Individuals

I am a seasoned therapist with a diverse background spanning community mental health, residential care for adolescents, and private practice. Before transitioning into therapy, I worked as a special education teacher in private and charter schools, equipping me with a deep understanding of neurodivergent minds and the unique challenges they face.

My clinical expertise centers on ADHD, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, life transitions, interpersonal relationships, and identity-related concerns, including gender, sexuality, and adoption. With extensive experience working with children and adolescents, I am uniquely positioned to support not only children and adolescents but their parents as they navigate the complexities of raising children with special needs or emotional and behavioral challenges.

I have a strong focus on working with neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with ADHD. My approach is action-oriented and rooted in behavioral therapy, helping clients develop concrete strategies to improve executive functioning, organization, and emotional regulation. ADHD comes with distinct challenges, from time management and task initiation to impulsivity and emotional sensitivity. I help clients build effective routines, strengthen their decision-making skills, and cultivate self-compassion in the face of ADHD-related struggles.

Couples

As a couples therapist, I integrate two powerful therapeutic approaches to help partners create lasting positive change. The Gottman Method, developed through over four decades of research with thousands of couples, provides a structured framework to build friendship, manage conflict effectively, and create shared meaning in relationships. This evidence-based approach helps couples develop practical skills for navigating disagreements while deepening their emotional connection.

I complement this foundation with Relational Life Therapy, pioneered by Terry Real, which addresses the deeper patterns that can create distance between partners. This approach helps couples move beyond surface-level conflicts to heal underlying hurts and develop genuine intimacy. By combining these methods, I can help partners develop concrete communication tools and address the root causes of their struggles.

Whether you're struggling with ongoing conflicts, emotional distance, or recovering after infidelity, I create a space where both partners feel heard and respected as we work together toward meaningful change.