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I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and have a background in a variety of settings working with survivors of trauma. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced sexual trauma, complex trauma & women’s issues. I also enjoy working with individuals who are looking to heal from the impacts of attachment wounds and past traumas, as well as concerns related to anxiety, depression, identity exploration, self-compassion, relationships concerns and life transitions. Typically, I find myself working with clients who may consider themselves perfectionistic, high-achieving, andor people-pleasing.
My approach as a therapist is trauma-informed, somatic and relational. Since trauma can oftentimes impact the relationship you have with yourself and with others, I strongly believe that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most effective tools we can use to journey towards your healing together. Because of this, I value showing up as authentic, curious, and collaborative in the therapy room. I believe one of the most important parts of therapy is you feeling understood & seen in our work together. My hope is that you will be given the space to develop a greater sense of connection towards yourself, become more attuned to your needs, and gain skills to regulate your nervous system.
In my work with clients, I utilize modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic and feminist theory. I also integrate a somatic approach, which looks like tuning into the “wisdom” of your body and becoming (re)connected to yourself.
Outside of the therapy room, I’m usually reading, engaging in movement through hiking, yoga, or weight-lifting, or tending to my houseplants. My favorite way to spend my downtime is curled up in a comfy spot with a warm beverage and good book, accompanied by my two cats, Margo & Mila.