring that you feel secure to openly share. I strive to foster an atmosphere where you feel heard, respected, and valued. I intend to build a trusting therapeutic relationship with you. You are the expert on your life, experiences, and emotions.
Online therapy is a great option when you're unable to attend in-person sessions due to physical limitations, time constraints, or personal preferences. Despite not being in the same room, online therapy offers similar benefits and can be just as effective as traditional in-person therapy. Before our session, I'll send you a link and instructions for connecting with me. Just use your email address, and at the scheduled appointment time, I'll start a video call so we can have a session that feels just as personal as an in-person meeting.
Yet, it's important to approach this option with understanding and awareness of its limitations.
There are instances when online therapy may not be suitable, particularly if you are:
- Experiencing suicidal thoughts or severe depression.
- Frequently in a mental health crisis.
- Residing or traveling outside of the states where I am licensed.
- Seeking support for complex trauma or similar intensive mental health issues.
If an appointment is missed, or a late cancellation is made within 48 hours of your scheduled time, it is necessary to charge for the session at the standard rate. This policy is in place because that time was held exclusively for you. And without adequate notice, it is often not possible to fill the vacancy. Please note that insurance companies do not cover charges for missed appointments or late cancellations. I encourage you to arrive on time for your sessions as well. If you arrive late, we will still need to end at the scheduled time to extend the same consideration to all clients.
Should these situations arise, my intention is not to cause stress but to uphold mutual respect for the time we've committed to your path of healing. Remember, this journey is a collaboration, and communication is an essential part of the compassionate care I am committed to providing. If you encounter any difficulties with this policy or any other aspect of our work together, please reach out. Your well-being is always my priority, and I am here to navigate any obstacle with understanding and empathy. Let's continue to work together towards your healing and growth, one step at a time. So, please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. I am here for you.
One other important aspect is actively participating in therapy. For therapy to really work, your motivation and commitment are key. To get the most out of your sessions, it's important to be open and honest about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Remember, therapy is a collaborative process, and your therapist can provide valuable support and guidance. But it's ultimately up to you to take action and make positive changes in your daily life and relationships. Think of therapy as a workout for your mind, where the more effort you put in, the more you'll get out of it. Therapy is a journey that involves making small changes daily. Remember, it's about the marathon, not the sprint.
Additionally, I will be closely monitoring your progress. Throughout our sessions, I'll regularly check in with you to see if you're feeling heard and understood, and if the strategies we're using are effective for you. I will collect data from you in the form of questionnaires, surveys, or other assessments to track your progress and make necessary adjustments. If at any time you feel that therapy isn't meeting your needs, I encourage you to share your concerns with me. Sometimes the therapist-client fit may not be quite right, and that's okay. In this case, I am more than happy to provide you with a referral to another therapist who may be better suited for your needs. My ultimate goal is for you to find the support and resources that will help you thrive on your journey towards improved mental health and well-being.
This preemptive step is here to ensure that your session time is fully devoted to you and your story, without any logistical distractions. It also allows me to get to know some of your background beforehand. Don't worry, these forms are safely hosted on a secure server, keeping your personal information strictly confidential.
To make that courageous first step, please schedule an appointment here.
