Here to Help You Heal
As a psychotherapist with 8 years of experience, I help adults struggling with complex psychological, relational, and identity-based concerns. These may include Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD), bipolar spectrum disorders, trauma-related conditions, or autism spectrum disorder. While diagnostic categories can provide a useful framework, I view my patients as multidimensional individuals whose difficulties often cut across discrete symptom clusters.
Oftentimes, my patients seek therapy after extended periods of “managing” on their own – functioning well academically, professionally, or creatively, but experiencing internal distress, dysregulation, or interpersonal difficulties. For example, anxiety may manifest as chronic rumination, intrusive thoughts, or somatic hyperarousal. Depressive states often involve loss of interest in daily life or activities, impaired concentration, and a diminished sense of connection to self and others. Trauma histories can present through hypervigilance, affective instability, relational mistrust, and somatic re-experiencing. For individuals with bipolar disorder, challenges often arise in tolerating the oscillation between hypomanic expansiveness and depressive collapse. Those on the autism spectrum may report social communication challenges, sensory sensitivities, or difficulties with cognitive flexibility, often accompanied by a profound sense of being misunderstood.
I seek to help those who are motivated to not only address and reduce these challenges, but to also pursue deeper self-understanding. My ideal client is someone who is prepared to engage in a collaborative therapeutic process that achieves these goals and are willing to reflect, to tolerate moments of discomfort, and to test new relational and intrapsychic possibilities. They do not need to be “ready” in the sense of having resolved concerns about therapy or the future, but are open to exploring the meaning of their uncertainties and the function they may serve.
I am especially interested in the ways emotional processing and communication styles intersect, particularly within close relationships. Many of my clients are members of the LGBTQIA+ community or are actively exploring questions of gender identity and sexual orientation. They often seek an affirming therapeutic environment that validates their lived experience while supporting them in navigating stigma, minority stress, or identity development.
I am particularly drawn to working with individuals who have experienced invalidation—who have been told they are “too sensitive,” “too much,” or “not enough.” Such patients often internalize these messages, leading to shame, self-criticism, or relational withdrawal. Within our therapeutic alliance, they encounter a corrective relational experience: a space of attunement, nonjudgment, and clinical curiosity that affirms the reality of their suffering while facilitating adaptive change.
Ultimately, I look forward to working with anyone who is ready to invest in the process of integrating symptom management with psychological growth. My patients cultivate greater emotional regulation, relational satisfaction, and an enhanced capacity to live with authenticity.
My Approach to Care
My therapeutic approach is both practical and reflective, drawing from a range of therapies so we can tailor the work to what you most need—whether that’s immediate relief from distress, deeper healing from past trauma, insight into the unconscious and developmental origins of your struggles, or new ways of relating to yourself and others. My integrative approach—drawing from psychodynamic therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)—addresses both dimensions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides a structured way to understand how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected. Together, we identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop skills for managing anxiety, depression, or intrusive thoughts. CBT is problem-focused and evidence-based, offering strategies you can apply right away in your daily life.
For patients with trauma histories, I incorporate trauma-informed care and somatic approaches. Trauma is not only held in memory but also in the body—through hyperarousal, tension, or a sense of being “on guard.” Somatic therapy helps bring awareness to these physical responses, releasing stored stress and creating a greater sense of safety and regulation in the nervous system.
Mindfulness is another central tool. By cultivating present-moment awareness, mindfulness practices reduce reactivity and increase tolerance for difficult emotions. Patients often find that mindfulness creates space between stimulus and response, helping them feel more grounded and less overwhelmed.
At the foundation of all this is deep listening. I work to create an environment where your story can be spoken without judgment or pressure. Many patients come to therapy feeling unseen or misunderstood; having a space where you feel fully heard is often the first step toward healing. Through careful listening, I help you identify patterns, connect past and present, and recognize strengths that may have gone unnoticed.
No matter the approach, I remain direct and engaging—I don’t sit passively in the therapist’s chair. I challenge you to see new perspectives, often using Socratic questions, practical tools, and homework when helpful. My goal is to support self-discovery and growth while helping you arrive at your own insights and solutions.
My role is not to impose answers, but to collaborate with you in discovering new ways of thinking, feeling, and relating. Whether your goal is symptom relief, processing trauma, or cultivating self-acceptance, I provide a safe and supportive framework for meaningful change.
A Journey into Exceptional Patient Care
My path to becoming a therapist began at a young age, when I found myself drawn to connecting with and supporting people who were different from me. I was curious about their experiences and wanted to understand their perspectives. At the same time, I also observed struggles in my own family and wished at the time that psychotherapy had been a more accepted treatment and not so stigmatized. Later, during high school, I came to recognize my own struggles with depression and began doing deep personal work. That process not only helped me heal, but also gave me a profound appreciation for the courage it takes to confront emotional pain.
Through this self-exploration, I developed a strong interest in the neuroscience of the brain, empathy, and human connection—what allows us to feel understood, why we repeat certain patterns, and what helps us change. Psychology became a natural path forward, offering me a way to combine both personal insight and intellectual curiosity.
Over time, what began as a desire to understand myself and others has grown into a professional calling: to provide a space where people can explore their inner worlds, find relief from suffering, and cultivate a greater sense of meaning and connection in their lives. This journey continues to inform not only how I work with clients, but also how I continue to grow as both a person and a therapist.
In my practice now, I believe in empowering the patient to learn tools that will help themselves, and building a relationship on the trust that will facilitate growth.
Personal Interests
Outside of my clinical work, I enjoy a wide range of hobbies. Art is a favorite pastime, and you’ll often find me researching art history and attending curatorial exhibitions. I also love to get moving with yoga/kundalini yoga and dance – or keeping my mind active with a game of chess. When I’m not doing any of these, I’m spending quality time with friends and family.