Compassionate Therapy

You often feel like an imposter in your own life—convinced that if people really knew you, they’d see all the flaws you’re tirelessly trying to hide. Shame is the quiet, constant companion that tells you to keep people at arm’s length, to never show vulnerability. Yet part of you longs to be seen and accepted, just as you are. In therapy, we can help you peel back those protective layers, letting you experience connection and acceptance in a new, healing way. This is your chance to find relief from the cycle of shame and lean into a more authentic, connected way of living.

A compassionate, humanistic approach to therapy begins with the belief that you already hold innate worth and the capacity for growth. Instead of focusing on what’s “wrong,” it invites deeper understanding of your unique experiences, values, and emotions—honoring your whole person rather than a set of symptoms. In this compassionate space, you’re met with empathy and respect, so that feelings of shame or self-doubt can gently be explored rather than pushed away. By grounding our work in authenticity, acceptance, and a genuine curiosity about who you are, we open the door to meaningful change—one where you can begin to see yourself not as a problem to fix, but a person deserving of understanding, belonging, and healing. Below are further descriptions of each modality that I use to create this approach.

  • Relational therapy emphasizes the healing power of safe, authentic connection — recognizing that our sense of self is shaped by the relationships we experience. In our work together, we’ll explore how you show up for yourself and others through the therapeutic relationship as a model. This approach fosters a healthier pattern of connection that supports deeper self-understanding and growth.

  • Emotion-focused therapy sees emotions as vital signals that guide our understanding of ourselves, our relationships, and our needs. In our sessions, we’ll safely explore, process, and learn from these emotions—allowing you to grow in self-awareness, resilience, and authentic connection.

  • Existential therapy invites you to explore fundamental questions about meaning, choice, and purpose in life. In our work together, we’ll address how these themes influence your daily decisions, helping you live with more acceptance and in alignment with your core values.

  • Narrative therapy recognizes that our lives are woven together through the stories we tell about ourselves and our experiences. By examining and reshaping these stories, we can challenge limiting beliefs, reclaim personal agency, and discover new possibilities for how we see ourselves and relate to the world around us.

Integrative & Blended Process

Therapy isn’t a formula; it’s a process that shifts and adapts as you grow. My work is rooted in relational therapy, IFS, AEDP, emotion-focused, grief, and narrative therapy, blending together in a way that is trauma-informed and compassion-centered. There is no single modality that leads to healing or works for everyone—only the one we create together, moment by moment, in the ways that feel most true to you.