My Philosophy

I believe that much of our emotional suffering can be understood in the context of what has happened to us and the world in which we have had to survive and adapt. Trauma, loss, disconnection, injustice, and painful life experiences can profoundly shape how we come to understand ourselves and how we move through the world.

From our earliest relationships, we learn what is welcomed, what is rejected, and what we need to do to preserve connection and belonging. We may learn to hide, diminish, or disown parts of ourselves that seem to threaten those important relationships. In the language of depth psychology, these unacknowledged parts of ourselves can become part of the shadow—not because they are necessarily bad or undesirable, but because at some point we learned that they were safer left unseen.

As children, we often learn to prioritize attachment and belonging over authenticity, adapting parts of ourselves in order to preserve the relationships upon which we depend. These adaptations can follow us into adulthood long after they are needed, shaping how we relate to ourselves and to others.

Over time, we can become disconnected from important parts of who we are. We may experience depression, anxiety, shame, feelings of inadequacy, or a pervasive sense that something is missing. We may struggle with identity, purpose, relationships, or belonging without fully understanding why. Experiences of grief and loss can bring these questions even more powerfully to the surface.

I believe there is tremendous value in becoming curious about the parts of ourselves we have forgotten, rejected, hidden, or simply never had the opportunity to know. This includes not only the difficult aspects of ourselves, but also our creativity, vulnerability, intuition, strength, desire, playfulness, and other qualities we may have learned to leave behind.

In depth psychology, this inward journey is sometimes understood as a kind of Hero's Quest—a process of bringing greater awareness to what has remained outside of consciousness and gradually integrating more of ourselves into the lives we are living.

This is not always easy work. But greater self-understanding can create space for choice where there once seemed to be only reaction. As we become more aware of our patterns, needs, wounds, strengths, and inner contradictions, we may begin to experience a greater sense of authenticity, meaning, connection, and wholeness.

You already carry within you much of the wisdom and understanding you need. Sometimes we simply need another person to accompany us as we learn how to listen for it, make meaning of what we find, and discover our own way forward.

That's where I come in.

My Areas of Practice

While much of my work centers on grief, loss, death anxiety, end-of-life concerns, trauma, emotional regulation, and personal growth, my clinical experience has allowed me to work with a broad range of presenting concerns. My approach is integrative and individualized, so the work we do together will be shaped by your particular needs, experiences, strengths, and goals. If you are seeking support outside of these areas, I welcome a conversation to determine whether my experience and approach are a good fit for you.

My Orientation

My approach to therapy is integrative and intuitive, drawing from a variety of clinical theories and therapeutic traditions while remaining grounded in the individual needs of each person I work with. Transpersonal and depth psychology perspectives are particularly influential in how I understand healing, meaning, growth, and the human experience.

I believe that there is much more to life, and death, than our five senses are normally able to perceive. I believe that we are flesh and blood and bone, yes, but more importantly, we are also all an amalgam of energy and soul and spirit moving through life in an intricately interconnected way within the larger cosmos. As such, we are capable of great emotional depth, intuitive understanding, spiritually transformative experiences, and the kind of peace that comes from understanding that there is no separate self.

Our Work Together

Whether you are coming to therapy for grief and loss, trauma, emotional distress, self-discovery, relationship concerns, or spiritual and personal growth, our work together will be integrative and individualized. I draw from a variety of therapeutic theories and traditions, including transpersonal and depth psychology perspectives, based on your individual needs, interests, and goals.

At the heart of my approach is curiosity about your inner world—the patterns, experiences, beliefs, relationships, and parts of yourself that have shaped who you are. Together, we may explore what has been hidden, rejected, forgotten, or simply left unexplored, while also paying attention to the strengths, wisdom, creativity, and resilience you already carry.

Our work may draw from a wide range of therapeutic approaches, concepts, and practices. These may include talk therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems concepts, shadow work, dreamwork, meditation, guided visualization, narrative approaches, mindfulness practices, bibliotherapy, cinematherapy, art and creative expression, spiritual ritual, or shamanic journeying when those practices are meaningful and appropriate for you.

There is no single path that works for everyone. Some clients are drawn to depth work, symbolism, spirituality, dreams, and exploration of the unconscious; others are not. We will use what resonates with you and supports the work you came to therapy to do.

My role is not to tell you who you are or who you should become. It is to accompany you with curiosity, compassion, clinical experience, and respect as you deepen your understanding of yourself and discover what greater authenticity, meaning, connection, and wholeness look like in your own life.

Peace and fulfilment is possible. It is already within you.