Psychotherapy
Every experience, every joy, every lesson, every sorrow of our life is etched into the grain of our being.
Psychotherapy offers a private, steady place to sort through what’s happening beneath the surface of your “I’m fine,” to actually process and make progress from life's experiences. It enables you to learn, heal and grow - whether you're experiencing stress/anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, low self-esteem, shame or perfectionism.
I work with high‑functioning adults in midlife in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC who are balancing careers, relationships, and responsibilities—while feeling increasingly overwhelmed inside.
Together, we’ll slow down enough to understand what your emotions are trying to tell you, soften harsh self‑criticism, and create more space for calm, clarity, and self‑compassion in your daily life.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
My approach is interactive, curious, and down-to-earth. There’s no pressure to have it all figured out. We’ll track your progress, celebrate growth, and use mindfulness tools to help you find calm and balance between sessions.
You are unique, and so is the treatment style that can help you. I use a holistic approach to look at mental & emotional health from an integrated perspective that considers social/relationships, purpose & work, physical and spiritual aspects.
As therapy unfolds, you may begin to notice:
- Feeling clearer and more grounded
- Greater trust in yourself and your decisions
- Relief from constant worry and tension
- More ease in your relationships
- A sense of returning to who you really are
Is Psychotherapy Right for You?
Many of my clients come to therapy because something is no longer working, even if they can’t quite name what changed. You might recognize yourself in one or more of these:
- You’re successful and capable, but feel anxious, depleted, or on edge most of the time.
- You’re “holding it together” for everyone else and have little left for yourself.
- You’re going through a midlife transition—at work, in relationships, with health, or family—and feeling unmoored.
- You’re harder on yourself than you would ever be on anyone you care about.
- You wonder if this is “just how life is now,” yet a part of you hopes it could feel different.
If this sounds familiar, psychotherapy can help you make sense of what you’re going through instead of just pushing through it alone.
How Therapy with Me Works
Psychotherapy with me is collaborative, thoughtful, and paced to what feels manageable for you. We’ll talk about what brings you in now, but we’ll also stay curious about the deeper patterns that may be shaping your current stress, mood, and relationships.
I draw from:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – to notice and shift unhelpful thought patterns.
- Psychodynamic therapy – to explore how past experiences and relationships influence how you see yourself and respond to stress now.
- Mindfulness‑based practices – to create a little more space between you and your anxious or self‑critical thoughts.
- Trauma‑informed perspective – to ensure we move at a pace that feels safe and respectful of your history.
- A coaching‑informed lens – to help you translate insight into practical changes in your daily life.
We’ll look at both “what’s on fire” right now and the long‑standing themes underneath, so that relief is not just temporary.
What We Can Work On Together
Clients often come to psychotherapy with me to address:
- Anxiety, chronic worry, or a constant sense of “something’s wrong”
- Burnout, overwhelm, and stress overload
- Depression, low mood, or feeling numb/checked out
- Midlife and work transitions, including shifting roles and identity
- Women’s mental health and caregiving pressures
- Grief, loss, and changes in how they see themselves and their lives
While everyone’s goals are different, our work often includes:
- Understanding your emotional patterns and triggers
- Developing more self‑compassion instead of relentless self‑criticism
- Learning tools to manage anxiety and overwhelm in real time
- Clarifying what matters most to you in this stage of life
- Making choices that feel more aligned with who you are now—not just who you’ve always been to others
What to Expect in Sessions
In our first few sessions, we’ll:
- Talk about what led you here now
- Get a sense of your history and what you’ve already tried
- Clarify what you’re hoping might feel different in your life
Over time, our sessions become a place where you can bring whatever is on your mind that week—stressors, relationship dynamics, work situations, inner criticism—and we’ll explore them together with curiosity rather than judgment.
You’re always welcome to ask questions about the process, slow down, or share if something feels too fast or too intense. Therapy is not something I do to you; it’s something we do together.
You don’t have to keep carrying all of this alone or pretending you’re fine when you’re not.
If you’re curious about whether we might be a good fit to work together, we can talk it through in a brief phone consultation.
Ready to explore whether psychotherapy might help?
Schedule a Free 15‑Minute Consultation