Modalities

Therapy is most effective when the fit is right.

Over the years, I’ve learned that effective therapy requires focus. While therapy can address many different struggles, my work is most impactful when I stay rooted in my area of expertise. I specialize in working with couples and individuals navigating relationship concerns, helping them better understand patterns, strengthen connection, and create meaningful change.

I have invested extensive training in working with couples and individuals through the Gottman Method, while also integrating psychodynamic approaches to help uncover how past experiences continue to shape present-day patterns. When exploring the past, some memories can feel more emotionally charged than others. In these cases, I may incorporate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) or hypnotherapy—both evidence-informed approaches that help reduce the emotional intensity of memories that feel as though they are still happening in the present.

 What is the Gottman Method?

The Gottman Method is a research-based approach to couples therapy that helps improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen emotional connections. It provides practical tools to deepen understanding, build trust, and create a lasting, fulfilling relationship. By learning to handle disagreements in a healthy way and fostering positivity, couples can improve intimacy and build a stronger bond.

What is psychodynamic therapy?

Psychodynamic therapy helps you uncover how your past experiences and unconscious feelings shape your current thoughts and behaviors. By exploring these connections, you can gain deeper insight into yourself and develop healthier ways to respond to life's challenges.

 What is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapy designed to help you process and heal from distressing or traumatic memories. When something overwhelming happens, your brain sometimes stores that memory in a way that makes it feel as though it’s still happening, causing emotional or physical distress.

During EMDR, we use guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation (like tapping) while you briefly recall the difficult memory. This helps your brain process the memory in a healthier way, reducing its emotional charge, so it feels less intense and decreases the impact on your present. EMDR is a highly effective, research-backed method that can help you feel calmer and more in control of your responses.

What is hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic approach that uses focused attention to help access patterns, beliefs, and emotional responses that are not always reachable through insight alone. It is a collaborative and gentle process—similar to becoming deeply absorbed in a conversation—where you remain fully aware and in control. This approach can be especially helpful for shifting long-standing emotional and behavioral patterns, particularly when you understand an issue intellectually but feel stuck in creating lasting change.