Internal Family Systems
IFS is a compassionate approach that views you as made up of many “parts”: protective parts that manage pain, and wounded parts carrying past hurts; all working hard to help you survive. Beneath them is Self, the steady, wise core of you that is capable of leading healing from within.
In therapy, we don’t push parts away or judge how you’ve coped. We get curious about their intentions, help them feel safe, and allow healing to unfold gently. Clients often describe IFS as finally feeling “more like myself” again.
This approach is especially helpful for those recovering from narcissistic or relational trauma, who may feel disconnected, confused, or unsure of their own needs. Instead of reliving memories, we focus on restoring inner safety and trust so you can move through life feeling more grounded, regulated, and whole.
The goal of IFS isn’t to change who you are, it’s to help every part of you feel heard and supported, so your true Self can lead the way forward.
Somatic Therapy
Somatic therapy begins with a simple truth: your body remembers what your mind tries to move past. Stress, heartbreak, fear, and years of walking on emotional eggshells don’t just live in your thoughts, they settle into your muscles, breathing patterns, posture, and even the way your nervous system responds to everyday life.
In somatic work, we slow down and gently reconnect you with the cues your body has been sending: tightness in the chest, a knot in the stomach, the urge to shut down, or the constant feeling of being “on alert.” Through grounding techniques, mindful movement, breathwork, and body-based awareness, we help your nervous system shift out of survival mode so you can feel safe, calm, and present again.
Somatic therapy helps you process the trauma without reliving it. It’s about creating new experiences of safety. As your body relaxes, your emotions become more manageable, your thoughts clearer, and your ability to trust yourself naturally grows. Many clients describe this work as the moment things finally begin to “click” in a way talk therapy alone never reached.
Emotion Freedom Technique
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), commonly known as tapping, is a powerful yet gentle method that blends cognitive therapy with acupressure. By tapping on specific meridian points while acknowledging what you’re feeling, the brain receives a message of safety, and emotional intensity begins to soften.
Tapping helps regulate the amygdala, calm the fight-or-flight response, and interrupt old emotional loops that keep you stuck in anxiety, self-doubt, or panic. It’s especially helpful for clients recovering from relational trauma, chronic stress, or narcissistic abuse, where the body has learned to brace for impact even when nothing is wrong.
Sessions may include guided tapping sequences tailored to what you’re experiencing: fear, anger, grief, confusion, or physical tension that won’t release. Many clients notice an immediate sense of grounding, clarity, and relief, and learn to use tapping on their own between sessions to settle their system or break repetitive patterns.
EFT becomes a tool you can carry everywhere, a way to soothe your body, regulate your emotions, and remind yourself that you are safe, capable, and in control of your inner world.
Cognitive/Dialectal Behavioral Therapy
CBT and DBT help you understand the patterns that shape how you think, feel, and respond, especially when life feels overwhelming or your emotions feel too big to manage alone.
With CBT, we look at the stories your mind automatically tells you: “I’m not enough,” “I can’t trust myself,” “Everything is my fault.” Together, we gently challenge these beliefs and replace them with thoughts that are clearer, kinder, and grounded in truth rather than fear.
DBT adds in the emotional skills many people were never taught: how to self-soothe, how to tolerate hard feelings without spiraling, and how to stay grounded when your body wants to shut down or explode. You learn practical tools for communication, boundaries, emotion regulation, and mindful awareness that actually work in real life.
These approaches blend beautifully with somatic work. Your body settles; your thoughts quiet; your emotions make more sense. Clients often describe CBT/DBT as the structure that helps them feel more in control, more confident, and more capable of creating the life they want.
Couples/Co-parenting Counseling
Relationships rarely break from one moment, they wear down in the quiet places where partners stop feeling understood, valued, or emotionally safe. My work with couples is grounded in Gottman-inspired methods, personalized communication tools, and a calm, non-judgmental space where both partners can finally exhale.
We look at patterns, not only what you argue about, but how you communicate, how you listen, and how you reach for each other when things feel tense or overwhelming. Sessions often focus on emotional attunement, turning conflict into curiosity, and learning communication that feels softer, clearer, and more honest.
For couples healing from relational trauma or recovering from narcissistic dynamics, we prioritize rebuilding safety, trust, boundaries, and mutual respect so connection can feel possible again.
I also support co-parents navigating the complex emotional terrain of raising children together: whether you’re partnered, separated, or in a blended family. We work on reducing conflict, creating predictable routines, and communicating in ways that protect the children from tension while allowing each adult to feel heard and respected. My role is to help you shift from reactive interactions to steady, child-centered teamwork.
The goal isn’t perfection, it’s connection, clarity, and a healthier rhythm. A relationship or co-parenting partnership where both people feel seen, supported, and able to work together rather than against each other.