Areas of Clinical Focus

Self-Compassion

Self-compassion therapy is a therapeutic approach that helps people develop self- and other- oriented compassion. The goal of self-compassion therapy is to help clients practice mind and body awareness so that they are able to recognize and accept their feelings in a way that demonstrates self-love.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness-based therapies use meditation, relaxation, and awareness exercises to help a client to focus on the present moment, aiming over time to experience day to day situations and stressors in nonjudgmental and non-reactionary ways.

Trauma Informed Approaches

In grief therapy, a trauma-informed approach recognizes that loss may be layered with past or ongoing trauma, and aims to create a safe, supportive space for healing. This means honoring each person’s pace, offering choices in how they process grief, and being mindful of how individual histories and experiences shape the grieving process. Rather than pushing for closure, we focus on building trust, fostering resilience, and gently supporting clients in finding meaning after loss.

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Gottman Method

The Gottman Method provides practical tools for couples to enhance their interactions. This strategy teaches multiple approaches to managing conflict and strengthening emotional connection.

Boundaries Work

Healthy boundaries are the foundation of strong, respectful relationships—with others and with yourself. In Boundaries Work, we develop tools to set healthy limits and express your needs within relationships. We work to move past patterns like people-pleasing, conflict avoidance, or feeling overly responsible for others. Together, we’ll build practical skills to communicate effectively, recognize boundary violations, and create relationships that feel safe, balanced, and authentic.

Communication Skills

Effective communication is key to healthy, connected relationships. In therapy, we’ll work on identifying unhelpful patterns—like defensiveness, shutting down, or misreading cues—and build skills for clear, respectful, and assertive expression. Whether you're navigating conflict, setting boundaries, or deepening emotional intimacy, communication work helps you feel heard and understood.

Brain Health Strategies/Amen Clinic Method

I draw on research from the Amen Clinics to support clients in developing practical skills to manage ADD/ADHD symptoms like inattention, disorganization, and difficulty with follow-through. This brain-based approach involves exploring ways to strengthen focus and executive functioning through lifestyle changes, skill-building, and emotional support. Using the Amen Method’s “4 Circles” model—biological, psychological, social, and spiritual—we take a holistic approach to lasting change.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that helps people identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors. It's an evidence-based treatment that can help a wide range of mental health conditions. CBT is based on the idea that thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected, and that negative thinking can lead to a negative cycle. The goal of CBT is to help people break down problems into smaller parts and develop practical strategies to cope with them.

Psychoeducation & Neurodivergent Care

In the context of neurodivergent therapy, "psychoeducation" refers to the practice of providing individuals with detailed information and understanding about their neurodivergence, including its characteristics, challenges, and potential strengths, to empower them to better manage their experiences and advocate for themselves within their lives.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that helps people identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors. It's an evidence-based treatment that can help a wide range of mental health conditions. CBT is based on the idea that thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected, and that negative thinking can lead to a negative cycle. The goal of CBT is to help people break down problems into smaller parts and develop practical strategies to cope with them.

Dialectal Behavioral Therapy

Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a type of psychotherapy that teaches skills to help people manage their emotions and improve their relationships. These include: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, etc. Research shows that DBT can lead to significant improvements in controlling emotions, social functioning, and behavioral patterns.

Self-Compassion

Self-compassion therapy is a therapeutic approach that helps people develop self- and other- oriented compassion. The goal of self-compassion therapy is to help clients practice mind and body awareness so that they are able to recognize and accept their feelings in a way that demonstrates self-love.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a gentle, structured, and research-backed approach that helps people heal from trauma, anxiety, negative self-beliefs and overwhelming life experiences. By using guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation (tapping, tones), EMDR helps the brain process stuck memories, easing emotional intensity and shifting negative beliefs. Clients often experience a renewed sense of calm, clarity, and confidence, as they begin to see past events in a more balanced and empowering way. It’s a powerful path toward feeling grounded, safe, and in control again.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a gentle, structured, and research-backed approach that helps people heal from trauma, anxiety, negative self-beliefs and overwhelming life experiences. By using guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation (tapping, tones), EMDR helps the brain process stuck memories, easing emotional intensity and shifting negative beliefs. Clients often experience a renewed sense of calm, clarity, and confidence, as they begin to see past events in a more balanced and empowering way. It’s a powerful path toward feeling grounded, safe, and in control again.

Polyvagal Theory Strategies

Polyvagal Theory helps individuals understand how their nervous system reacts to trauma by identifying states of fight, flight, freeze, or safety. By recognizing these states, people can use specific strategies—like breathwork, co-regulation, or grounding—to shift their body into a calmer, more connected state. This awareness and regulation support healing by fostering a sense of safety, resilience, and restored connection with self and others.

Dialectal Behavioral Therapy

Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a type of psychotherapy that teaches skills to help people manage their emotions and improve their relationships. These include: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, etc. Research shows that DBT can lead to significant improvements in controlling emotions, social functioning, and behavioral patterns.

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