My interest in psychology started when I was a teenager and often found myself assuming the role of listener among my friends, providing a compassionate ear as they shared challenges, successes, and other life experiences. This was my first glimpse into the healing power of human connection.

I later trained in settings ranging from schools and college counseling centers to psychiatric inpatient units. I've treated many clients with histories of trauma, including profound abuse as well as less obvious but equally complex forms of interpersonal trauma. I've seen firsthand how these experiences can create a fragmented sense of self, emotional disconnection, and difficulty forming secure relationships in adulthood.

By creating a therapeutic space where my patients feel safe, unconditionally accepted, and never pressured to discuss issues before they're ready, I help them develop a more integrated and realistic understanding of themselves while increasing their sense of connection with others.

I also have considerable interest in and experience working with college students and young adults, a stage of life that is often exciting but can also feel conflicted, confusing, and frightening. Young adults are navigating not only career goals but also questions of identity, relationships, and how to live in a way that aligns with their values. It is a great honor to join my patients on their personal journeys and help them find their own paths toward a meaningful life.