My approach to therapy is about humor and heart. My style is radically genuine, which means I value authenticity and showing up as a human first rather than an expert. My style is warm, non-judgmental, and accepting.

My approach combines teaching you skills to regulate your emotions, tolerate distress and be more mindful with conversations to build insight and process long-term patterns to understand how they got there in the first place. I believe therapy is a relationship first and foremost: I bring knowledge and expertise about the mind and emotions to the table; you bring knowledge and expertise about yourself and your experience. Together you and I will collaborate to find a balance of approaches that works for you.

I love watching movies with my partner, taking walks, and playing with my dogs. I used to love reading, so my goal this year is to replace some screen time with book time.

I love a hot bath. I would spend several hours a day in the bath if my skin and adult responsibilities would allow it.

I also recharge by spending quiet time with myself: thinking or not, doing an activity or not. Just letting my mind hang out instead of being busy.

I have two dogs: a bulldog named Ghost and a chihuahua named Minnie. They are my mindfulness gurus. From waiting for Ghost while he sniffs a singular spot on the sidewalk for several minutes to watching Minnie's fierce, unrelenting concentration when I'm eating cheese, I'm constantly in awe of their ability to be ALL IN in the now.