Internal Family Systems, a form of psychotherapy developed by Dick Schwartz, Ph.D, is a perspective that views us as being made up of various parts that protect and serve us, with our core being our capital S Self—often referred to as our Highest Self or Authentic Self.

Expressive Arts Therapy, another key pillar of my therapeutic philosophy is an approach founded on the idea that creative outlets for self-expression are our birthright, and in fact, integral to us living a healthy life.

Somatic therapy is a body-based approach to healing. It helps individuals recognize states like calm, fight-or-flight, or shutdown, and use techniques such as breath, grounding, and social connection to regulate these responses. The outcome is an increased sense of safety in the body, which can be very helpful for individuals with stored trauma and anxiety.

Mindfulness helps cultivate compassionate, curious, and grounded awareness, building greater capacity to be with what is. Through guided mindfulness, we explore your inner world together and connect with the quiet, profound wisdom within you. 

Breathing strategies can help shift the body into a more regulated state. Together, we will explore breathing techniques that best support your body and goals. Intentional practices, such as heart-focused breathing inspired by HeartMath Institute, can help create greater coherence — a balanced rhythm in which the heart, brain, nervous system, and spirit operate in sync. ‍