I believe that relationships, whether with ourselves or others, are at the heart of our well-being. It’s all about how we connect, communicate, and find meaning with the people around us. And that applies to the therapist and client relationship as well– the relationship that unfolds in the therapy room is key! My approach is grounded in empathy and openness, creating a warm and trusting space to help you uncover the unconscious, decipher relational patterns in the present, and tune into yourself.

I love working with people who are:

Tired of how things have been and are ready to make shifts happen.
Willing to slow down and embrace their emotions.
Curious about why they are the way they are.
Ready to explore and process past relationships and patterns. 
Seeking greater connection and meaning in their lives.
Learning to cope with the ups and downs of life.
Hoping to challenge painful feelings and experiences that they are carrying.

We all have a primary need for relatedness and connection. We weren’t meant to do life alone! Unfortunately for us, though, we don’t always have the tools to create and maintain the connections we crave.

As an Imago Relationship Therapist, I help clients:

Communicate more effectively (even about the hard topics!).
Build empathy between partners and expand tolerance for one another’s unique perspectives and experiences.
Understand what patterns and dynamics are happening and why.
Explore how early experiences and attachments affect present relationships.
Engage in relationships more intentionally and consciously.

I came to the field of counseling and therapy from the performing arts world, where I was a professional musician, a teacher, and finally an artistic director. This journey taught me creativity, sensitivity, resilience, and the ability to stay curious— all things I now bring into my work as a therapist. Originally from the midwest, I have lived in an assortment of other places around the USA and abroad and currently in Washington, DC with my partner. I am an ice cream enthusiast, an avid New York Times Connections player, and a recently converted cat-person.