FAQs

I practice from a relational psychodynamic perspective. Psychodynamic means I start with the assumption that our mental life is complex - there are multiple forces at play, constantly shifting and interacting beneath the surface. Many of these feelings, motivations, and patterns operate outside our conscious awareness, which is why relying only on what your mind already knows isn't enough to shift the deeper sources of suffering.

The main way I help you explore this inner landscape is through the relationship we build together, and by examining how patterns show up in your connections with significant people in your life. I believe relationships determine the quality of our wellbeing. Our deepest wounds often come from relationships, and paradoxically, the most profound healing happens when you risk being vulnerable with another person and discover that you can be understood, safely held, and accepted.

My approach gets to the root rather than just managing symptoms. The relationship we build becomes both the laboratory for discovering these patterns and the place where healing happens, through being truly known by another person. It's not just about gaining awareness of why you keep ending up in painful cycles, but actually experiencing yourself differently in a relationship. When you experience what it's like to be seen without judgment or to express difficult emotions without being rejected, something shifts at a cellular level, creating lasting change.

After our initial consultation, I’ll have a sense of what brings you to therapy and the goals you hope to work toward. In our first full session, we’ll begin to explore those themes in more depth. Early in the process, I’ll also want to learn more about your history, since past experiences often shape how we navigate the present—even when the issues you’re bringing in feel more immediate or acute.

For couple or partnership work, we’ll focus on understanding the patterns you fall into together and begin developing a shared language around your experience. This foundation helps us move from reactivity toward insight and connection.

We’ll also take time to review informed consent and practical details like scheduling, cancellations, and confidentiality, so you have clarity about the structure of our work together.

Throughout, I encourage you to ask questions—about therapy itself, my approach, or anything that might be on your mind. This is your space, and it’s important that you feel informed, supported, and empowered from the start.

I typically recommend weekly sessions during the beginning and middle stages of therapy. This helps us stay connected and creates the consistency needed for deeper work. Over time, we can adjust the frequency depending on your goals and needs.

For those experiencing more severe psychological distress, I also offer the option of meeting multiple times per week, which can help accelerate progress.

Therapy doesn’t follow a fixed timeline. Some clients feel relief in a few months, while others choose to continue longer to work on deeper patterns. As therapy evolves, it often becomes less about symptom management and more about having a grounded space to reflect, reset, and grow.