Are You Struggling With the Lingering Effects of Trauma?

Trauma has a way of shaping us into someone we never intended to be.
You might feel disconnected from yourself, anxious for no clear reason, or caught in patterns that don’t align with who you truly are. Maybe you feel small, guarded, or like you’re constantly bracing for something bad to happen.

Even if you can't name exactly what's wrong, there may be a deep sense that something is missing. Trauma can impact your ability to trust yourself, feel safe in relationships, or express your full identity.

How Trauma Shows Up in Daily Life

Trauma is not always a single event.
Sometimes it’s a slow erosion of self through experiences like emotional neglect, abuse, chronic stress, identity-based harm, or growing up in environments that lacked safety. Over time, this can lead to:

• Anxiety, irritability, or emotional numbness

• People-pleasing or difficulty setting boundaries

• Feeling disconnected from your body or emotions

• Shame, self-doubt, or difficulty trusting others

• A sense of emptiness or confusion about who you are

If any of this feels familiar, know that these responses are not your fault. They are your nervous system’s way of trying to protect you.

A Relational and Holistic Approach to Trauma Therapy

Healing from trauma is not about “getting over it” or pushing through.
It’s about gently turning toward your experience and tending to the ways it still lives in your body, mind, and relationships today.

In our work together, I bring a trauma-informed, relational approach that honors your pace and your story. We will explore not just what happened, but how it continues to affect your sense of safety, connection, and self-understanding.

My approach integrates:

• Compassionate curiosity and deep listening

• Parts work (such as Internal Family Systems) to understand inner conflict

• Attention to somatic experiences and the body’s wisdom

• Exploration of relational wounds and attachment patterns

• Support in rebuilding trust with yourself and others

You do not need to relive every detail of your trauma to begin healing. What matters most is creating space for the parts of you that had to go quiet in order to survive.

If you're ready to feel more connected to yourself and more grounded in your life, reach out today to get started.

Feeling Stuck in Unhealthy Relationship Patterns?

Do you struggle with trust, communication, or emotional intimacy in your relationships?
Maybe you feel disconnected from the people you care about, or find yourself repeating the same painful patterns, even when you want things to be different. You might feel like you're too much, not enough, or like your needs are always pushed aside.

Whether you’re dealing with conflict, people-pleasing, emotional distance, or attachment wounds, relationship challenges can leave you feeling lonely and misunderstood—even when you're surrounded by others.

Early Relationships Shape How We Relate

Our earliest relationships teach us how to be in the world.
From family dynamics to cultural expectations, we absorb messages about what love looks like, what it means to be safe, and whether or not our emotions are welcome.

These messages often live beneath the surface, shaping how we show up in romantic, platonic, familial, or professional relationships. You may find yourself:

• Struggling to set or maintain boundaries

• Losing your sense of self in relationships

• Avoiding closeness or fearing abandonment

• Feeling anxious, resentful, or emotionally shut down

• Seeking validation but feeling disconnected from your own needs

In relationship therapy, we explore the relational wounds and messages you’ve carried, from family dynamics to cultural conditioning, and how those may be impacting your connections today.

Whether you’re navigating romantic, familial, or platonic relationships, or simply want to build a more compassionate relationship with yourself, our work together can support you in creating deeper, more authentic connections.

Spirituality is one of my deepest passions as a therapist because it connects to some of the most profound human experiences we all share. Through the lens of existential therapy, I help clients explore universal truths like death, freedom, isolation, and the search for meaning—topics that often arise in spiritual journeys. These experiences can feel overwhelming or isolating, but they are a natural part of being human. Embracing this shared humanity allows us to normalize those feelings and find greater clarity and peace in the questions that matter most. Whether your path includes spirituality, questioning, or a secular worldview, all identities and beliefs—including atheism and agnosticism—are welcome and fully embraced in my practice.

Faith transitions & religious deconstruction

Many people experience a profound shift in their beliefs that can bring both relief and confusion. I provide a supportive space to explore these changes at your own pace, helping you make sense of your evolving worldview without judgment.

Healing from spiritual abuse or religious trauma

If you’ve endured control, manipulation, or harm within a religious context, the wounds can run deep. Together, we work to process that pain, rebuild your sense of safety, and reclaim your personal power and voice.

Exploring new forms of spirituality or meaning

Spirituality can be a deeply personal journey, unique to each individual. Whether you’re seeking new practices, philosophies, or connections, I’m here to support your exploration and help you discover what resonates with your authentic self.

Supporting LGBTQ+ clients in unpacking faith and identity

Unpacking faith and LGBTQ+ identity is often a complicated and personal journey that doesn’t always mean finding easy answers or reconciliation. I’m here to provide a caring, judgment-free space where you can honestly explore your feelings, honor your truth, and heal at your own pace.

Reconstruction

After deconstructing, it’s common to realize that some of the choices we make are still influenced by our upbringing—sometimes as a way to rebel against it. Leaving a high-demand religion can feel like your life’s mission is to become everything it once told you that you couldn’t be. Part of the reconstruction process is developing self-awareness about the motivations behind your decisions and learning to make choices that truly reflect who you are. This phase can also be incredibly freeing, fun, and deeply connecting as you build a new path that feels authentic and fulfilling.

Looking for a Queer-Affirming Therapist Who Truly Gets It?

As a queer person, navigating mental health challenges can feel even more complex.
You might be exploring your identity, managing the impacts of coming out, or feeling the weight of being misunderstood by family, peers, or even past therapists. You may carry layers of shame, anxiety, or isolation—simply from trying to exist as yourself in a world that doesn’t always make space for you.

You deserve support that doesn’t just “accept” you, but celebrates and affirms you.

A Safe, Supportive Space for LGBTQ+ Clients

As a queer therapist, I find deep meaning in holding space for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples.
I bring a lived understanding of what it means to explore identity, navigate queer relationships, and unlearn the internalized messages that so often come with growing up in a cisnormative, heteronormative world.

Whether you are questioning your gender or sexuality, coming out later in life, or simply want to process your experiences with someone who gets it, this space is for you.

Together, we can explore:

• Gender identity and gender expression

• Coming out at any stage of life

• Queer relationships, nontraditional family structures, and chosen family

• Religious trauma or rejection

• Internalized shame, perfectionism, or people-pleasing

• Identity exploration across the lifespan

You are not too much, too late, or too complicated. You are worthy of care exactly as you are.

Want to Strengthen Your Relationship and Improve Communication?

All relationships go through challenging seasons.
Maybe you and your partner are navigating recurring conflict, feeling emotionally disconnected, or struggling to communicate without misunderstandings. Perhaps you are facing a major life transition, a shift in roles, or trying to repair a rupture that has impacted trust.

Couples therapy can be a supportive space to slow down, understand your dynamic, and reconnect with the values and care that brought you together.

Couples Therapy Is Most Effective Before Things Feel Too Hard

Therapy is not just for couples on the brink of separation.
In fact, research shows that starting therapy early—before resentment builds or communication breaks down completely—can significantly improve your ability to navigate challenges and grow together.

Even if things feel hard right now, healing is possible. You are not failing because your relationship needs support. That is part of being human, and therapy can help you find your way forward.

A Relational, Affirming Approach to Couples Therapy

In our work together, I create a nonjudgmental space for partners to explore challenges, deepen intimacy, and better understand one another. My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in curiosity.

We will focus on:

• Improving communication and listening skills

• Exploring relational patterns and attachment dynamics

• Navigating conflict with more care and understanding

• Deepening emotional and physical intimacy

• Addressing life transitions, stressors, or past ruptures

• Supporting each partner’s individual identity within the relationship

Affirming Therapy for Queer and Nontraditional Relationships

I have a special passion for supporting queer, non-monogamous, and nontraditional couples.
Many queer partnerships exist outside the templates we were given about how relationships should look. That can be both liberating and complex. Whether you are navigating identity shifts, boundaries, or cultural and familial pressures, I offer a space where your relationship does not need to be explained or defended.

My work is inclusive of all relationship structures, sexual orientations, and gender identities. I honor the unique dynamics within each partnership and tailor therapy to meet your specific needs.

ADHD Therapy in New York

Struggling to Stay Focused, Organized, or On Top of Life?

Do you often ask yourself, “Why can’t I just get it together?”
Maybe you have a million tabs open—on your screen and in your brain—but still can’t seem to finish what you start. Deadlines sneak up on you. Plans get forgotten. Your home is in chaos and your to-do list feels like a personal enemy.

Living with ADHD can feel like running a marathon with your shoes untied. You might be forgetful, overwhelmed, or constantly putting out fires. Even when you’re trying your hardest, it can feel like it’s never enough.

ADHD and Self-Esteem: It’s Not a Personal Failure

Over time, ADHD symptoms can chip away at your confidence.
You might feel like you’re always letting people down, or wonder if you’re just lazy or undisciplined. If you frequently show up late, miss deadlines, or forget things, you may have started to believe these challenges are your fault.

But ADHD is not a character flaw. It is a difference in how your brain processes attention, time, and information. The shame that often accompanies ADHD is not yours to carry alone.

Many Women and LGBTQ+ Adults Live With Undiagnosed ADHD

ADHD doesn’t always look like hyperactivity.
In many women, AFAB individuals, and queer folks, symptoms can be more internal—things like disorganization, time blindness, forgetfulness, and emotional overwhelm. These signs are often misinterpreted or overlooked entirely.

Maybe you were the quiet daydreamer. Maybe you became a perfectionist to cope. Maybe you’ve spent your life feeling like you were “too much” or “not enough” at the same time.

Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed or are just starting to explore this part of yourself, therapy can offer clarity and compassion.

The Modern World Makes ADHD Harder

Our fast-paced, always-online culture is a tough environment for ADHD brains.
Between nonstop notifications, constant pressure to be productive, and little room for rest, many people with ADHD end up feeling burnt out and disconnected from themselves.

Therapy gives you a space to slow down.
Together, we can work to understand your patterns, identify what’s working and what’s not, and create supportive strategies that fit your life.

What to Expect from ADHD Therapy

ADHD therapy is not about “fixing” you. It’s about helping you work with your brain, not against it. My approach is collaborative, nonjudgmental, and personalized to your unique needs.

In therapy, we might explore:

• Practical tools for executive functioning (like managing time, tasks, and priorities)

• Support for low self-esteem, shame, or imposter syndrome

• How your ADHD experience intersects with gender, sexuality, or trauma

• Ways to create structure, routines, and systems that actually stick

• Reframing your relationship with productivity and rest

There is no one-size-fits-all solution. You deserve support that sees the full picture of who you are—not just your to-do list.

Start ADHD Therapy Today

If you’re tired of feeling behind or burnt out, you are not alone. Therapy can help you feel more grounded, confident, and capable—even if things still feel messy sometimes.

Reach out today to schedule a free consultation. I’d be honored to support you.