I’m a psychotherapist who works with adults who are thoughtful, self-aware, and often high-functioning—but feel overwhelmed by their internal experience.
Many of the people I work with come in feeling stuck in patterns they can’t quite explain. They may struggle with overthinking, internal pressure, or relationship dynamics that keep repeating, even when they try to do things differently.
How I See the Work
I’m interested in helping you understand not just what you’re going through, but why it keeps happening. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, we look at the deeper patterns shaping your thoughts, emotions, and relationships. This often includes exploring early experiences, attachment patterns, and the ways you’ve learned to navigate closeness, expectations, and stress. As these patterns become clearer, change tends to feel more natural and lasting—not something you have to force.
What It’s Like to Work with Me
My style is thoughtful, engaged, and collaborative.
I pay attention not only to what you say, but how you experience things—emotionally, physically, and relationally. At times, I may gently point out patterns or reactions that are difficult to notice on your own, especially those that once served as protection but now contribute to feeling stuck.
The goal is not just insight, but a deeper sense of clarity, flexibility, and ease in how you relate to yourself and others.
During my sessions, I am curious about the ways in which emotions speak through our faces and body posture. I pay attention to your tone of voice, movements, gestures, and facial expressions. And I also pay attention to automatic thoughts and behavior patterns that rule our lives, whether we are aware or not. I will tell you when self-protection strategies, which you may have developed during your childhood, perpetuate suffering. Over time, therapy will allow you to develop self-awareness and self-regulation skills that can be translated into relationships (including how we soothe ourselves and others) and work and play environments.
Background & Training
Before I became a psychotherapist, I spent years as a journalist and historian, diving deep into political trauma and memory for my PhD—an experience that continues to shape how I understand people’s stories today. I earned my master’s degree in social work from the University of Houston. Before starting my private practice, I worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including medical and mental health environments. These experiences shaped my ability to work with a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges.
I have received training in:
- Psychodynamic and relational therapy
- Trauma-focused approaches
- Attachment-based work
I continue to pursue ongoing education to deepen my clinical work. I believe in treating everyone with respect and embracing differences. My goal is to approach various aspects of diversity—such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, class, ability, culture, and nationality—with an open and unbiased mindset. I abide by the National Association of Social Workers’ code of ethics, which maintains high standards of education, discipline, and practice.
A Personal Note
I believe that therapy works best when there is a genuine sense of connection and trust. Therapy is a space to slow down, reflect, and better understand your internal experience. Rather than focusing only on symptom relief, we will work toward deeper and more lasting change.
Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you’re used to handling things on your own. My aim is to create a space where you can slow down, think more freely, and begin to make sense of experiences that may have felt confusing or difficult to fully understand on your own. If you’re considering therapy, we can start with a brief conversation and see if working together feels like a good fit. I offer therapy sessions in-person at my Houston office and online via video, across Texas.
I WILL ...
Help you understand your deeper thoughts, emotions, wishes, and fantasies
Shed light on the roots of your psychological suffering
Help you challenge the ways in which you might undermine yourself
Nurture your capacity to feel hope and trust (yourself and others)
Tell you that you can bounce back from traumatic experiences
I WILL NOT ...
Think you are broken or crazy
Be afraid of your emotions and thoughts
Impose my personal beliefs and values on you
Engage in a power struggle
Judge you