Individual Therapy
A space to understand yourself, untangle old patterns and move toward the life you actually want. You do not have to carry everything alone.
What You May Be Going Through
Life can feel heavy even when you are doing your best. You may be anxious, overwhelmed, stuck in your head or exhausted from trying to keep it all together. Maybe you are caught in old patterns you cannot break, or you feel like you are drifting away from the person you want to be.
You might notice you are overthinking everything. You might shut down when things get stressful or overextend yourself to keep the peace. You may feel disconnected from your own needs or unsure how to set boundaries without guilt. These experiences are common, and they make sense given what you have lived through.
Individual therapy gives you space to slow down, be honest with yourself and explore what is happening beneath the surface so you can make choices that support your well-being rather than drain it.
How I Work
I combine ACT, EFT, neuroscience and relational work to help you understand what is driving your patterns and how to create real, sustainable change.
We name the pattern: We look at the thoughts, emotions and reactions that show up on repeat. Understanding the pattern helps you break out of autopilot and respond with more clarity.
We work with the nervous system: Anxiety, shutdown and overwhelm are not personal failures. They are survival responses. We pay attention to what your body does so you can stay grounded instead of spiraling.
We explore your story with compassion: Your reactions have a history. We connect your present struggles to the experiences that shaped you, without judgment or shame.
We build skills that actually help: Using ACT and mindfulness-based tools, you learn how to regulate emotions, set boundaries, make values-driven decisions and communicate with more confidence.
We look at your relationships: Your relationships influence how you see yourself. We explore patterns with partners, family, friends and yourself to help you build the connections you want.
Specialties
Anxiety & Overthinking
Anxiety often shows up as racing thoughts, spirals and the constant feeling that you have to prepare for every possible outcome. You might feel pressure to “perform,” keep everything together or make the perfect choice so nothing goes wrong. This can leave your body tense and your mind exhausted. In therapy, we slow your thoughts down, understand what your anxiety is trying to protect you from and build tools that help you feel grounded instead of overwhelmed.
Identity Exploration
It is normal to question who you are, what you want and how you want to show up in relationships or in your life. Sometimes identity shifts during major life changes, relationship changes or simply growing into yourself. You may feel confused, pulled in different directions or unsure what fits you anymore. Therapy gives you space to explore this without pressure, judgment or expectation. We focus on clarity, congruence and building a life that feels like yours.
Self-Criticism & Perfectionism
Perfectionism usually comes from fear, not high standards. You might feel like you are never enough, even when you are doing everything right. Rest might feel undeserved or uncomfortable. In therapy, we explore the beliefs that keep you pushing past your limits and help you build self-compassion that does not feel cheesy or forced. You learn how to hold yourself to your values without beating yourself up.
Relationship Patterns
If you keep ending up in the same dynamic with partners or family, there is a deeper pattern at play. You might feel clingy, avoidant, shut down or overly responsible for other people’s emotions. These patterns make sense given your history, but they may not reflect who you want to be now. In therapy, we unpack where these reactions come from and practice new ways of relating that help you feel steadier and more connected.
Boundary Struggles
Setting boundaries can feel scary when conflict has never felt safe. You may say yes even when you are overwhelmed or avoid speaking up because you do not want to upset anyone. This can lead to resentment, burnout and feeling invisible in your own life. Together, we look at why boundaries feel so hard and practice setting limits that honor your needs without guilt. Boundaries become something grounding instead of something threatening.
Life Transitions and Stress
Life changes can bring grief, uncertainty and emotional strain even when they are “positive” on paper. Breakups, career shifts, moving, family changes or stepping into adulthood can shake the ground beneath you. Stress might show up as exhaustion, irritability, confusion or feeling like you lost your sense of direction. Therapy gives you space to process these shifts, understand what they are bringing up and create a path forward that feels intentional.