Relationships and Adult Therapy

Beginning therapy can feel both hopeful and intimidating, especially if you’ve spent years trying to hold things together on your own. In our work together, you can expect a space that is calm, steady, and judgement-free — a place where we slow things down enough for you to finally hear yourself.

Your first session is simply a conversation. I’ll ask gentle questions about what’s bringing you in, what you’ve tried before, and what you’re hoping for. You don’t need to prepare or have everything figured out. My job is to make the process feel safe, collaborative, and manageable from the very first moment.

This is one of the most common questions clients ask — especially people who were raised to be self-reliant or “strong for everyone else.”
Here’s the truth: you don’t come to therapy because you’re weak. You come because something in your life deserves more care than you can give it alone. If you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship patterns you can’t break, emotional exhaustion, or a constant sense of not feeling good enough, therapy can give you a place to rest, reflect, and rebuild.

Needing help is not a failure. It’s a turning point.

Therapy is not a lifetime sentence — it’s a season of focused support.
Some people notice changes in a few months; others benefit from longer work, especially if we are healing attachment wounds, shifting generational patterns, or calming long-standing anxiety. We’ll check in often about what’s working, what’s changing, and what you need next.

My goal is always to help you grow into a version of yourself that feels steady, confident, and equipped — not dependent on therapy forever. Most people feel better within 6 to 8 sessions.

We go at your pace.

Many adults struggle with anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties that trace back to early experiences — feeling unseen, walking on eggshells, taking care of other people’s emotions, or learning to be “too independent” to avoid disappointment.

You never have to tell your whole story at once. We’ll explore only what feels useful and safe, weaving together past and present in a way that helps you understand your patterns without feeling overwhelmed by them.

You might first notice small shifts — feeling a little more grounded in your day, reacting with less fear in your relationships, or catching yourself before falling into old patterns. Therapy “working” often looks like clarity, emotional steadiness, and a growing sense that you can trust yourself again.

We’ll decide together what progress means for you. My role is to help you recognize growth even in the subtler moments — the ones that show you’re building a stronger inner foundation.

Warm, direct, and deeply collaborative.

I integrate attachment science, relational psychology, and evidence-based approaches like DBT and mindfulness — but always in a way that feels human and connected, not clinical or rigid.

People often tell me they feel both understood and gently challenged. I hold the big picture of your life while helping you take small, meaningful steps toward the relationships and emotional world you want.

Absolutely — in fact, these are some of the most common concerns people bring to therapy.

Whether you’re navigating dating, a long-term partnership, or the lingering effects of emotional wounds in your family of origin, therapy can help you finally name what’s happening underneath the surface: the fear of abandonment, the pull to please, the discomfort with closeness, or the sense that your needs are “too much.”

Healing attachment patterns is slow, steady work — but it’s deeply transformative. Together, we’ll help you move from relationship survival mode into relationship confidence.

For many clients, yes. Online therapy offers flexibility and privacy — and it still allows us to build a genuine, trusting connection.
If you prefer the comfort of your own home or have a busy schedule, teletherapy can be a calming, accessible way to get meaningful support without added stress.

Costs vary depending on the session length, services provided, and your insurance plan. I’m always transparent about fees and payment options, and we’ll talk through it upfront so there are no surprises.

Many clients use out-of-network benefits, and I provide documentation to support reimbursement if your plan allows it.

Look for someone whose presence feels steady and safe — someone you feel you can be real with. Research shows that the quality of the relationship, more than the specific modality, predicts positive outcomes.

My advice: trust the part of you that knows what feels right. A good fit isn’t about perfection; it’s about comfort, connection, and the feeling that you don’t have to hide.