Are you overwhelmed with Worry, Sadness, Uncertainty? Do you feel stuck in self-defeating patterns? How would your life or relationships be different after Therapy? There can be effective ways to manage and gain better understanding of the issues, feelings and questions facing you. The first step is getting your support, your safety net... someone who sees you and hears you and understands that your pain is real. Together we can identify issues, enhance your coping skills, develop strategies for depression, anxiety, trauma or relationship troubles.

As life has called each of us this year to dig deep to sustain the emotional rollercoaster, it's entirely understandable to feel deep fatigue. Dealing with the uncertainty can be a feat all of its' very own. You see friends, coworkers and neighbors seemingly making lemonade out of lemons, you yearn to do the same...but, something has been nagging at you this last year. Feeling reflective, you know that there is an another path calling you...a path revealing authenticity & joy. You know in your heart its there and possible but, have no idea where to start and/or have had a few false starts. Your intuition is right, follow it.

Life is full of challenges. I believe these challenges can also be stepping stones to our own personal growth. Whether stress from a job, a relationship issue or perhaps experiencing depression or anxiety, everyone deserves to have a non-judgmental, safe place to be able to talk. As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I strive to make my office a comfortable environment where those "hard conversations" can happen, resulting in a deeper understanding of what roles we play in relationships as well as how our thoughts impact how we feel and act.

Are you worried that your preschooler's abrupt mood swings will be a problem when she enters kindergarten? Is your third grader easily frustrated, teary and self-deprecating over an inability to get things right? Are you discouraged because of your fourth grader's consistently angry and disrespectful behavior? Raising a child with difficult behaviors can be exhausting. . . As a play therapist and parent resource, I help parents have more harmonious and enjoyable relationships with their children.

The clients who gravitate toward my practice tend to be working with life transitions, trauma, grief and loss, body image issues and/or depression and anxiety. I work with many clients who identify as members of the LGBTQ community, some with sexual orientation or gender identity as a current focus and others with another issue bringing them to therapy. I have worked in a variety of community mental health agencies and in addition to the previously mentioned areas, I have experience working with mood disorders, addictions, eating disorders, interpersonal challenges and survivors of intimate partner violence.

Most all of us want to feel good about ourselves and our relationships. Yet, at times we are unable to be as full, alive, and connected as we would like to be. I CAN HELP. Together, we can strengthen your relationships and break down roadblocks to your happiness. I work with individuals, couples, and group members to heal their past wounds and learn to relate to themselves and others with compassion and authenticity. While I am eclectic, encompassing all that I have learned in my work with people, I also approach each person anew, with presence and mindfulness.

I believe in everyone's innate ability to heal. I collaboratively create a client-centered space for people to uncover the obstacles that keep them from aliveness, connection, safety, intimacy, transformation, resiliency, and joy. With an awake heart, clarity, and nonjudgmental presence, I help clients find perspective, make meaning of life’s difficulties, access their own wisdom, and gain skills to thrive and emerge into their full self. I am a queer, non-binary femme, psychotherapist, poet, and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner who derives inspiration and purpose from the forces of nature, meditation, and relationships.

Are you or one of your children feeling depressed or anxious? Is your family having difficulty communicating? I work with children, adults and families around issues such as depression, anxiety, family conflict, and trauma. I will help you develop strong self-esteem, coping skills, and success in social, school, and family life. I strongly believe that we do not have to be held back by our pasts or struggles, but can grow and learn from them. I am here to work alongside you and your family to find ways to heal and thrive.

If your relationship feels stuck, I will help you identify & change detrimental patterns before you feel hopeless. We'll build on your strengths. Afraid of replicating your parents' marriage? We'll explore your fears, improve communication, & work toward more effective solutions. Plan to move in together? Get married? Change jobs? Have a baby? I can help you both prepare now for the typical (& your unique) stressors that come with those changes instead of feeling blindsided by them & trying to pick up the broken pieces later. Communication, intimacy, & sexual satisfaction can all be strengthened with some intention & time.

Are you overwhelmed by your emotions? Do you worry excessively and strive to gain control? Are events from your past difficult to leave behind? Would you like to feel more connection with others? If you have tried unsuccessfully to make changes, therapy can help. I provide a comfortable, safe environment for psychotherapy that blends warmth, humor, compassion and interactive conversation. I truly enjoy my work and strive to help clients build on strengths and create more effective patterns of living. I have specialized training and 20 years of experience working with women, men, children and families.

As a contemplative psychotherapist and meditation practitioner, steeped in over 30 years of experience, I am here to meet you right where you're at, in a safe and supportive environment. My having experienced firsthand the complexity, richness, and challenges of inner work ensures that you will not be alone on your journey of self-discovery.

I’ve always been intrigued when I‘ve come across a cairn on a hiking trail. They’ve always seemed like a tremendous gift, a show of support left by someone who’s been there before you and wants you to also succeed on your trek. And so I use a cairn to identify my practice, as a reminder that we all can appreciate a marker to help guide us in the right direction at various points in our lives. We often reach that “fork in the road” during expected or surprising life transitions. Adolescence, bereavement, trauma and growing older are just some of the changes that find us in new territory and upend our sense of stability.

It's time to make a lasting change, to get real and heal. This is too important. Let's address what's standing in the way of you living fully. I help couples who are unhappy in their relationship, caught up in an endless negative cycle that leaves them both feeling angry, hurt and alone. Just as a strong, secure relationship is a source of joy and safety, a struggling relationship can bring tremendous pain, confusion and loneliness. I work deeply with couples to help them identify the negative pattern they get stuck in and put a stop to it.

Change your life for the better with short-term therapy that empowers you to solve your own problems fast. People in today's world face many unique challenges. Whether you are just starting out, questioning the future or regretting the past, you may need help in dealing with life's social, relational and occupational difficulties.

Transform your relationship with life! Reduce stress. Release old patterns. As a licensed psychologist and registered yoga teacher, I help clients with the difficult emotional housecleaning needed to build more vibrant, satisfying, authentic lives. I cultivate collaborative relationships with clients and utilize a wide range of interventions including mindfulness, brainspotting, guided imagery, cognitive behavioral therapy, and grounding techniques to address the emotional, relational and physical challenges in clients' lives. Areas of expertise include stress management, work-life balance, burnout recovery, women's issues, grief and loss, transitions, trauma, health challenges, yoga for cancer survivors, and supervision of therapists in training.

I work with all types of people with a variety of presenting issues however the commonality is a desire to feel better, understand themselves with more clarity and insight, and experience a sense of care, connection and humor in the process of our work together. I think most people are looking for ways to sort out what has come between them and experiencing a vibrant authentic life that feels whole and well. In this exploration clients reconnect with their truest selves encountering what is both uncomfortable and liberating, developing skills, self trust and greater authenticity. I love my work and deeply appreciate my clients.

Right now we are all feeling anxious or unsure about what's going on in the world. Having an outlet to connect will be increasingly important and I am here for you by phone or video chat. The current situation with COVID-19 is likely bringing up feelings of grief, loss, sadness, fear and anxiety. It is exhausting and I can help with that. I work with women who want to feel lighter, more grounded and less anxious and depressed. Together, we will get through this.

I am here to help you cope with the stresses of life and find meaning in a rapidly changing world. * Are you looking for a natural, holistic alternative to traditional talk therapy? I use a gentle, compassionate approach to help you relax, transform unhealthy patterns, improve and deepen relationships, and reclaim your power and vitality. * Are you are sensitive or easily overwhelmed? I can help you ground and develop stronger energetic boundaries. * Do you need support for trauma or a difficult childhood? I will help you develop inner resources, so that you can safely process painful memories or PTSD.

Couples therapy: I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy. EFT leads a couple to get right to the heart of the problems that keep relationships unsatisfying and disconnected. The goal of EFT is to help you create safety and security in your relationship so that deep connection can grow from the practice of honesty and vulnerability. EFT has been found to be successful with about 75% of couples.

I am a Trauma and Addictions Expert. I work with professionals who feel stuck due to childhood trauma heal from the pain, shame and guilt to live a life of true fulfillment, joy and peace. You may be using unhealthy coping strategies such as sex addiction, pornography addiction, sports addiction, over-working or substance addictions to cope with the pain. Your relationships with your partner and children are suffering. I help you heal, get unstuck and finally reach emotional maturity, so that you can go from just surviving to truly thriving.