My work focuses on helping people who are overcommitting, experiencing guilt when saying no, and prioritizing others over themselves. Many of my clients are navigating worries about disappointing people. In sessions, I focus on helping clients identify and stay with their own needs instead of defaulting to others. If saying no feels impossible, you’re constantly overthinking how others feel, and you’re exhausted from trying to keep everything together, we’ll work on helping you finally take up space in your own life.
You’ll be in a space that is warm, honest, and supportive, but also gently challenging. My goal is to help you become aware of patterns, tolerate guilt, and practice gradual and specific boundaries. I welcome clients who are ready to work through their anxiety, overwhelm, and fear of disappointing people. You can expect sessions to be a place where you don’t have to perform or put others first, and where we can start to understand your patterns and make real lasting changes.
I tend to be especially skilled at helping clients slow down and actually notice themselves. What clients often notice about working with me is that I pick up on patterns quickly and help them make sense of what’s been feeling confusing. I’m especially attuned to the ways people overextend themselves and lose touch with their own needs. I balance warmth with directness. I balance being attuned and supportive with not colluding with unhelpful patterns. I’m attuned to the moments when clients override their own needs without even realizing it.