I take a neurodiversity and life-course perspective to therapy. Because all human minds and sets of experiences are one-of-a-kind, every person is neurodivergent.
Some neurodivergent conditions, such as ADHD, autism, and LGBTQIA+, are uncommon but natural ways of being- present from birth and needing an accepting and nurturing environment to flourish.
Our society places a high value on “being normal.” Many people respond by forcing themselves to fit expectations that do not meet their needs. This increases anxiety and depression and decreases wellbeing, physical health, and the ability to live life according to one’s values and goals.
People often have internal conflicts and can benefit from working through these conflicts. This starts with genuinely unmasking yourself to yourself- getting to know your most authentic parts of you. As part of this process, you will discover that different parts have different needs. This is the source of internal conflict.
People also experience external conflicts. These can be with other people (parents, romantic partners, children, coworkers, employers, and more) or systems (schools, workforce, healthcare, societal attitudes, and more). The ability to navigate external conflicts relies on the ability to navigate internal conflicts. I support people in making connections between the internal work and their external experiences. My goal is to help you achieve greater self-empowerment to create the life you want.
Some neurodivergent conditions can stem from trauma, leading to fear, anxiety, depression, OCD, personality disorders, eating disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and more.
Trauma can occur at any stage of life and may arise from relationships, family, community, school, or work conflicts, as well as accidents, disasters or even health conditions. These experiences can create lasting fear and complex emotional patterns that affect relationships and daily life.
Trauma alters both the brain and body, shaping how we see ourselves, others, and the world. It impacts how we experience and respond to emotions like joy, anger, sadness, and fear. My work helps people feel safe again, build healthier relationships with their emotions, and create new ways to cope with stress.
As always, I modify all approaches to be individualized, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming. You are in complete control of all aspects of the process.
CBT-I is the frontline, evidence-based approach for treating insomnia, night wakings, and other sleep concerns. It is as effective as medication without the side-effects.
Learn why sleep can challenging for you and what you can do about it. CBT-I focuses on the root causes of sleep disturbance. We can work together to make the process just right for you.
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