I help adult clients heal the long-term effects of growing up emotionally unseen, unsupported, or overly responsible for other people’s feelings. Many clients come to therapy feeling stuck in familiar loops—overthinking, people-pleasing, guilt, a harsh inner critic, or relationship patterns that leave them feeling unseen. If you’ve been the fixer, the caretaker, or the one walking on eggshells—that makes sense. You adapted.

My approach is trauma-informed and centered on parts work, and I’m trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS). My style is warm and direct, and I tend to move at a pace that feels steady—not overwhelming—so therapy stays tolerable and collaborative. Instead of pushing past your reactions, we’ll slow down and get to know the protective parts of you that have been working hard to keep you safe (the caretaker, the one that braces, the part that shuts down, the inner critic). You don’t have to force anything—if something feels like too much, we slow down and adjust. When it’s helpful, we’ll also include gentle body-based practices so your system can build a felt sense of safety—not just insight. Over time, clients often feel steadier inside, clearer about their needs, and more able to set boundaries without spiraling into guilt.

I’m LGBTQ+ affirming and culturally responsive, and we’ll pace things with your nervous system in mind. Expect humor when it helps, straight talk when it’s needed, and steady support for the big feelings and the small wins. I provide telehealth therapy for adults in Massachusetts. If you’re ready for depth-oriented work that helps you feel more grounded, connected, and on your own side, I’d love to connect.