I work with older adolescents and adults who are seeking therapy and support for depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, major life transitions, and relationship challenges. I approach therapy from an eclectic and integrative perspective, drawing from humanistic, psychoanalytic, relational, and Imago theories.

I believe the relationship between therapist and client is key to effective therapy, and I care deeply about forging an authentic, genuine relationship with each person who comes into my room. Together, with empathy, respect, and humor, we can create a collaborative place to explore your feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and experiences.

Everyone can agree: being in relationships is hard! And it’s not just because of money, sex, or laundry left on the floor. As a trained Imago Therapist, I help clients gain insight into their relational dynamics, explore how their early experiences and attachments affect their present relationships, establish safety with their partners, communicate more effectively, and gain tools to repair and grow together. I help couples repair and connect in an environment free from negativity and criticism.

I welcome the opportunity to work with couples and individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+ and heterosexual, monogamous and non-monogamous. I am sex-positive and affirming of all types of relationships.

I approach my clients with a creative and collaborative spirit, and my therapeutic style is grounded in genuineness, compassion, and openness, and I strive to be attuned to each person and their unique needs. I believe it is a privilege to sit with people and hold their stories.

I received a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Pennsylvania, where I focused on psychoanalytic and relational approaches. Along with my learned knowledge, I draw from wide-ranging professional and lived experiences: building a life in foreign countries, working in high-pressure and high-rejection environments, performance-related anxiety, marriage, divorce, depression, grief, life and career transitions, and developing curiosity and resilience.

I came to the field of mental health counseling from the performing arts world, where I was a professional musician, a teacher, and finally an artistic director. Originally from Wisconsin, I currently live in Washington, DC with my partner and our two cats. I am an ice cream enthusiast, an avid crossword puzzler, and a frequent zoo-goer.