Discovering Therapy as a Path to Reclaiming Autonomy and Embracing Change
When I first set out to become a therapist, I was drawn to sex therapy, and this work continues to deepen my passion for what I do. I believe that our relationships with sexuality often hold a mirror up to our deeper selves and provide a powerful entryway to self-understanding. In a culture where we’re encouraged to move fast, maintain outward appearances, and suppress emotions, therapy can be a powerful space to slow down, reflect, and take back our autonomy.
For me, therapy isn’t just about addressing immediate challenges; it’s about giving people the tools to discover their values, reclaim their agency, and strengthen their connections with themselves and others. Our brains develop in the context of our early environments, shaped by layers of cultural influences, pressures, and responsibilities. This can leave us operating in “survival mode,” just doing our best to get by. I help clients find radical acceptance—not as an end point, but as a beginning—where they can recognize the strength in what they’re already doing, while giving themselves permission to dig deeper and grow.
In the therapy space I offer, you’ll find room for reflection, intentionality, and deepening self-understanding. This foundation allows us to build critical thinking skills, self-compassion, and the ability to live more authentically, even amidst today’s fast-paced, information-saturated world. I’m aware of how social issues impact mental health, and I approach my work through a lens that’s feminist, anti-oppressive, and dedicated to exploring how societal factors impact each of us personally.
My Approach: Collaborative, Compassionate, and Rooted in Curiosity
I practice client-centered therapy because I believe you are the expert of your own experience. My role is to help you explore those experiences, make connections, and understand the broader context of systems, culture, and society in your life. My approach is deeply rooted in feminist therapy and guided by principles of interpersonal neurobiology—curiosity and compassion are essential here, as they are not only healing but allow our brains to open up to change and growth. Therapy should be a place where we explore not just coping, but finding ways to live in line with our values and aspirations.
What You Can Expect from Our Work Together
In our sessions, you might engage in a values exploration exercise, or I might share insights from neurocounseling to help you understand what’s happening in your brain when you’re feeling anxious or trying to make changes. I believe in making resources accessible, so you’ll have access to my library of books and therapeutic tools to help guide our work. I encourage clients to journal or take notes during and outside of sessions, empowering you to track your journey in a way that feels right to you. My hope is that each session will not only address your current goals but also reveal strengths, patterns, and connections between past experiences and present challenges.
Let’s Begin the Journey
If you’re ready to take a step toward understanding yourself on a deeper level, or you’re curious about how therapy might help, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation. Together, we can explore whether this approach feels like the right fit for you.
And, on a lighter note, lately I can’t seem to shake a song from my head—Evolve by Phish. Its optimism resonates with me, reminding me of dancing in the summer heat at live shows, and now it’s just as fun to listen to while running around Sloan’s Lake in this beautiful fall weather. Like the seasons, personal growth is a cycle of change and renewal, and I look forward to exploring this with each client as we move forward.
