A space to be heard, understood, and changed.
We all carry stories about who we are, what we've experienced, and how we've come to understand ourselves and the world around us. Some of these stories offer meaning and connection; others leave us feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about how to move forward.
Therapy offers a space to attend to these stories with curiosity, compassion, and honesty. It is a place to make room for difficult questions, to understand what has shaped us, and to consider what might be possible.
My Approach
My approach to therapy is grounded in psychodynamic and relational perspectives. I believe that understanding ourselves involves more than examining what is happening in the present. It also means becoming curious about the experiences, relationships, and patterns that have shaped who we are.
Much of what influences the way we experience ourselves and relate to others exists outside our immediate awareness. In therapy, we work together to bring some of these patterns into view, making space for greater understanding and the possibility of change.
I also believe that the therapeutic relationship itself is an important part of this work. Through a relationship marked by curiosity, honesty, and thoughtful attention, therapy offers an opportunity not only to understand ourselves differently, but to experience new ways of being in relationship.
Becoming More Fully Yourself
Sometimes the work of therapy is less about becoming someone new and more about discovering who we have been all along.
Throughout our lives, we learn which parts of ourselves are acceptable, which parts are welcomed, and which parts are better kept hidden. Over time, we may lose touch with our own desires, needs, feelings, and ways of being.
I work with women who want to understand themselves more deeply, including the parts of themselves that have been pushed into the shadows. Together, we approach these hidden places with curiosity rather than judgment, making room for what has been silenced, overlooked, or forgotten.
My hope is that this work allows women to live more freely and authentically—not according to who they have been told they should be, but increasingly as their truest selves.
Faith, Questioning, and Religious Trauma
Faith can be a profound source of meaning, belonging, and connection. It can also become a source of pain, confusion, and disconnection. For some women, religious experiences have left deep wounds. For others, beliefs that once provided certainty and stability no longer seem to fit, leaving them questioning what they believe, who they are, and where they belong.
Whether you are navigating religious or spiritual trauma, questioning long-held beliefs, or deconstructing your faith, this process can feel both liberating and deeply unsettling. It may involve grieving what has been lost, confronting difficult questions, and learning to live with uncertainty.
I sometimes describe my role in this work as that of a theological doula. Just as a doula accompanies someone through the difficult and transformative experience of labor, I sit alongside women as they wrestle with questions of faith, meaning, and identity. My role is not to provide answers, direct the process, or determine where it should lead. Rather, it is to bear witness to the pain, hold space for uncertainty, and offer the steady presence and encouragement needed to continue when the work feels particularly difficult.
I believe there is value in allowing these questions to unfold without rushing toward resolution. Whether your journey leads toward a renewed faith, a different understanding of the sacred, or a life outside religious belief, our work is guided by your own experience, questions, and emerging sense of self.
Beginning Therapy
You don't have to know exactly what you're looking for or where you hope to end up. Sometimes, the willingness to begin exploring is enough.
If you're considering therapy and wondering whether we might work well together, I invite you to reach out.