My work is grounded primarily in Internal Family Systems (IFS), a therapy model that helps people understand the different sides of themselves that tend to show up in moments of stress, conflict, or emotional pain. For example, one side of you may become critical, reactive, or shut down during a difficult conversation, while another may feel hurt, anxious, or longing to be understood. These responses often develop earlier in life as ways to cope or protect ourselves. In therapy, we slow down and approach these reactions with curiosity rather than judgment. As clients begin to understand these patterns with more compassion, they often reconnect with a steadier, wiser place within themselves—making it easier to respond thoughtfully, communicate more clearly, and shift patterns that once felt difficult to change.

Alongside IFS, I integrate several other evidence-based approaches depending on what may be most helpful in the moment. Narrative Therapy helps people step back from the stories they carry about themselves and their relationships and see them from new perspectives. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical tools for managing intense emotions and navigating difficult conversations. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify thought patterns that can keep people feeling stuck while supporting more balanced and flexible ways of thinking. I also draw from Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, which brings attention to how emotions and past experiences are experienced in the body, helping clients build greater awareness and regulation. When appropriate, I may incorporate Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) to support the processing of unresolved or traumatic experiences so they feel less overwhelming over time.

I also bring extensive training in family systems approaches, which recognize that we are all shaped by—and continue to be influenced by—the relationships and dynamics around us. I hold a certification in family systems work grounded in multiple models, including Structural, Strategic, Solution-Focused, Collaborative, and Narrative approaches, and I draw from each of these depending on what may be most useful for a given client or situation. One of the systems approaches I draw on most frequently in my work with couples and family relationships is Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO)—a model that applies IFS principles directly to relationships. Before focusing on communication techniques or behaviors, IFIO invites each person to turn inward and explore the parts of themselves that become activated in relational conflict—the ones that defend, withdraw, or react—while also creating space to access the more vulnerable feelings underneath. This process helps couples and family members move from reactive cycles into genuine, heart-to-heart connection — making space for more organic, productive communication.

Together, these approaches create a flexible and compassionate framework that helps clients better understand themselves, regulate difficult emotions, and build more meaningful and authentic connections with the people who matter most.