Often in therapy we work to bring what's unconscious into consciousness, which can create more agency, freedom, and choice. As both a psychotherapist and writer, I believe in the power of finding connections between that which is seemingly disconnected in order to uncover a deeper understanding of oneself and the way one relates to others and the world.
I specialize in treating trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, interpersonal relational difficulties, and life transitions. Utilizing a psychodynamic framework and relational lens, my work is informed by both psychoanalytic theories and Buddhist psychology. I invite particular attunement to and exploration of the therapeutic relationship itself. I believe in the importance of psychoeducation and concrete coping skills when appropriate.
I completed my psychotherapeutic training at New York University, The National Institute for the Psychotherapies, and Nalanda Institute’s Contemplative Psychotherapy Program. I have led many meditation groups and sometimes, when appropriate, incorporate Buddhist contemplative practices into my work with patients' permission. I also specialize in psychedelic integration psychotherapy.