Comprehensive Support

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​Grief and Loss

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How do we cope with a loss that feels unimaginable? How do we move forward when everything we once knew feels changed, and the path ahead seems unclear?

Grief is a natural, human response to loss—one that we will all experience at some point in our lives. It can arise from many different experiences, including the death of a loved one, the end of a meaningful relationship, trauma, or other significant life changes. Grief often brings deep emotional pain and can show up in ways that feel overwhelming, confusing, or isolating.

Grief doesn’t only live in our thoughts—it can impact every part of our daily lives. You may notice changes in your sleep, appetite, energy, or ability to focus. Tasks that once felt simple may now feel heavy or exhausting. Emotions can shift quickly, ranging from sadness and anger to numbness or even moments of relief or guilt. You may feel disconnected from others, unsure of how to move forward, or like the world around you continues on while you feel stuck.

No two grief experiences are the same. Each person carries their own story, their own loss, and their own way of moving through it. Grief is not linear, and there is no “right” way to heal. Having support and a safe space to process your emotions can be an important first step. Therapy offers a place to better understand your experience, gently work through your grief, and begin to move toward healing in a way that feels authentic to you. I also incorporate Brainspotting, a gentle, body-based approach that helps access and process emotions that may feel difficult to reach through words alone. This can be especially helpful in grief, where pain is often held deeply in both the mind and body.

In addition, I am trained in a relational form of Brainspotting that focuses on healing within relationships. This approach can help you process unresolved pain, deepen connection, and continue meaningful bonds—even with loved ones who have passed—creating space for both grief and connection to coexist.

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Perinatal Mental Health

Perinatal mental health refers to the emotional and psychological experiences that can arise during pregnancy and the postpartum period—often bringing feelings of anxiety, overwhelm, mood changes, and shifts in identity as you adjust to this new chapter of life. In many ways, it reflects just how much is changing all at once.

Creating life and stepping into motherhood can be both deeply beautiful and incredibly overwhelming. This season often holds a mix of excitement, joy, and love, alongside feelings of isolation, uncertainty, and emotional ups and downs that can be hard to make sense of.

The transition into pregnancy and postpartum brings significant emotional, physical, and identity changes. You may notice increased anxiety, intrusive thoughts, difficulty sleeping, or feeling unlike yourself. There can be pressure to “enjoy every moment,” while internally you may feel exhausted, disconnected, or unsure of who you are becoming. Even when surrounded by others, it’s common to feel alone in what you’re experiencing.

Having a strong support system, healthy coping tools, and a deeper understanding of what your body and mind are going through can make a meaningful difference during this time. Becoming a mother is one of life’s most profound gifts, but it does not come without challenge. It can stretch you beyond what you thought was possible—asking more of you even when you feel like you’ve already given everything. It’s a season that can feel beautiful, exhausting, confusing, and transformative all at once.

There is no handbook for this chapter of life, which is why support, knowledge, and self-compassion are so important. You don’t have to navigate it alone. Therapy can offer a space to slow down, process what you’re experiencing, and feel supported as you make sense of the changes around and within you. It can also help you build coping tools, strengthen your support system, and reconnect with yourself during this deeply transformative time.

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Christian Counseling 

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For clients who wish to integrate spirituality into their healing, I offer a Christ-centered approach that blends biblical principles with evidence-based therapeutic practices. This approach is designed for those who want to honor their faith while addressing emotional, relational, or psychological challenges.

In Christian counseling, faith becomes a source of guidance, hope, and resilience. Together, we explore how your beliefs, values, and spiritual practices can support your healing journey. This might include reflection on scripture, prayer, and integrating God’s wisdom into practical coping strategies for everyday life. For many, combining therapy with faith provides a deeper sense of meaning, direction, and hope during difficult seasons.

Often, Christians hesitate to seek mental health support because they believe “God should be enough.” While faith is a powerful source of strength, God also provides guidance through people—through earthly support, counseling, and community. Christian counseling honors this, offering a safe space where you can process struggles, seek clarity, and reconnect mind, body, and spirit.

This approach can help with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, relational struggles, and the lasting impact of trauma, all from a framework that aligns with your spiritual values. By integrating psychology and faith, we work toward holistic healing, emotional resilience, and strengthened relationships—while deepening your connection with God.

"Where there is no guidance the people fall, but in abundance of counselors there is victory."
Proverbs 11:14

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Ruptured Childhood Attachments

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Early relationships shape how we connect, trust, and show up in the world. When attachments are disrupted—through neglect, abuse, inconsistency, or other ruptures—it can leave patterns that affect self-perception and relationships well into adulthood.

Attachment challenges can show up in daily life in many ways. You might notice difficulty trusting others, fear of abandonment, trouble setting boundaries, or repeated patterns in relationships. Some people experience emotional withdrawal or avoidance, while others feel intense anxiety about closeness and connection. These patterns often create inner conflict and make relationships feel confusing, painful, or unfulfilling.

Ruptured attachments from childhood can influence self-perception, emotional regulation, and how safe you feel in intimate or even casual connections. Over time, unhealed attachment wounds can leave a person feeling disconnected, isolated, or stuck in cycles of unmet needs and relational struggle.

I am trained through the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine in working with the pain of abandonment, and I have completed multiple specialized trainings on attachment wounds and ruptured attachments and their impact on adult relationships. This expertise informs a compassionate, evidence-based approach to help clients understand their patterns, process past pain, and begin to form healthier, more secure connections.

In my work with clients, I aim to provide a safe, compassionate space to explore these patterns, restore a sense of safety, and strengthen the ability to build meaningful and fulfilling relationships. Using trauma-informed and relational approaches—including Brainspotting when appropriate—we work together to process old wounds and cultivate greater emotional balance, resilience, and connection.

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Complex Trauma 

If you’ve experienced something that left you feeling unsafe, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself, you’re not alone—and you’ve found a safe place to begin healing. Trauma can shift how we see ourselves, others, and the world, often in ways that feel confusing or difficult to put into words.

Trauma is an experience that overwhelms the nervous system’s ability to process and integrate what has happened. It can result from a single event or from ongoing experiences such as abuse, neglect, or prolonged stress.

Complex trauma refers to repeated or long-term interpersonal trauma, often beginning in childhood or occurring within close relationships. These experiences may involve emotional, physical, or psychological harm, and can leave a person feeling trapped, powerless, and alone. Over time, this can deeply impact one’s sense of safety, identity, and ability to trust.

Trauma doesn’t only live in the past—it can show up in daily life in ways that feel overwhelming or hard to understand. You may notice difficulty regulating emotions, feeling easily triggered, or experiencing anxiety, numbness, or disconnection. Some individuals find themselves stuck in patterns within relationships, struggling with trust, boundaries, or fears of abandonment. Others may feel a persistent sense of shame, self-doubt, or disconnection from their own needs and identity. These responses are not a reflection of weakness—they are the nervous system’s way of trying to protect you.

Healing from trauma is possible. Therapy offers a safe, supportive space to explore these experiences at your own pace, helping you better understand their impact and begin to reconnect with yourself. I incorporate trauma-informed approaches, including Brainspotting, to help access and process deeply held emotional and bodily responses that may feel difficult to reach through words alone. Through this work, it is possible to build resilience, restore a sense of safety, and move toward a more grounded, connected, and whole way of being.

"The traumatic stress field has adopted the term 'Complex Trauma' to describe the experience of multiple and/or chronic and prolonged, developmentally adverse traumatic events, most often of an interpersonal nature... beginning in early childhood."
— Bessel van der Kolk

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