Therapy with me is not about being analyzed or told what to do. I focus on building a genuine, collaborative relationship where clients feel safe, understood, and respected. Because I work with children, teens, and adults, I bring a developmental lens to therapy, understanding how emotional patterns form over time and tailoring care to each stage of life. I believe meaningful change happens when clients feel truly seen, not judged or rushed.

As an RPT, I use play to understand the purpose behind behaviors and the beliefs or unmet needs beneath them. When we address those deeper layers, children naturally grow in confidence, emotional regulation and relationship skills.

The Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential means I’ve completed advanced training and supervision in play therapy beyond my graduate education. Recognized by the Association for Play Therapy, this certification reflects specialized experience in using developmentally appropriate, evidence-based approaches specifically for children.

With trauma informed care, I don’t just focus on behaviors, I look at the story underneath them and the nervous system patterns driving them.

I’m also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain reprocess distressing or traumatic experiences so they no longer feel overwhelming. EMDR allows clients to heal at the root, not just manage symptoms.