Individual Therapy

for individuals within the State of California

Bumps in the road are inevitable, but you don’t need to do it alone.

Life can throw a lot at us, and therapy can be a place to figure out what’s going on beneath the surface. Whether you're struggling with upsetting memories, feeling stuck in old patterns, or just need a safe space to reflect during a big life transition, I’m here to help.

I take a holistic approach to therapy, meaning I’ll look at all parts of your life—your emotions, thoughts, and physical well-being. I’m here to help you challenge those old, limiting beliefs you’ve internalized about yourself and the world, and to help you reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have been overlooked or undervalued.

There’s no "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to therapy. Everyone’s needs are different. In our work together, we may use a combination of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic and mindfulness work, all based on what will work best for you.

If you're ready to dig deeper, make lasting changes, and move towards the life you want, I’m here to guide you through it.

EMDR Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a type of evidence based therapy that can help reduce the emotional charge tied to past experiences, making them easier to think about without feeling overwhelmed, frozen or stuck.

In an EMDR session, we use guided eye movements (or sometimes other forms of bilateral stimulation, like tapping) to help your brain process these memories more fully. The goal of EMDR is to help you move forward from the past and feel more at peace in the present. It's an effective tool for managing trauma, anxiety, and other difficult emotions, and can help you heal in a way that feels both gentle and powerful.

You can visit www.EMDRIA.org for more information.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy

IFS is a therapeutic approach that helps you understand and heal the different parts of yourself. Think of it like this: inside each of us, there are different "parts" or aspects of our personality—some that are nurturing and supportive, and others that may be hurt (ex: a depressed part), angry (ex: an explosive part), or protective (ex: a people pleasing part). These parts can sometimes get stuck in patterns that cause emotional pain or conflict within us.

IFS therapy helps you get to know these parts better, understand their roles, and work with them in a way that promotes healing. Some parts of you may have developed protective behaviors because of past hurts, while others might feel neglected or overwhelmed. Through IFS, you learn to listen to these parts with curiosity and compassion, and help them shift from being stuck in old patterns to finding new ways to support you.

If you want a fun intro to IFS and Parts work, I recommend watching the movie Inside Out. Joy, Fear, Anxiety, Anger, Envy, etc are some of Riley’s Parts.

Trauma Therapy

Trauma refers to any experience that overwhelms your ability to cope, leaving you feeling emotionally or physically hurt, unsafe, or helpless. It can happen after a single, intense event like an accident, assault, or loss of a loved one, or you may have experienced more repeated/ prolonged exposure to abuse, neglect, or living in an environment where safety was unpredictable. Regardless of the nature of your trauma, it can have a deep impact on how you view yourself and others and affects the lens in which we view the world through.

Trauma can leave you feeling stuck in patterns of pain, confusion, or disconnection, and can affect the way you respond to stress, relationships, and even your own emotions.

Eating Disorder and Body Image Therapy

Eating disorders and disordered eating can take many forms. Whether it’s constant dieting, restriction, binge eating, purging, over-exercise or body dysmorphia, these patterns are often ways of coping with emotions or situations that feel overwhelming or out of control.

These disordered eating behaviors may offer temporary relief, but they don’t address the deeper issues, and they can end up making us feel worse in the long run. The truth is, your body is not the problem. The problem lies in the unrealistic dream we’ve been sold—that if we can fix how we look, we’ll fix how we feel.

In therapy, we can begin to unravel and explore the deeper emotional layers driving these patterns. Together, we’ll work to challenge the false beliefs that link your worth to your appearance, and instead, focus on learning to treat your body with compassion, regain trust in your body and to stop measuring your worth by the amount of space you take up. We’ll also explore healthier, more sustainable ways to cope with life’s challenges—ways that don’t involve controlling or punishing your body.

As someone who has personally recovered from an eating disorder, I can tell you firsthand that recovery is not only possible, but it’s also worth it.

FAQs

  • A typical therapy hour is 50 min. However, for longer EMDR reprocessing sessions we can discuss incorporating 80 min sessions.

  • It is up to you! I recommend weekly therapy sessions to begin, as we get to know one another and establish treatment goals. You may attend therapy to accomplish specific goals and then decide you want to take a break. Others love to have a dedicated, weekly space set aside where they can pause and reflect on life. I will always provide you will my recommendation and we will work together on what feels right for you.

  • Ask questions and look for a therapist that feels right! That fit is SO important. Therapy is ultimately a space built on trust and safety, so you want to work with someone that meshes with your personality, who can challenge and push you, while also feeling supported.

  • That is what those first couple of sessions are for! I will always let you know if I feel I may not be the right therapist to fit your needs, just as you get to assess if you feel we are good pair. If either of us determine that another therapist may better serve you, I will provide you referrals to any of my wonderful colleagues.