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My Approach

My approach combines neuroscience, evidence-based therapies, and actionable tools so you can learn practical strategies and apply them in daily life.

Modalities I am trained in and use:

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Many of the individuals I see are dealing with some combination of these challenges:

  • Burnout, work stress, or emotional exhaustion

  • Stress (acute, day-to-day, chronic)

  • Anxiety, worry, or racing thoughts

  • Depression, low mood, or feeling stuck

  • Difficulties with focus, motivation, or follow-through

  • Emotional dysregulation — feeling overwhelmed or reactive

  • Navigating life transitions or major changes (career, injuries/health conditions, relationships, retirement from sport or work)

  • Overthinking and getting stuck in your head

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  • Trauma and unresolved survival responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn)

  • Chronic pain, illness, or injury affecting daily life

  • Athletes or high performers facing injury, burnout, or identity shifts

  • Optimizing performance and resilience — wanting to improve day-to-day quality of life

  • Interpersonal challenges (conflict, communication difficulties, feeling lonely)

  • Fatigue, sleep issues

  • Perfectionism and self-criticism

  • Grief or loss

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Helping people understand their brain so they can work with it, not against it.

My Approach, Session To Session

Starting therapy can feel uncertain, here’s what working together will look like:

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Booking is simple through my scheduling page. Just create a profile, view my availability, and choose either a consultation or first appointment.

Bridging brain, body, and being.