A collaborative, safe and nurturing space where you can embrace unknown parts of yourself as a place of deep exploration and discovery.
A deeply engaged and attuned listener—someone who is curious, warm, and grounded. My presence is often experienced as both trusting and playful.
Come as you are—you don’t need to “be” any type of way. You are welcome here in your wholeness, in your messiness, in your uncertainty. You are enough. There is no pressure to have it figured, that’s the work we will do together.
My approach to therapy is grounded in an empowerment-focused, trauma-informed, and humanistic framework. I believe that every person holds innate wisdom, resilience, and the capacity for growth, and my role as a therapist is to help clients reconnect with their own inner strengths in a collaborative, and nonjudgmental space.
Through a trauma-informed lens, I pay close attention to nervous system regulation, attachment patterns, and the often-silent language of the body, helping clients gently reconnect with themselves and others.
As an artist, farmer, and full-spectrum doula, I bring a creative and strengths-based lens to my work. I often integrate expressive modalities such as art-making, storytelling, journaling, nature-based practices, and body awareness to support deep self-discovery and healing. Rather than centering pathology or what’s “wrong,” I support clients in drawing from their lived experiences, identities, and cultural roots as sources of transformation.
I blend evidence-based practices with creative, somatic, and relational approaches in a way that honors the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.
Modalities like Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, and Exposure Therapy provide a strong, structured foundation for skill-building, emotional regulation, and behavior change.
At the same time, I recognize that healing is not one-size-fits-all, and lasting transformation often requires deeper exploration beyond cognitive insight. To that end, I incorporate expressive arts, body-based awareness, and nature-based practices to help clients access wisdom that lives beyond words.
My work is also deeply informed by trauma theory, cultural humility, and a strengths-based lens, allowing me to adapt evidence-based tools in ways that feel accessible, collaborative, and aligned with each client’s unique identity and lived experience.
This integrative approach creates space for both practical change and profound self-discovery.
I aim to foster a therapeutic relationship that is collaborative, trusting, and connective. I believe that the relationship itself is a powerful part of the healing process—one rooted in mutual respect, authenticity, and emotional safety. My presence is warm, nonjudgmental, and attuned, allowing clients to show up as they are and feel genuinely seen and heard. I don’t believe that I hold all the answers to healing; instead, I see therapy as a shared journey where we learn from one another. Part of the collaborative experience is honoring your voice, your values, and the inner wisdom you already carry. Together, we will co-create a space where vulnerability is welcomed, curiosity is encouraged, and growth can unfold at a pace that feels right.
My personal mindfulness and yoga practice as well as my farming background informs my therapeutic approach, especially in cultivating greater awareness of the connection between mind and body. I view the body as a vital source of insight, regulation, and healing, and I often invite clients to slow down, tune in, and gently explore what their bodies may be holding. This embodied awareness can help surface emotions, deepen self-understanding, and support nervous system regulation.
My multicultural and multilingual family background has shaped my understanding of identity, belonging, and the complexity of culture. These experiences expanded my awareness of how language, tradition, and worldview shape the way we express emotion, relate to others, and make sense of our experiences. In therapy, this translates to a practice that honors the richness of my clients’ cultural identities and lived experiences—recognizing that healing looks different across contexts and is always rooted in the wisdom of one’s community, ancestry, and personal truth.
What I’m most passionate about is holding space to gently challenge people to explore past experiences, uncomfortable emotions, and internal patterns in order to better understand who they are—in relationship to themselves, others, and the world around them. This might look like sitting with distressing feelings and memories, taking accountability for past actions, and confronting internalized beliefs or survival strategies that no longer serve them. Through this process, I aim to support clients in developing deeper self-awareness and a more empowered sense of agency in their lives.
My expertise is particularly valuable for people who are ready to release patterns of binary thinking, stuckness, emotional avoidance, overwhelm, and the weight of shame or guilt. I support clients in gently unraveling rigid inner narratives and making space for nuance, self-compassion, and emotional depth. My work is also well-suited for those who are seeking to create healthier boundaries, cultivate more balance in their lives, prioritize self-care, and gain a deeper, more integrated understanding of themselves. Together, we work toward greater emotional flexibility, resilience, distress tolerance, and mindfulness.
I have the most experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults who are navigating neurodivergency, trauma, abuse, LGBTQ+ identities, feelings of not belonging, the foster care system, systemic oppression, instability, shame, depression, anxiety, OCD, ODD, and impulsive control disorders.
What you can expect from me in our first few sessions is a gentle, collaborative process of getting to know you. You’ll complete an intake form that offers insight into your personal, medical, and psychological background, which we’ll then explore together at your own pace. We’ll talk about your goals, hopes, and intentions for therapy, and begin to build a foundation of trust and connection. These early sessions are about creating a space where you can feel safe, seen, and supported as we begin this journey together.
My approach differs from conventional therapy in that it is deeply relational, creative, and rooted in collaboration rather than hierarchy. I don’t position myself as the expert who holds all the answers—instead, I view healing as a co-created process where your lived experience, intuition, and cultural context are central. Unlike more traditional models that may focus solely on symptom reduction or pathologizing behavior, I hold space for the full complexity of your story, including the impact of trauma, systemic oppression, and identity. I center emotional safety, creative exploration, and authentic connection, allowing therapy to unfold in a way that feels personalized, non-linear, and empowering.
What further sets my approach apart is the way it’s informed by my experiences as a farmer, doula, artist, and social justice advocate. These parts of my life have taught me about cycles, resilience, interdependence, and the sacredness of transition. They help me hold space for discomfort, growth, and complexity, while staying grounded in values of care, equity, and embodied presence.
Therapy with me isn’t just about symptom relief—it’s about reconnecting with your full self and reclaiming your voice in a world that may have tried to silence it.
You’re looking for a therapist who will meet you with warmth, honesty, and presence—someone who can hold space for your full emotional range while inviting deeper reflection and growth. We’ll likely be a good fit if you’re open and/or curious about exploring yourself and the world around you through a variety of therapeutic modalities, including both evidence-based approaches and more creative, intuitive, or experiential practices.
My identity as a queer, Jewish, neurodivergent woman, informs how I understand and hold space for difference, complexity, and nonconformity in others. I carry the impact of generational trauma, challenges within the education system, and my own journeys through depression and anxiety. These lived experiences inform the way I show up as a therapist—with empathy, cultural humility, and a deep respect for each person’s unique story. I advocate for approaches that respect the richness of intersectional identities and support those navigating systems that aren’t catered to them.
At the same time, I recognize the privilege I hold as a white person in and outside of therapeutic spaces. This awareness keeps me accountable to continue unlearning, listening, and examining how power and identity show up in the room. I am always open to discussing this further with my clients.
What continues to inspire my growth as a therapist is a deep commitment to lifelong learning and a profound respect for the resilience and capacity for change within every person. I’m continually moved by the ways people grow, heal, and evolve — often in the face of immense adversity — and this motivates me to keep expanding my own knowledge and skill set. I stay engaged with emerging research in mental health, neuroscience, and trauma-informed care, integrating evidence-based practices with curiosity and openness. My love for learning fuels my desire to explore a wide range of therapeutic modalities so that I can provide holistic, tailored care. It’s the ever-changing nature of both people and the field itself that keeps me inspired, grounded, and committed to becoming the best therapist I can be.
As a clinical social worker, I practice cultural humility by approaching each client with openness, curiosity, and a commitment to lifelong learning. I recognize that I am not the expert on my clients’ lived experiences, cultural identities, or values, and I make space for their narratives to guide the therapeutic process. I actively reflect on and evaluate my own biases, privileges, and assumptions, as well as seek regular supervision and peer consultation to challenge and expand my perspectives. I also aim to create a safe, inclusive environment where clients feel respected and empowered to share their cultural beliefs and practices.
Having lived in Senegal and the Middle East, I saw firsthand how culture, language, and the impacts of colonization affect one’s sense of identity and belonging. Additionally, being raised in a Jewish LGBTQ+ family with Holocaust surviving grandparents during a time when gay marriage wasn’t legal, I’ve witnessed and experienced the struggle of fighting for representation.
Creative expression I enjoy:
What grounds me and brings me joy are the intentional, soul-nourishing moments—slow mornings, long quiet baths, time shared with close friends and family, hiking, working with clay, photographing births on 35mm film, traveling to new places, and experiencing live music. Whether I’m tending the land, learning a new craft, or cooking a meal over an open fire, these practices connect me to the rhythms of the earth, to creativity, and to community. Being in tune with the natural world invites me to slow down and find meaning in the present moment—values I carry with me into my work as a therapist.
Trainings I’ve attended so far:
Around 1.5 years
My therapy sessions typically aim to strike a balance between following your natural flow and gently returning to the goals we’ve set together. I believe that healing isn’t always linear — sometimes what needs to surface in the moment takes priority. At the same time, I hold onto the bigger picture and your treatment goals, so we stay grounded in your intentions for therapy. This means our work can be both responsive and purposeful — honoring what’s present while also moving toward meaningful change.
Between sessions, I encourage you to try out the skills and techniques we’ve explored together. Whether it’s a grounding exercise, a new way of setting boundaries, or simply noticing patterns as they come up, these practices can help bridge the gap between insight and real-life change. Therapy doesn’t just happen in the room — it unfolds in your day-to-day life, and I’m here to support you in integrating what we work on in ways that feel purposeful and manageable.
