I work with adults who have experienced many types of trauma, including:

• childhood abuse or neglect

• chronic emotional abuse or invalidation

• relational trauma

• racial trauma

• sexual trauma

• high sensitivity + not fitting into the family of origin types

• complex trauma (C-PTSD)

• intimate partner violence

• adoption/foster care experiences

• long-term survival experiences

• single-incident (car accidents, natural disasters, sudden loss)

Trauma does not have to fit a specific definition to deserve care. If past experiences continue to affect how you feel, think, or relate to others, therapy may help.

Dissociation is a natural response the mind can use to cope with overwhelming experiences. It may involve feeling disconnected from your body, emotions, memories, or surroundings.

For some people, dissociation shows up as spacing out or feeling numb. For others, it may involve memory gaps, identity shifts, or internal “parts” that hold different experiences.

These responses often develop as ways the mind protects itself during trauma. In therapy, we work gently to understand and support these protective systems rather than forcing them to change too quickly.

We all dissociate. Dissociation is on a spectrum and can have both positive and negative consequences. There is the flexible, every day end of the spectrum, and then there’s structural and rigid dissociation that often happens with single-event PTSD, complex PTSD, borderline personality disorder, and DID/OSDD.

You might notice things like:

• feeling detached from your body

• losing track of time

• feeling like different parts of you react in different ways

• difficulty remembering parts of your past

• emotional numbness or sudden shifts in mood

You do not need to have a diagnosis to begin therapy. We can explore your experiences together and understand what support might be most helpful.

Therapy can be helpful if these experiences are:

• interfering with relationships

• affecting your sense of identity

• causing distress or confusion

• making daily life feel overwhelming

Working with a therapist who understands trauma and dissociation can help you make sense of these patterns and gradually move toward greater stability and self-connection.

You can expect:

1. A free 15-minute consultation

   We begin with a brief phone consult to discuss what you’re looking for and whether my approach feels like a good fit.

2. Initial sessions focused on safety and stabilization

   Early sessions focus on getting to know your experiences, building trust, and establishing safety and stabilization.

3. Ongoing therapy

   As therapy progresses, we work collaboratively toward healing, integration, and a greater sense of internal stability.

Yes. I have experience working with individuals who experience Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Other Specified Dissociative Disorder (OSDD), and other forms of complex dissociation.

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is an evidence-based trauma treatment that uses eye movements and guided imagery to help the brain process distressing memories.

Many people find ART helpful for reducing the emotional intensity of traumatic memories while staying grounded and present.

ART can be integrated into therapy when it feels appropriate and when adequate safety and stabilization are in place.

Healing does not mean forgetting what happened. It also doesn’t rely on reprocessing trauma memories. Recovery can be about learning how to live well after the trauma.

Instead, many people begin to experience:

• Feeling more present and grounded in daily life

• Reduced intensity of triggers or flashbacks

• Greater understanding of internal experience and parts

• Less shame and self-blame

• A stronger sense of identity and self-trust

Over time, the survival patterns that once felt overwhelming can begin to soften.