Psychodynamic Individual Therapy
Therapy is a space to slow down, make sense of what you're experiencing, and begin to understand not just what you're feeling, but why certain thoughts, emotions, and patterns keep showing up in your life.
My approach is primarily grounded in psychodynamic therapy, which focuses on how your past experiences, relationships, and emotional history continue to influence the way you see yourself, connect with others, and navigate life's challenges today.
Together, we'll gently explore the patterns that may be leaving you feeling stuck or causing distress, while becoming curious about where they came from. Curiosity and reflection go hand in hand. Reflecting on early relationships, difficult experiences, emotions that feel hard to access, or beliefs you've developed about yourself and the world can help you become more aware of why you experience the world the way you do.
As these patterns become clearer, you can begin to respond to yourself and your experiences in new ways, creating space for meaningful and lasting change.
While psychodynamic therapy is the foundation of my work, I also incorporate elements of Internal Family Systems (IFS) when they feel helpful. IFS is a compassionate approach that helps us understand the different "parts" of ourselves that naturally develop throughout life. You might notice a part that pushes you to achieve, a part that avoids situations that feel overwhelming, or a part that carries anxiety, hurt, or self-criticism. These parts aren't flaws—they developed for important reasons. At one point, they were trying to protect you, help you cope, or meet a need.
“Parts are little inner beings who are trying their best to keep you safe.”
― Richard C. Schwartz, No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model
Rather than trying to get rid of these parts, IFS invites us to approach them with curiosity and compassion. As we begin to understand what they're trying to do for you and where they came from, you can strengthen your connection to your core Self—the calm, compassionate, and grounded you that is capable of leading with greater clarity and confidence.
Together, these approaches allow us to explore both the deeper roots of your experiences and the ways they continue to show up in your life today.
As your understanding grows, you can begin to heal old wounds, develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself, and create healthier, more fulfilling ways of relating to others.
I often work with individuals who are:
Looking to build healthier, more fulfilling relationships with themselves and others
Feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, overthinking, worry, rumination, or emotional overwhelm
Healing from trauma or painful life experiences and wanting to reconnect with themselves
Navigating grief, loss, or life transitions that feel difficult to process
Struggling with self-esteem, self-worth, confidence, or self-acceptance
Feeling weighed down by perfectionism, people-pleasing, or the pressure to always "get it right"
Experiencing family conflict, complicated relationship dynamics, or challenges with communication and boundaries
Working through addiction, either personally or in relation to a loved one's experiences
Wanting to better understand their emotions, relationship patterns, and how the past continues to shape the present
Hoping to develop healthier coping strategies, stronger connections, and a more compassionate relationship with themselves