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I help individuals and couples loosen the grip of the past, feel less overwhelmed by emotions, communicate clearly, and find their way out of conflict.
Maybe you're tired of having the same arguments, feeling anxious or overwhelmed, or reacting in ways you don't understand. Perhaps you know something needs to change, but despite your best efforts, you keep finding yourself in the same place. You don't have to figure it all out on your own.
A different way forward
We start by understanding what's happening in your life and relationships, what you're struggling with, and what you'd like to change.
But sometimes knowing why something happens isn't enough to change it. You might understand why you shut down during an argument, put everyone else's needs ahead of your own, or feel anxious when someone you love pulls away - and still struggle to respond differently.
That's where our work goes deeper.
Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), attachment-focused EMDR, and mindfulness, we'll explore what's happening beneath your reactions, how past experiences may still be affecting you, and how to create new ways of responding.
We'll pay attention not only to your thoughts, but also to your emotions, your body's responses, and what happens when you feel hurt, afraid, or disconnected.
Compassion and honesty, together
I work best with clients who appreciate a combination of compassion and honesty. I offer a supportive space where we can explore what's keeping you stuck, and I'll be direct when I see something that might move you forward.
My approach is shaped by more than three decades of supporting children and families, along with my experience as a mother, bodyworker, educator, and researcher. I bring a deep appreciation for the mind-body connection and the importance of feeling understood.
Imagine something different
Imagine feeling calmer, less triggered, and more confident navigating life's challenges. Imagine responding rather than reacting, feeling more like yourself, and enjoying greater peace in your relationships. That's the kind of change we can explore together.