Often, the anxiety and heaviness we carry aren't just 'in our heads'—they are held in our nervous systems as a result of the relationships and family dynamics that shaped us. If you feel stuck in old patterns or overwhelmed by the past, there is a path toward feeling grounded and secure within yourself.
Depression & Disconnection: Gently re-engaging with your feelings and your life's vitality.
Relational & Family Trauma: Untangling the "old stories" and attachment wounds that impact your current self-worth and boundaries.
Cultural Identity & Belonging: Navigating the weight of systemic pressures, bicultural identity, or the complexities of family-of-origin expectations. We explore how your cultural history shapes your nervous system and your sense of safety in the world.
Self-Esteem & The Inner Critic: Shifting from harsh self-judgment toward self-compassion, helping you feel secure and confident in who you are.
People-Pleasing & Perfectionism: Learning to prioritize your own needs and settle your nervous system's need for external safety.
MY THERAPEUTIC APPROACH
Understanding Your Inner World
We work to identify and offer compassion to the different 'parts' of you- the protectors that keep you safe and the wounded parts that need healing. This helps you lead from a place of 'Self' rather than from your triggers.
Connect with Your Heart
Using attachment science, we explore how your early relationships shaped your emotional world, helping you create a 'secure base' within yourself.
Processing the Past
For those carrying the weight of traumatic memories, EMDR helps your brain and body finally 'digest' the experiences that keep you feeling stuck, allowing the emotional charge to fade so you can live in the present.
Regulation as the Foundation
Therapy isn't just about talking; it’s about physiological safety. I help clients understand their "Window of Tolerance" and learn tools to soothe their nervous systems in real-time. Sessions offer a purposeful space where individuals can bravely explore their emotional experiences. We begin by grounding into the present moment, ensuring your nervous system feels safe enough to do the deeper work of unburdening and integration.
All Parts of You Are Welcome Here
In this space, we don’t just welcome the parts of you that feel "put together." We welcome the parts that feel anxious, the parts that are grieving, the parts that use perfectionism to survive, and even the parts of you that feel "too much." Healing happens when we stop trying to exile pieces of ourselves and start inviting them back into the light.
Beyond your internal world, I am committed to honoring every part of your identity—including your culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, and spiritual beliefs. I provide a culturally affirming and neuro-inclusive space for individuals to explore their fullest selves without judgment. You don't have to leave any piece of yourself at the door.