Many of the people who reach out to me are capable, responsible individuals whose lives appear stable on the outside but feel internally unsettled.

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They often describe replaying conversations long after they end, feeling stuck in recurring conflict with a partner, or carrying a quiet pressure to remain composed and dependable for others. Over time, this can create a sense of disconnection—from themselves, from their relationships, or from the life they are trying to build.

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For some, these patterns are shaped by earlier relational experiences or traumatic events, including sexual trauma or deeply personal violations, that continue to influence how safe they feel in relationships and within themselves.

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In therapy, we slow these moments down together. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, we begin to understand the relational patterns that shape them and explore new ways of responding.

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My clinical work is grounded in attachment theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and I also incorporate somatic and nervous system awareness. By paying attention to both emotional and bodily experiences, therapy helps clients better understand their patterns, regulate their internal responses, and develop more secure and connected relationships.

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Who I Work With
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I work with adults and couples who are looking for meaningful and lasting change, not just temporary relief from symptoms. Many of the people who come to therapy with me are thoughtful, high-functioning individuals who feel stuck in emotional or relational patterns that are difficult to shift on their own.

My clients often include:
 

• Working professionals and high-achieving individuals who appear capable and composed on the outside but feel internally anxious, disconnected, or overwhelmed

• College and graduate students navigating academic pressure, identity development, and major life transitions

• Individuals healing from trauma, including sexual trauma, sexual assault, and other deeply personal violations

• Adults working through relational trauma and attachment wounds, often finding themselves stuck in painful or recurring relationship patterns

• Couples caught in pursue–withdraw cycles, recurring conflict, or emotional distance who want to better understand and shift their patterns

• Adult children of immigrant families balancing independence with cultural and family expectations

• Christians and people of faith who want therapy that thoughtfully integrates their spiritual beliefs

Areas We Focus On
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• Anxiety and emotional overwhelm

• Attachment patterns and relational dynamics

• Healing from sexual trauma and relational trauma

• Communication and conflict patterns in couples

• Shame, self-worth, and body disconnection

• Boundaries, guilt, and people-pleasing patterns

• Life transitions and identity development

• Integrating faith with emotional health

Clinical Approach
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My work is grounded in attachment theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an evidence-based approach widely used in relational and couples therapy.

Rather than focusing only on surface-level symptoms, we explore the emotional and relational dynamics that often sit underneath them—what happens when someone important pulls away, what shuts down when tension rises, or why guilt surfaces when boundaries are needed.

I also incorporate somatic and body-based awareness into therapy. Emotions are not only experienced cognitively; they are also held in the nervous system and the body. Learning to notice these signals can help clients better understand their emotional responses and develop greater steadiness and regulation.

Over time, this work helps people move beyond simply understanding their patterns and begin experiencing relationships differently—with greater safety, clarity, and connection.
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Faith & Emotional Health​

 

For clients who wish to incorporate faith into the therapeutic process, I am comfortable integrating Christian faith into therapy in a thoughtful and respectful way.

My goal is not to offer spiritual correction, but to create space where emotional honesty, psychological health, and faith can exist together in a meaningful way.

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Why I Do This Work

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My interest in therapy is shaped not only by my professional training, but also by my own experience in the counseling process.

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Like many of the clients I work with, I have known what it feels like to carry responsibility while quietly struggling beneath the surface. Experiencing therapy myself—both individually and within my own marriage—has deeply influenced the way I approach this work.

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Those experiences continue to remind me that meaningful change rarely happens through insight alone. It happens through relationships that are honest, steady, and emotionally safe enough for people to explore difficult parts of their lives.

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That understanding continues to shape the way I show up with the people I work with every day.

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Considering Therapy
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If you are interested in understanding your patterns more clearly, strengthening your relationships, or navigating a difficult season of life, you are welcome to reach out for a consultation.

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If my schedule is full, I may also recommend another therapist at Behold Counseling who could be a good fit for your needs.