I have been educator, psychotherapist, and former criminologist with over 25 years of experience teaching and counseling. Before becoming a clinician, I taught high school and college students and I’ve led a bunch of workshops and intensives on emotional intelligence, traumatic healing and other subjects. It’s hard to believe I’ve been in private clinical practice nearly 15 years.

Aside from meeting me directly, the best way to get a vibe about me is to read my Substack posts at The Open Cage. It’s place for me to share some of what I’ve learned from work and life in a creative format. You won’t find clinical language or boring case histories, I promise.

My Approach: Creative, Scientific, and Tailored to You

I view therapy as both a creative art and a science. My “change” work is grounded in memory reconsolidation—a research-backed process that helps “rewrite” the emotional sting of past memories, allowing for lasting change. For clients who have been affected by traumas large and small, this approach has been a game changer.

My main goal is to help you cultivate a balanced state of mind to meet life’s challenges with confidence. To get there, we’ll use a creative and collaborative approach, tailored to you, regardless of whether you seek support or targeted change. I integrate a range of proven tools, from clinical hypnosis and creative visualization to psychodynamic and strategic therapy practices, to best support you.

Experience, Empathy and Perspective

Now, at midlife, I’ve had my own journey through life’s ups and downs. This lived experience is my most valuable asset as a therapist. It has given me a genuine patience and perspective that allows me to understand my clients’ struggles and successes with far greater compassion and depth.