My Approach to Therapy
Therapy with me is informed by a blend of theories and approaches because I recognize that clients come with a wide range of life experiences, challenges, and symptoms. What works for one person may not work for another, so I integrate multiple modalities to fit your unique needs, comfort level, and preferences. Whether we are exploring trauma, relationship patterns, or complex emotions, our work together will be tailored to resonate with you and support your healing. These perspectives allow therapy to address healing on multiple levels, physical, emotional, and psychological. Most importantly, I believe the therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone of effective therapy. Safety, trust, and rapport are not just helpful in therapy, they are essential.
My work is grounded in trauma-informed, humanistic, feminist, systemic, attachment-based, and physiological perspectives. These lenses allow me to see each client as a whole person shaped by past experiences, relationships, and the broader social context. A trauma-informed approach ensures that we move through the work with care while acknowledging the profound impact trauma can have on both the mind and body. A humanistic perspective honors each person’s unique capacity for growth, healing, and self-understanding.
I also integrate feminist and systemic perspectives that recognize how social and cultural forces shape our experiences. This includes acknowledging the ways power dynamics, societal expectations, and systemic inequalities can influence mental health and well-being, particularly for those who have been marginalized or silenced. A systemic lens also explores how family, community, and cultural systems shape your experiences and relationships.
An attachment-based perspective is central to my work. Early relationships with caregivers often shape how we relate to ourselves and others throughout life, influencing our ability to trust, feel safe, experience emotions, and develop a sense of self-worth. When early attachments were inconsistent, neglectful, or harmful, these patterns can continue to affect relationships, self-esteem, and emotional regulation later in life. In therapy, we work to understand and heal these patterns, allowing for healthier relationships with others and a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
I also integrate a physiological lens that highlights the deep connection between the mind and body. Emotional and psychological experiences are closely linked to our physical state, and paying attention to the body’s responses can provide important insight into both distress and healing. Trauma and chronic stress can disrupt the nervous system, often leading to symptoms such as anxiety, dissociation, emotional reactivity. These responses are understood as adaptive nervous system responses to overwhelming experiences. In therapy, we explore how your body’s responses connect to your emotional experiences and focus on practices that increase safety and regulation. Over time, this process can support greater nervous system flexibility and reduce trauma-related symptoms.