about my practice
The strategies that helped you get this far may not be what you need now.
It can be disorienting to realize that the version of you who once handled everything with competence and steadiness feels harder to access. What used to feel manageable now feels heavier.
You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. And you’re not “bad at coping.”
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable, and used to managing a lot. They’ve often been the steady one in their relationships, families, or careers. Over time, though, they begin to notice patterns — in their stress responses, habits, relationships, or self-talk — that no longer feel sustainable.
That awareness can bring up difficult questions:
Why does this feel harder than it used to? What’s shifting here? What’s wrong with me?
Nothing is wrong with you.
People struggle not because they lack strength, but because they need clarity and support.
What To Expect in Therapy with me
Beginning therapy can bring a mix of relief, hope, and uncertainty. Many people arrive feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or confused about why things that once felt manageable now feel so heavy. You don’t need to have everything figured out before we begin. Part of our work together is making sense of what has been weighing on you.
Early sessions focus on understanding your experiences — your history, the stressors you’re facing, the relationships that matter to you, and the patterns that tend to show up when life becomes overwhelming.
My style is collaborative and engaged. I ask thoughtful questions, offer observations, and help you connect patterns that may be difficult to see from the inside.
Some sessions may focus on practical tools for managing anxiety, stress, or emotional overwhelm. At other times we slow down to explore the deeper experiences shaping how you respond to challenges, relationships, and life transitions.
You don’t need to show up as anything other than yourself. There is space here for rage, frustration, grief, doubt, resentment, and the thoughts that can feel difficult to say out loud.
Over time, many clients develop greater self-understanding, stronger boundaries, and more confidence navigating stress and relationships.
areas I help with
Anxiety and chronic worry
Depression
Postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and other perinatal concerns
Pregnancy-related mood changes
Identity shifts in parenthood
Major life transitions
Burnout and high-achiever stress
Body image concerns
Identity exploration
Relationship issues
Adjustment to relocation or homesickness
Self-esteem and self-worth challenges
Women’s issues
perinatal & postpartum support
I specialize in perinatal mental health, including pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, and the identity shifts that often accompany becoming a parent.
The transition to parenthood can bring profound emotional and psychological changes. I work with individuals experiencing postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, and the complex emotional adjustments that can follow childbirth.
New parents are often told the answers are outside of them — in books, social media, and the opinions of others. What many people need instead is space to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and approach parenting with more confidence and self-trust.
There are many ways to do this parenting thing “right.”
Visit my Psychology Today profile to learn more about my services and how I can help.
training & professional background
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (MSW, LCSW) and certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). I have training and experience in mindfulness-based approaches to therapy and often integrate mindfulness practices to support emotional awareness, stress regulation, and self-compassion.
I work with curious, reflective adults who are open to exploring new perspectives and creating meaningful change.
next steps
You are not broken or doing it wrong.
You are allowed to make mistakes, change your mind, and try again.
If you’re wondering if therapy might help, please reach out for a consultation to see whether working together feels like the right fit.
