People seek out counseling for a variety of reasons and, when they find a therapist who is a good fit, it can lead to profound personal growth, greater fulfillment in relationships, and a deeper understanding of self. At its best, therapy can help you recognize your unique humanity (appreciating both your strengths and your shortcomings), sense of agency, and power in creating the life you want.

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Some of the common issues I assist people with include:

• Recognizing and shifting patterns such as people-pleasing, codependent relationships, self-loathing, poor impulse control, anger, avoidance, passivity, chronic anxiety, or substance use.

• Decreasing symptoms of depression and anxiety.

• Decreasing common trauma symptoms such as nightmares, hypervigilance, emotional dysregulation, avoidance, dissociation (feelings of detachment/disconnection from self, others, and/or physical and emotional experiences).

• (Re)claiming pleasure and sexual intimacy after trauma.

• Increasing a sense of safety in your body and trust in yourself.

• Breaking generational cycles (e.g., parenting in a way that aligns with your values and is different from how you were parented).

• Learning skills for setting and maintaining healthy boundaries.

• Navigating relationships with challenging family members and/or co-workers.

• Exploring your relationship to substances/addictions.

• Exploring gender expression and identity.​