As a licensed psychologist, I support people who feel overwhelmed by overthinking, perfectionism, people pleasing, or the pressure to always be “enough.” Together, we explore the patterns behind these experiences with curiosity and compassion, understanding not only how they affect your life today, but also what they may have been trying to protect you from.
My work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), while also integrating tools from Mindfulness, Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems (parts work), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Rather than applying a one size fits all approach, I adapt these methods to meet your unique needs and experiences.
In our work together there is no pressure to have everything figured out. We move at a pace that respects both your limits and your desire for change, creating space for honest reflection, curiosity, self compassion, and meaningful change. Even the parts of you that feel “too much” or “not enough” are welcome here.
This process can help you reconnect with yourself, relate to yourself with greater understanding, and make choices that feel more aligned with the life you want to create.
Healing is not about changing who you are. Healing is about finding who you truly are
Through the process of healing, we are not trying to become someone else or eliminate our imperfections. Healing is not about fixing who we are, but about rediscovering who we have always been.
Many people come to therapy feeling exhausted from constantly overthinking, trying to meet expectations, or feeling that they are never quite “enough.” Over time, these pressures can distance us from our authentic selves.
As we grow up, we often internalize beliefs shaped by our environment, society, and early experiences. These beliefs can quietly shape how we see ourselves, leading us to doubt our worth, question our choices, or feel responsible for everyone else’s needs.
Healing invites us to gently explore these patterns and understand where they come from. Through this process, we begin to develop a more compassionate relationship with ourselves. We start to see that the parts of ourselves we struggle with do not make us less worthy, but simply make us human.
As we become more aware of the beliefs and influences that have shaped us, we begin to loosen the beliefs and patterns that keep us disconnected from ourselves. Often, we discover that our authentic self was never lost. It was simply hidden beneath expectations, roles, and the pressure to be something we believed we needed to be.
Healing, then, is not about becoming perfect. It is about learning to live with greater self-awareness, acceptance, and authenticity. It is the process of coming home to ourselves, embracing both our strengths and our vulnerabilities, and allowing ourselves to live with greater freedom, balance, and inner calm.
"There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in."
