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Anxiety

When I work with anxiety, I see it as more than just a symptom—it’s a signal pointing to something deeper, often tied to unresolved emotions or relational patterns. I help clients explore these layers, looking at how their anxiety might be connected to early attachment wounds or relational dynamics that haven’t been fully processed. I also encourage a somatic approach, guiding clients to tune into their bodies and recognize how anxiety shows up physically, so they can move toward a more grounded, embodied response. I like to bring compassion—and sometimes humor—into the process, helping clients feel safe enough to explore their anxiety in the broader context of their lives, not just the immediate moment. Ultimately, I believe anxiety can be a doorway to deeper self-awareness, connection, and healing, guiding clients back to love and their own internal resource.

Life transitions

Life transitions can be seen as profound opportunities for growth, even though they often bring uncertainty, fear, or loss. I help clients see that these moments—whether it’s a new job, a relationship change, or a major shift in their personal life—aren’t just disruptions but chances to reconnect with what’s most essential within themselves. I guide them through the process of understanding their emotional responses to these transitions, helping them explore what’s being let go of and what new possibilities are emerging. My focus is on grounding them in the present, while also helping them hold space for the unknown, trusting that there’s something transformative on the other side. Ultimately, I encourage clients to approach transitions with a sense of curiosity and compassion, seeing them not as obstacles but as doorways to deeper self-awareness and renewal

Depression

I understand depression as a state where someone has disconnected from vital parts of themselves, often to protect against deeper pain or overwhelm. I believe depression can be a way of shutting down emotionally, especially when unresolved grief, unmet needs, or relational wounds linger beneath the surface. My approach is to help clients slowly reconnect to these deeper emotions, not to push through the depression but to understand it as a signal of something unaddressed. I encourage clients to approach their depression with curiosity and compassion, helping them notice how it shows up in their bodies, relationships, and their sense of purpose. For me, depression is a doorway back to self—an opportunity to rediscover one’s aliveness, while always holding love, hope, and possibility at the core of the healing process

trauma

Working with trauma requires deep care and respect, recognizing that it often creates profound disconnection within a person—both from themselves and from others. I help clients create a sense of safety first, allowing them to explore their trauma at their own pace, honoring their capacity to engage without being overwhelmed. Drawing on depth psychotherapy, I work with clients to uncover the deeper unconscious layers of their trauma—those parts of the psyche that have been split off or buried. I guide them to reconnect with these parts, exploring the symbolic or archetypal meanings of their experiences, while also paying close attention to how trauma manifests somatically. By integrating the conscious and unconscious aspects of their experience, I support clients in making meaning of their trauma in a way that fosters deep healing and transformation. Ultimately, I believe trauma can be a path to profound growth, helping clients reclaim their sense of self and move toward a greater wholeness and connection, both inwardly and outwardly

relationship issues

In working with relationships—whether it’s romantic, familial, or friendships, I view them as a mirror, reflecting back patterns of connection, disconnection, and unmet needs. I help clients explore how their early experiences with attachment and connection have shaped the way they relate to others now, often helping them see how unconscious patterns from the past play out in the present. My focus is on fostering authentic communication and emotional awareness, helping clients develop deeper compassion and understanding both for themselves and for those they are in relationship with. Whether it’s a couple working through conflict or navigating family dynamics, I support people toward connection and love. I believe every relationship, no matter the struggle, can be a path toward growth, healing, and deeper intimacy when approached with self-awareness and an open heart

self relationship

No matter where we go, there we are with our self. This work is a process of reconnecting with our core sense of worth and authenticity. I believe that many struggles in this area arise from layers of conditioning, societal expectations, and unresolved familial wounds that obscure a person’s true self. Through a depth-oriented approach, I help clients explore these layers, often diving into unconscious beliefs and patterns that have been influencing how they see themselves. By engaging with these deeper aspects, we can uncover the stories or experiences that may have distorted their self-image. I work with clients to not only heal these wounds but to rebuild a relationship with themselves that is grounded in self-compassion, acceptance, and a recognition of their inherent value. Ultimately, my goal is to empower them to feel more aligned with their true self, embracing their unique identity, and cultivating a deeper sense of self-worth and love