If you're here, something in your life probably isn't working the way you want it to. Maybe you're carrying anxiety that won't quiet down, or grief that hasn't found a place to land. Maybe old patterns keep showing up in your relationships, or you feel disconnected from yourself in ways that are hard to put into words.
Whatever brought you here, you don't have to figure it out alone.
I meet you where you are with empathy, care, and respect. Through deep listening, presence, and attunement, I hold a space of warmth and curiosity where it's safe to explore what's really going on.
What makes this work different is the attention to the body. Most people have tried to think their way through what’s hard. They’ve analyzed, journaled, talked it over. That can help. But the body often holds what the mind can’t fully access, and in sessions, we work with both.
I don’t work from a fixed protocol. What we do depends on what you bring, where you are, and what feels most alive. Sometimes that’s conversation. Sometimes it’s slowing down to notice what’s happening in your body, processing something through EMDR, or simply sitting with something that’s been hard to sit with.
Therapeutic Approaches
Each modality offers something different. Together, we choose what fits you best.
EMDR
An evidence-based approach for processing traumatic memories. Using bilateral stimulation (typically guided eye movements), EMDR helps your brain reprocess difficult experiences so they no longer trigger the same emotional response. Many people find relief faster than through talk therapy alone.
Somatic Psychology
The body holds what the mind sometimes can’t reach. Somatic work invites you to notice physical sensations, patterns of tension, and what your nervous system is signaling, opening up insight and relief that talking alone often can’t access.
Mindfulness Practices
Learning to be present with what’s actually here, rather than what might happen or what already did. Mindfulness builds the capacity to observe thoughts and feelings without being overwhelmed by them, which is foundational for nearly all the other work.
Intention Setting
Therapy isn’t only about processing the past. Intention setting brings focus to what you’re moving toward: the relationships you want, the person you’re becoming, the values you want to actually live by.
Jungian Active Imagination
A contemplative practice for engaging the deeper layers of the psyche through imagery, dialogue, and symbol. Active imagination can surface insight that ordinary thinking keeps at bay and help you develop a more conscious relationship with parts of yourself that have been out of reach.
Depth-Oriented Therapy
Some patterns are rooted deeper than behavior or thought, in the formative experiences that shaped how you see yourself and the world. Depth-oriented work is exploratory and unhurried, oriented toward the kind of change that doesn’t just manage symptoms but shifts something fundamental.
Common Questions About Therapy
What happens in a typical therapy session?
Sessions are 50 minutes long. We usually begin by checking in about how your week has been, then move into deeper work based on what feels most important. There is no script. Some sessions are more conversational, others may involve somatic exercises, mindfulness, or EMDR processing. You set the pace.
How do I know if therapy is right for me?
If something in your life feels stuck, painful, or confusing, and you've been unable to move through it on your own, therapy can help. You don't need to be in crisis. Many people come to therapy to better understand themselves, improve relationships, or work through patterns that keep showing up.
What is EMDR and how does it work?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy for processing traumatic or distressing memories. During EMDR, I guide you through sets of bilateral stimulation (like eye movements or tapping) while you focus on a specific memory. This helps the brain reprocess the memory so it no longer triggers the same emotional response. Many people experience relief in fewer sessions than traditional talk therapy alone.
What is somatic psychology?
Somatic psychology recognizes that the body holds emotional experiences, especially trauma and stress. In sessions, I may invite you to notice physical sensations, tension, or patterns of holding in your body. This isn't about physical exercise. It's about building awareness of what your body is telling you, which often reveals insights that talking alone cannot reach.
How long does therapy take?
It depends on what you're working through. Some people come for a specific issue and find resolution in 8-12 sessions. Others benefit from longer-term work, especially when addressing deeply rooted patterns or trauma. We'll check in regularly about your progress and goals so the work always feels purposeful.
Do you offer telehealth sessions?
Yes. I offer secure video sessions for clients in Oregon and California. Telehealth works well for most therapy approaches I use, including talk therapy and mindfulness-based work. EMDR and some somatic exercises may be adapted for video. We can discuss what works best for you during the consultation.