Specializations

I work with individuals who notice an ongoing impact of prior relationship(s) on their current experience, especially in the form of shame and self-criticism.

I combine “bottom-up” somatic and imaginal approaches alongside interpersonal relational awareness and “top-down” cognitive approaches in support of self-awareness, meaning-making, and working through traumatic impacts of relational injury.

I work with individuals, couples, and other family unit orientations to address:

• Impending and new parenthood

• Incorporating co-parenting choices into a healthy relationship dynamic

• Impacts of pregnancy, childbirth and child rearing on mental health of birthing and non-birthing partners

I work with couples to address limiting dynamics and cycles, often with the intent of improving communication and understanding, building a sense of “we” in the relationship, and promoting healthy interdependence.

I also provide short-form counseling for couples seeking alignment on whether to end their relationship or reconcile. In a few sessions, clients can build clarity about the current state of the relationship and discuss possible next steps with confidence.