Approach & Methods
Most people come to therapy not because something is wrong with them, but because something meaningful has been too much to carry alone.
My approach is grounded in the belief that we are wired for healing, connection, and growth—and that when those capacities have been disrupted by overwhelm, loss, or pain, they can be gently restored in the presence of safety and attuned care.
The work we do is experiential and relational. Rather than focusing only on understanding your story from a distance, we pay attention to what is happening here and now — in your body, your emotions, your inner world, and in our shared space. Change happens not through force or fixing, but through careful pacing, responsiveness, and allowing what has been held back to finally have room to move.
I draw from several complementary methods, each offering a different pathway into healing. You don’t need to know which one you need. We listen together and follow what wants attention.
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
AEDP is the heart of my work.
At its core, AEDP is about healing through relationship—helping emotional experiences unfold safely in the presence of a caring, engaged other. Many of the difficulties people bring to therapy developed in moments when they had to manage alone what was too much to handle. AEDP works by offering a different experience: one where you are not alone as emotions arise, shift, and transform.
We move gently and collaboratively, tracking what feels right for you. Over time, fear, shame, and self-protective patterns can soften, making space for relief, clarity, resilience, and a more grounded sense of self.
AEDP is not about pushing into pain — it is about following your nervous system toward what supports healing.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS offers a compassionate way of understanding the many parts of us that have developed to survive.
Some parts protect by staying busy, staying in control, or staying distant. Others hold pain, fear, or unmet needs. In this work, we approach all parts with respect—recognizing that each one formed for a reason and carries important information.
Through curiosity and care, we help these parts feel seen and understood, so they no longer have to carry their burdens alone. As this happens, people often experience a greater sense of inner calm, self-trust, and emotional flexibility.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR supports the processing of experiences that the nervous system has not yet been able to digest.
When something overwhelming happens, it can remain stored in a raw, unintegrated way—showing up later as anxiety, emotional flooding, intrusive memories, or a persistent sense of threat. EMDR helps the brain and body complete what was interrupted, allowing these experiences to be remembered without being relived.
The work is carefully paced and grounded in safety. You remain present, oriented, and in control throughout the process.
Breathwork
Breathwork invites the body into the healing process.
Through guided breathing, people often access emotional states, insights, and sensations that words alone cannot reach. Breathwork can support emotional release, deep settling, and reconnection with parts of the self that have gone quiet or numb.
When offered within a supportive therapeutic container, breathwork can help the nervous system reorganize in ways that feel organic and meaningful.
How This Work Is Held
These approaches are ways of listening and being with you — attuning to what your system is ready for and responding with care.
The pace is collaborative. The work unfolds over time. Again and again, the focus returns to safety, connection, and honoring your inner wisdom.
If you’re curious about any of these methods, you’re welcome to explore them further.