Slow down to move forward

For as long as I can remember I have been extremely sensitive to the emotions and experiences of others, often noticing what others are feeling without any verbal information. Growing up in a creative family, I always sang, wrote little songs on the piano, and learned to play instruments. During my teen years, I faced many challenges including anxiety and panic attacks. Therapy became my safe place, and I had the privilege of working with a great therapist who helped me navigate my unresolved trauma. Through these formative years, I began to realize how powerful therapy is because it was teaching me to trust myself and start to practice healthy boundaries in relationships. As a teen, I remember wanting to be a 'holistic healer' when I grew up, which has come full circle in how I work today. While attending Berklee College of Music for undergrad in Boston, I deepened my studies as a vocalist and composer. Even while in music school I followed my interest in mental health and enrolled in Psychology electives whenever I could. Mindfulness, meditation, being in nature, and body-centered practices throughout my upbringing set the foundation for how I approach therapy and the world today. For over a decade, I questioned whether I should pursue therapy professionally. I was working in a variety of industries—advertising, entertainment, production, tech—trying to find a sense of purpose. The one thing I enjoyed most about these jobs was the building of relationships. I wanted to know colleagues and clients on a deeper level, to learn their stories and have authentic, meaningful conversations. It wasn't until I experienced a big loss and relationship trauma that I jumped back into my own weekly therapy as an adult and came across Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems and EMDR therapy. I was able to slow down, notice subconscious patterns, and see changes in all areas of my life fairly quickly. I finally felt understood, organized, and grounded inside. Shortly after, I finally embraced my calling to help others heal and provide a sense of hope. My approach is built on what has worked for me therapeutically, and it is extremely rewarding to be able to give that back and help others feel less alone in their lives and more at home in their bodies. I help clients reconnect with their inner voice, their truth, and their intuition so they can heal and become a more empowered, healthy, and authentic version of themselves.