For many people, closeness brings both the promise of safety and security

and a threat to safety and security… In other words, as far as relationships go,

we are hurt by people and yet we can be healed only by people.

~ S. Tatkin

Deciding to start therapy isn't easy. It can be anxiety-inducing, whether you are new to the process or experienced. I understand that and will work with you at your own pace. It is also important that you feel a sense of connection with your therapist, and that you feel seen, understood, and valued. As we work together, we will build a safe therapeutic relationship for you to explore your patterns in relationship with others, and with yourself. I will listen with curiosity and compassion to your stories- the ones that are causing discomfort or pain in your life and the ones that bring you happiness.

My approach is client-led, which means that you decide what to talk about in our sessions. Together, we will illuminate and make sense of patterns in your life. We will create space for new understandings about yourself. This self-discovery will be handled with compassionate regard for you and the process that you are going through.

​In my work with couples, I see all types: queer, straight, monogamous, and polyamorous. I work with many interracial and intercultural couples - addressing the various issues that come with different races, cultures, and religions in a relationship, in addition to the layer of difficult systemic issues at play. In our work, we will attend to patterns that you think are causing difficulty. We will look at improving your understanding of each other & accepting each other’s differences, improving communication, deepening connection and vulnerability, rebuilding trust, and any other issues that you think are impacting your feelings and relationship at this time.