Whole-person counseling for anxiety,
identity, and life's harder moments
Support for individuals, teens, and families in Philadelphia and beyond
Welcome!
I offer counseling for individuals, teens, young adults, and families navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, perfectionism, relationship challenges, and questions of gender and identity — including parents seeking support for gender-distressed children.
You are layered, dynamic, and whole. We all deserve a space where we can set down the roles we carry, explore our inner experiences with curiosity, and make sense of the challenges that shape our lives. Whether you're struggling to understand yourself, trying to support a child you're worried about, or simply feeling like something needs to shift — counseling can be a place to slow down, gain clarity, and reconnect with what matters most.
Through a warm and grounded approach, I help individuals and families build the skills and awareness needed to create lives that feel more connected, balanced, and fulfilling.
Parents & Families
Parenting a struggling adolescent can feel isolating, confusing, and overwhelming — especially when you're not sure how to help. If your child is navigating questions of gender or identity, you don't have to figure it out alone.
What Is DBT?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a skills-based approach that helps people manage difficult emotions, navigate relationships, and build lives that feel meaningful. It's practical, evidence-based, and effective for a wide range of struggles. Find out if DBT is right for you.
Come See Me in Person
I'm delighted to be offering in-person counseling sessions, available in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia.
You may be someone who feels deeply, notices everything, and spends a lot of time caring for others. While these qualities can be strengths, they can also leave you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from yourself.
Working Together
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I believe counseling works best when people feel genuinely seen rather than judged. My approach blends elements of DBT while helping clients better understand emotional and relational patterns. I see the therapeutic relationship as central to the work, so I take time getting to know each client in order to tailor therapy to their unique needs and nervous system.
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are deeply sensitive, and often find yourself absorbing other people's moods or managing their emotions before your own
overthink conversations, decisions, or relationships, and are hard on yourself despite appearing capable
struggle with anxiety, burnout, or emotional exhaustion that's crept in over time
live with depression, or carry a heaviness you can't quite name
are in a relationship or family dynamic that's stuck in the same patterns, and want to find your way back to each other
are navigating questions about your sexuality and want space to explore that without pressure or assumptions
are an adolescent or young adult navigating identity, gender, or just the weight of growing up — or a parent trying to support them through it
hide emotional vulnerability behind competence, humor, or self-control
crave deeper self-understanding and want therapy that feels genuinely collaborative — not a performance of being fine
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Counseling with me tends to be conversational, collaborative, and grounded in real life. Sessions don't follow a rigid script — some focus on slowing down and making sense of emotions or relationship dynamics, while others are more hands-on and skills-focused.
If we're working with DBT, part of my role is teacher. That might look like introducing a skill, practicing it together in the moment, working through a worksheet, or talking through a real situation using roleplay. You'll often leave with something concrete to try before our next session — and we'll reflect on how it went when you're back.
I try to balance insight with action: helping you understand your emotional world while also giving you tools to navigate it differently. The goal isn't just self-awareness — it's building the kind of flexibility and self-trust that makes everyday life feel not only more manageable, but more meaningful.
Ready to take the next step?
If you're looking for thoughtful, compassionate support, I'd be happy to connect. My work is grounded in nearly a decade of clinical experience, formal training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and certifications in yoga and integrative health coaching. If you’d like to chat, you're welcome to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.