Frequently Asked Questions

I work with adults navigating anxiety, perfectionism, trauma, identity‑related stress, and the challenges of maintaining a high‑functioning life while feeling overwhelmed internally. I also work with couples and relationships who want to rebuild trust, communicate more effectively, or deepen their emotional connection. LGBTQ+ individuals and relationships are warmly welcomed and affirmed.

I’m also a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and have been on faculty at the CU Anschutz School of Medicine for over seven years. I have extensive experience supporting people living with type 1 diabetes and other chronic health conditions in working through health anxiety, grief, and medical trauma.

My approach is calm, grounded, and collaborative. I’m direct but gentle, curious and validating, and focused on helping you take meaningful steps toward the life or relationship you want. I also bring a holistic lens to our work, paying attention to the intersection of your emotional world and your physical well-being. Whether we’re exploring internal experiences, relational patterns, or the stress of navigating a chronic health condition, I work to bring clarity, insight, and practical strategies that support lasting change.

Trauma often lives in the body as much as it does in the mind, so my approach is focused on helping you find a sense of safety and ease in both. I'm an EMDR-trained therapist, which allows us to process distressing memories so they no longer feel as active or overwhelming in your daily life.

In our work, I also incorporate somatic (body-based) interventions. This means we pay attention to how your nervous system responds to stress—things like tension, breath, and other physical sensations—and use specific tools to help your body move out of a state of constant survival. My goal is to help you build a internal sense of resilience and calm. 

Additionally, I am trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), which can be a helpful, structured way to address the stuck thoughts and beliefs that often follow a traumatic event.

This is a core focus of my practice. I have served on the faculty of the CU Anschutz School of Medicine for over seven years, where I specialize in supporting people through health anxiety, grief, and medical trauma. Additionally, as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), I bring a deep understanding of the daily complexities involved in managing chronic conditions and the unique psychological toll they take.

Yes. In addition to being a therapist, I'm a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) with extensive experience supporting the T1D community. I understand that type 1 diabetes is a relentless, 24/7 job with no true time off.

I help clients navigate the specific mental weight that comes with the territory: the nonstop carb counting and the way food can become something you have to think about all day; the pressure to get it right when every number feels like a grade; the pull to obsess over CGM data or chase perfect lines; and the constant, background vigilance about when the next low might hit.

These patterns aren’t character flaws. They’re understandable responses to a condition that demands constant attention. Together, we work on easing the burnout, loosening the grip of perfectionism, and finding a steadier relationship with the data so it informs your life without running it. My goal is to help you feel more like a person who has diabetes, not a person whose whole identity is shaped by it.

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Yes. I’m committed to providing a fully affirming, inclusive space for LGBTQ+ individuals and relationships. As a queer therapist, I understand firsthand the importance of working with someone who deeply respects the nuances of identity, community, and lived experience without requiring you to explain or justify your baseline reality.

In our work together, we can explore how your identity intersects with other areas of your life, whether that’s navigating family dynamics, workplace stress, or the specific ways systemic oppression can affect emotional well-being. Your full self, and your full relationship, are welcome here.

Therapy works best when both the client and therapist feel like it's a good fit. The free 15-minute consultation is a chance for you to ask questions, share what’s been challenging, and get a sense of how I work. It’s also a chance for me to understand what you’re looking for and whether my approach matches your needs. Feeling comfortable, understood, and hopeful matters, and it’s completely normal for that sense of fit to develop over the first few sessions. 

In general, I tend to be a good fit for adults who seem to be functioning on the outside but are struggling internally with anxiety, perfectionism, chronic stress, or the impact of trauma; for couples who feel stuck in conflict or disconnection; for people navigating chronic illness; and for LGBTQ+ individuals and relationships seeking affirming care. If you’re looking for a therapist who is calm, collaborative, and direct, and who supports both insight and meaningful change, we may work well together.

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and see whether working together feels like a good fit. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, what’s been challenging, and what you’re hoping for. There’s no pressure to share everything at once or to have it all figured out. My goal is to create a safe, steady space where you can begin exploring your experiences and goals at your own pace.

I typically recommend starting with weekly sessions. Meeting weekly helps build momentum and creates a consistent, supportive space for real change to take hold. As we progress, we’ll check in regularly to adjust the frequency based on your needs and your schedule.

For individual therapy, most clients find that weekly sessions provide the right balance of continuity and space to integrate our work into their daily lives.

For couples and relationships, I also recommend starting weekly to establish safety and clear communication patterns. Because relationship work can be complex, some couples find that standard sessions feel a bit short; in those cases, we can discuss the option of meeting for extended sessions (90 minutes) to allow for deeper exploration and more meaningful repair without feeling rushed.

Regardless of the format, we'll collaborate to ensure the pacing of therapy supports the progress you want to make.

Therapy doesn’t follow a one‑size‑fits‑all timeline. Some people find meaningful progress within a few months, while others benefit from longer‑term support. The pace depends on your goals, your history, and what feels manageable for you.

Most clients start noticing shifts within the first 4–6 sessions, and many make significant progress over the course of a few months of weekly therapy. If you’re working through deeper trauma, long‑standing patterns, or a long history of conflict in your relationship, the process may take more time—not because you’re doing anything wrong, but because real change is gradual and deserves space.

Throughout our work together, we’ll regularly check in on your goals and how therapy is feeling. Whether you’re looking for focused, short‑term support around a specific issue or a steadier, longer‑term place to understand yourself more deeply, we’ll shape the process together so it fits what you need.