I offer outpatient trauma-focused therapy for individuals impacted by interpersonal trauma, especially betrayal (past or present) by family or romantic partners
Who I Work With:
Individuals ages 13+, couples, and families
People who have experienced a betrayal caused by a family member or romantic partner being abusive, dishonest, neglectful, unfaithful, or gaslighting (betrayal trauma or interpersonal trauma)
Those who have self-centered or emotionally immature family members or partners
Adult children who have chosen estrangement or low contact with family to protect themselves
Family outcasts or scapegoats who feel alienated, invalidated, and misunderstood
Individuals wanting to break cycles of trauma and build a healthier life for themselves and their families
People who worry more about taking care of other’s feelings and needs than their own
People facing self-doubt or guilt when being appropriately assertive
Perfectionists and those who have imposter syndrome
People who fear that they are a burden to others or worry about taking up too much emotional space
People coping with grief
Those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex-PTSD, anxiety (non-OCD), and/or depression
Caretakers and people-pleasers who want to learn better self-care and boundaries
People who are burned out, exhausted, and stressed and are in need of support in healing
I can help you with:
Depression & Anxiety:
We will work together to help you overcome persistent grief, exhaustion, emptiness, and panic. My clients frequently deal with sleep disturbances, chronic pain and fatigue, appetite disturbances, difficulty with concentration, feeling unlovable and misunderstood, and not enjoying life. Nightmares and sudden feelings of terror that seem to come out of nowhere are common. We will work on strategies to help you overcome your depression and anxiety so that you can find peace and feel safe in every area of your life. Finding motivation can feel like it’s impossible when you are dealing with so much emotional pain - we can work together to get your life on track.
Attachment & Relationships:
Trauma caused by betrayal by parents, romantic partners, and other significant people is uniquely painful because the betrayal comes from someone that you rely on. We can work together to process your grief and pain, help decide what you want to do about the relationship going forward, and work on resolving your emotions about the betrayal. People who have been raised with emotionally immature caregivers may not recognize when new friends and romantic partners are potentially unsafe. We can work on recognizing warning signs in the behavior of others so that you are better equipped to choose healthier partners and friends. We can also work on developing deeper, more satisfying relationships based on your ability to express your needs and find balance between self-care and care for others.
Personal Empowerment:
Being betrayed by people you should have been able to trust can shake you to the core and stir up extreme self-doubt, fear that you are unlovable, and feelings of shame. The trauma you endured was not your fault! We can work together to rebuild your confidence. We can work on helping you identify your own core values and understand yourself more deeply, so that you feel confident about drawing the boundaries you need to feel safe and making decisions independent of the expectations of others. Therapy can teach you strategies to cope with difficult people in your life and gain self-compassion and insight into your own needs and goals.
Difficult Emotions:
When you deal with traumatic experiences, it makes sense to resort to extreme measures to keep yourself safe by making yourself quiet and small or by numbing yourself with addictions or compulsions. While these behaviors carry stigma in society, I understand that they are ways that you have kept yourself safe and don’t judge you for them. However, when you start to try to function outside of the traumatic environment, these behaviors can cause pain in your relationships and block you from moving forward with your life. Addressing trauma in therapy and understanding how those behaviors were advantageous can help you find ways of coping that are healthier for your career and relationships.
Healing & Growth:
Many of my clients have complex histories and have faced many kinds of trauma, including abuse, neglect, violence, exploitation, toxic family systems, abusive relationships, and generational trauma. Their experiences, and those of their families and partners, are often due to a legacy of traumatic experiences with systemic oppression, including but not limited to religious, racial, sexual, economic, and cultural oppression. Exposure to chronic adversity alters emotional and physical development significantly, which is why I am passionate about helping people who have endured childhood abuse, narcissistic abuse and betrayal trauma.
I know how vulnerable it can feel to open up, especially after traumatic experiences with people who should have been safe to trust. I take your trust and my responsibility to uphold the highest standards of ethics very seriously. If you’ve had past experiences in therapy that left you feeling misunderstood, invalidated, or alone, or if relationships with emotionally immature people have left you confused and exhausted, it is especially difficult to reach out for help, and I honor your strength and resilience in being here and reaching out.
In our sessions, I will create a warm and compassionate space where you can feel truly seen and supported. Together, we’ll build a treatment plan unique to you, drawing on research-backed methods and personalized strategies. As a lifelong learner, I stay dedicated to updating my knowledge to support your growth. My goal is to help you transform past trauma into personal strength and insight, empowering you to build healthier relationships and a more fulfilling life.
Take the Next Step Toward Healing
If you’re ready to stop living in the past and start creating a peaceful, fulfilling future, I’m here to help. Trauma doesn’t have to define your life. Let’s work together to break the cycles of the past and build the future you deserve.
Please schedule your free 15-minute consultation here:
Please note a few things I'm not able to help with:
FMLA paperwork for people who are not current clients
Court-ordered treatment
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), drug and alcohol addiction, and eating disorders
Clients who need to be seen more than once per week
Crisis intervention, emergency care, after hours care, or complex case management (for emergencies, please contact 911 or visit your nearest ER).