Depression can feel like a heavy fog of hopelessness, fatigue, and disconnection. When that pain deepens, suicidal thoughts may emerge; not always from a genuine wish to die, but from not knowing how to keep living with such anguish.

I call this de-literalizing the death desire: recognizing suicidal thoughts as a symbolic cry for relief rather than a final decision.

In our work together, we look beneath the surface of despair to uncover its hidden meanings and unmet needs, while also finding practical, life-affirming steps forward. We tend to the body’s overwhelm, gently guiding the nervous system out of shutdown toward a greater sense of safety and presence. And we hold space for you as a whole person, not as a “risk to manage,” but as someone who may feel misunderstood, alone, trapped, or like a burden.

Together, we shift the focus from merely preventing death to cultivating renewed connection, purpose, and the lived experience of being truly seen and supported.

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ADHD is more than difficulty with focus or restlessness. It often involves challenges with emotion regulation, time management, self-esteem, feeling misunderstood, and experiencing overwhelm. Many people with ADHD carry a weight of internalized shame, having been labeled “lazy” or “not living up to their potential,” despite trying incredibly hard.

In our work together, we combine practical strategies to support daily functioning with deeper exploration of the self-critical beliefs that may have taken root over time. We tend to the nervous system’s overstimulation, creating more space for calm, clarity, and presence. We also look at how early experiences and internalized messages have shaped your identity, reframing them in ways that honor your strengths, creativity, and the unique way your mind works.

The goal is to move from self-blame to self-understanding, and from chaos to a more compassionate and sustainable rhythm.

Couples often seek therapy when they feel disconnected, stuck in recurring conflict, reeling from a betrayal, or unable to communicate their needs effectively. Many relational struggles stem from attachment wounds, unmet needs, and unresolved past experiences that shape how each partner shows up in the relationship.

In our work together, we explore the deeper dynamics influencing your connection while also practicing new ways of engaging that foster understanding, respect, and emotional safety. We look at the rules and roles, both spoken and unspoken, that keep the relationship stuck, and replace them with more intentional, supportive ways of relating. Along the way, we work on regulating emotional triggers, examining how family-of-origin influences may be shaping current interactions, and building trust through consistent accountability and healthy boundaries.

This is a collaborative process, where both partners share responsibility for the growth and evolution of the relationship, learning to meet each other not from a place of defense, but from a place of attunement and care.

Addiction is rarely the root problem. More often, it emerges as a solution to a complex mix of emotional, psychological, and physiological challenges. Many people turn to drugs or alcohol to soothe a dysregulated nervous system or manage underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress, or other forms of emotional pain.

For some, substances offer temporary relief from trauma; for others, they create a sense of control by regulating internal states that feel overwhelming. They can slow racing thoughts, numb pain, boost depleted energy, or promote sleep when nothing else seems to be working. In this way, substance use is predictable and accessible, though ultimately unsustainable as a method of self-soothing.

Over time, what once brought relief often leads to dependency, isolation, and more profound suffering. In therapy, we explore the emotional and psychological roots of substance use, while also building the awareness and skills needed to respond differently to triggers. We work with the body to restore a sense of safety and presence and hold space for you to reconnect with your worth, autonomy, and hope for the future.

This stage of life often brings questions of identity, shifting relationships, career pressures, and the weight of societal expectations. For many young women, it can feel like standing at a crossroads without a clear map.

In our work together, we clarify who you are, what you value, and how to create a life that feels both purposeful and authentic. We examine the perfectionistic or self-critical thoughts that undermine confidence, explore how early experiences and family dynamics have shaped your beliefs, and reconnect you with your body, intuition, and voice.

The goal is to help you move through this chapter with greater self-worth, agency, and a sense of direction that is truly your own.

Changes such as career shifts, health challenges, divorce, parenting, aging, financial stress, or identity transitions can bring about uncertainty, grief, and disorientation. While these seasons of life may not always meet the criteria for a mental health diagnosis, they often expose deeper emotional struggles, existential questions, and a longing for renewed meaning.

In our work together, we explore how these turning points can awaken old wounds, stir unconscious material, or spark reflection on life’s bigger questions. We find practical ways to navigate stress, clarify core values, and make decisions with greater intention, while also tending to the body’s responses to change. Throughout, we hold space for your strengths, resilience, and innate capacity to grow, even in times of upheaval.

The goal is to uncover the meaning within life’s shifts, reconnect with your inner resources, and move forward with greater self-awareness, clarity, and purpose.

Grief is a natural, deeply personal response to loss. Whether it follows the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a shift in identity, or another significant change, it can bring a wide range of emotions: sadness, anger, guilt, numbness, even relief.

In our work together, we explore the meaning and impact of your loss, how it reshapes your inner world, and the ways it may shift your sense of self. We find ways to navigate overwhelming thoughts and emotions, tend to the body’s responses to grief, and create space for the physical, emotional, and symbolic dimensions of mourning.

This is a space where your grief is respected and never rushed. Together, we honor what has been lost while also supporting your ability to integrate its meaning and move forward with compassion for yourself.

Behavioral addictions such as compulsive sex, shopping, or gambling often develop as ways to escape emotional pain, regulate mood, or temporarily fill an internal void. While these behaviors may offer short-term relief, pleasure, or a sense of control, over time they can create cycles of shame, secrecy, and disconnection.

In our work together, we look at what these behaviors may be symbolizing—whether they stem from unconscious beliefs, unresolved emotional conflicts, unmet needs, or early relational experiences that still shape how you seek relief, connection, or control. We identify the triggers that fuel the cycle, practice interrupting ingrained patterns, and develop healthier, more sustainable ways of coping. We also work with the body to navigate the physical sensations and heightened states that often accompany impulses.

This is an empathetic, nonjudgmental space to explore the emotional roots of these behaviors while fostering meaning, self-agency, and a more integrated sense of self.

Living with HIV/AIDS often means carrying more than just a diagnosis. It can bring stigma, medical trauma, the challenge of disclosure, identity changes, and a persistent sense of uncertainty. These experiences are not only physical but also emotional and existential, affecting relationships, self-worth, and your sense of belonging in the world. In our work, we focus on both the inner and outer aspects of living with a chronic condition, addressing shame, grief, and isolation, while also supporting your nervous system, thoughts, and capacity to connect. I offer a compassionate, integrative approach that combines practical tools with deeper meaning-making, honoring the full scope of your experience as something that deserves to be seen, not just managed. This work is not only about survival; it’s about reconnecting with yourself, reclaiming vitality, and moving toward a life rooted in dignity, purpose, and connection.