Most people find their way to therapy carrying something they've been managing alone for a long time... patterns that keep showing up, pain that hasn't had a real place to land, or a quiet sense that something needs to shift. This page is meant to give you a feel for how I work and whether my approach might be a good fit for where you are.

How I Work With You




My approach is rooted in the belief that lasting change happens from the inside out. Rather than focusing primarily on thoughts and behaviors, we start paying close attention to what your body and nervous system are telling you, because your body is often holding more meaningful information than you realize.

Much of my work is informed by somatic principles and Internal Family Systems (IFS), a parts-based model that gets curious about the different parts of you that show up in your life, like the part that shuts down, the part that over-functions, or the part that's been carrying something heavy for a long time. You don't need to be familiar with any of this coming in. We figure it out together.

I am also trained in EMDR, an evidence-based approach for processing trauma. In my practice, EMDR is never a quick jump-in process. Before we move into the deeper work, we spend time:
  • Building internal resources and tools to help you feel grounded and supported
  • Understanding your nervous system and how it responds
  • Getting to know the parts of you connected to what you're carrying
  • Moving at a pace that feels manageable and safe

The goal is always to work with your system, not against it.



Working from the inside out



Religious harm can be hard to name, and even harder to talk about. Whether you're in the middle of deconstruction, have walked away from your faith entirely, or are contemplating re-engaging with faith in a way that is meaningful for you, this is a space where all of that is welcome.

The impacts of religious harm often run deeper than people expect, touching how you see yourself, your relationships, your body, your worth, and your sense of safety in the world. And because this kind of pain is frequently invisible to those around you, or actively dismissed, it can feel profoundly isolating.

I bring both personal and professional experience to this work. In addition to my therapy practice, I spent time as a trauma coach working exclusively with individuals affected by religious trauma through the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery, work that deepened my understanding of just how complex and layered this healing can be.

If you've been harmed by a rigid, high-control, or fear-based belief system, you don't have to figure it out alone.










Religious harm, trauma, and deconstruction

Have questions about these approaches?

 I've put together some answers to common ones on my FAQ page.