I have worked with people

…who find themselves thinking, “I need to find my voice”…

…who are deep feelers, creatives, and fellow therapists…

…who are seeking healing from family, religious, systemic, and sexual trauma…

…who have difficulty with assertiveness…

…who are harsh self-critics…

…who are paralyzed by anxiety…

…who are tired of “being strong” and playing a role…

…who are dissatisfied in their relationships…

… who are unhappy but “don’t even know where to begin”…

I draw from a relational psychodynamic orientation; in practice, this means our task together is to get intimately familiar with who you are and what motivates how you feel and how you respond. This comes from a variety of places - our early attachments, formative life experiences, current stressors, and the meanings we make from them. When we uncover how these things are playing out in real time, we also find a way through.

In our sessions, I will ask you thought-provoking questions to bring your own internal wisdom forward, gently challenge you to consider new possibilities, and help you in becoming more acclimated with your inner world. I often use what is happening between us in the here-and-now as important information to attend to and be curious with.

I believe therapy offers a unique opportunity to bring forward the parts of ourselves we tend to keep hidden - when these parts are witnessed, held, and nurtured, we have the opportunity to experience healing and move forward in our lives with greater resilience and emotional health.

Patients have described my style as warm, thoughtful, and empowering.

I am a clinician who is also engaged and invested in my own therapy. My dedication to my own personal growth allows me to make space for and interact with your emotional experiences with the utmost care.

I currently offer telehealth sessions to clients anywhere in the state of Oregon and Pennsylvania. Our work together will always be confidential and compliant with all relevant standards (HIPAA, the American Psychological Association, and the Oregon and Pennsylvania licensing board).

I also work with clients in-person at my Lancaster, Pennsylvania office in the Liberty Place building.