Step Into Healing That Honors Your Strength

Trauma can affect anyone—children, teens, and adults—and often shows up in ways that are hard to explain but deeply felt. Whether the trauma was recent or happened long ago, it may be shaping how you think, feel, or show up in relationships. You (or your child) might feel overwhelmed, easily triggered, disconnected, or constantly on edge.

I work with individuals of all ages navigating:

• Family of origin issues

• Emotionally unavailable, neglectful, or narcisstic parents

• Childhood trauma and neglect

• Emotional, physical, and sexual abuse

• Sudden or severe trauma

• Complex or long-term trauma

• Relational trauma

• Domestic violence, war, accidents, human trafficking, murder, and other interpersonal violence

Using EMDR, IFS, nervous system regulation, and expressive arts, I help clients face what’s been buried or too painful to touch—so they can move toward safety, relief, and a deeper connection to themselves and others.

Perfectionism, Pressure, and the Weight of Doing It All

From the outside, your life may look successful. You’re dependable, capable, and always getting things done. People rely on you—and you rarely let them down. But inside, you may feel exhausted, disconnected, or like you’re constantly striving and never really arriving.

The pressure to perform, stay in control, and keep everything running can make it hard to pause, feel, or ask: What do I actually need? Over time, this kind of over-functioning takes a toll, even if no one else sees it.

Therapy offers a space to step out of the pressure and reconnect with yourself—not just your roles or responsibilities, but your emotions, values, and deeper sense of self.

I work with professionals and driven adults who are:

• Burnt out, anxious, or emotionally flat—even when things “seem fine”

• Caught in patterns of perfectionism, people-pleasing, or over-functioning

• Struggling with imposter feelings or a relentless inner critic

• Feeling disconnected from themselves or their relationships

• Carrying early experiences that tied self-worth to achievement

• Longing for more meaning, authenticity, and inner calm

Together, we’ll slow down enough to hear what’s underneath the pressure to create space for real clarity, fulfillment, and a life that feels more aligned from the inside out.

You may feel like you’re too much and not enough all at once. Constantly questioning yourself, managing others’ emotions, and holding everything together. Therapy is a space to finally exhale, explore who you are beneath the roles, and let go of the pressure to be perfect.

I help children, young adults, and adults work through:

• Chronic anxiety, self-doubt, and overthinking

• Questions about identity, direction, and purpose

• A harsh inner critic and painful self-talk

• People-pleasing, codependency, or fear of abandonment

• Feeling emotionally overwhelmed but unable to slow down

• Feeling responsible for others

I also work closely with men exploring identity and emotional expression, helping them connect with who they are beyond their performance or productivity.

Using trauma-informed practices like EMDR, IFS, and nervous system work, we’ll gently explore what’s beneath the surface—so you can move forward with greater confidence, clarity, and self-trust.

Children express their emotions through behavior, not always through words. Meltdowns, shutdowns, or big feelings often reflect deeper stress, grief, or trauma. Therapy offers a safe, developmentally appropriate space for children to feel seen, soothed, and supported.

I specialize in working with children who are:

• Coping with trauma, loss, or big life changes

• Living apart from biological parents

• In foster care, adopted, or in kinship placements

• Struggling with emotional regulation or behavior

• Navigating anxiety, attachment wounds, or identity questions

I also support parents and caregivers who feel overwhelmed, triggered, or unsure how to help. Through play therapy, Sandtray, expressive arts, and nervous system-based support, I help children and families heal from the inside out.