Therapy for Adults
Effective therapy starts with a genuine, human relationship
It’s common to feel uncertain about starting therapy. Many adults think they “should be able to handle it on their own,” or carry a quiet belief that by now they should have already figured things out. Sometimes we hold ourselves to an internal timeline that doesn’t account for loss, trauma, neurodivergence, or how much life can ask of us. Life isn’t linear. Seeking support often means you’re tuning into what you need now. For many, that can feel like an act of defiance. It can be a way of reclaiming our power, not losing it.
My sense is that we are “fellow travelers” on the path. As a therapist, I hope to empower and embolden you. I love to see my clients pushing back against expectations set by the dominant, neurotypical culture. I love to see my clients give themselves permission to do accommodate themselves.
My clients are are at all different stages of life.
Some are adjusting to the transition out of high school or college.
Some are figuring out how to work a job without constant burnout.
Others are parents who are trying to do things differently than their parents and often navigating how to balance their needs with their neurodivergent partner and/or children.
Other are exploring how to live a more authentic life through gender-affirming changes.
And all-the-while many are facing the challenges of childhood experiences and trauma that left deep wounds.
My Specialities and Approaches
Neurodiversity-affirming therapy
Late-diagnosed neurodivergent therapist checking in! I take a flexible and accommodating approach for each unique individual and welcome your “neurospicy” self (e.g. autistic, ADHD, AuDH, PDA, dyslexic, etc.). Learn more about neurodivergent-affirming therapy here.
Trauma recovery & EMDR
I am here to support you as you do this challenging and transformative work. I am EMDR Certified and integrate Internal Family Systems (“parts work”), attachment therapy, and somatic-informed approaches. Learn more about EMDR and trauma healing therapy here.
Relationship challenges
Interpersonal and attachment challenges come up for all of us at one point or another. These difficulties are painful and frustrating. We all get “stuck” sometimes. Often there are wounds that need to be addressed before we are ready to let go of old patterns and try something new.
LGBTQIA+ affirming
I am here to support you wherever you may be in your process. I also work with parents and partners who are supporting a loved one’s exploration or transition. I continue to grow my knowledge and skills and work to connect with other affirming providers and resources.
Parental coaching
I provide parental coaching for parents of neurodivergent children (of any age) who are looking for a therapist who understands that traditional parenting approaches do not support all children. I have deep respect for hard your job is as you learn about your child’s needs (and often your own needs too).
Emotion regulation
Problems with emotion regulation often lead to “fear of feelings.” Your feelings are not the enemy. “Regulated” also doesn’t always equal calm. Our feelings are useful information and often point to unexpressed needs. I approach this work with curiosity and unconditional acceptance.
It’s normal to be nervous. Here’s what to expect.
Free phone consultation.
Contact me to schedule a time to chat. This is a no-pressure opportunity for you to get a sense of me before scheduling a session.
Schedule a session.
I will send you paperwork to fill out electronically (no printing needed). It takes about 10 minutes to complete. We will review the important stuff in the first session.
First session.
You will get email reminders for each session. People often worry about doing the first session “right.” I’m here to tell you there is no wrong way. I’m here to gently guide you through it and support you to get the most out of therapy. Sessions will not be graded!
Alexandria, VA