I had someone once share, as they compared me to other therapists they've had, that they "feel happy for an hour" when we meet. At first I felt insulted, wanting to think our work was deeper and more meaningful than an hour of happiness. But the more I considered, I realized that I had just received the feedback I'd always wanted to hear, just in an unexpected way: My clients feel seen as human beings; understood, validated, enjoyed, and cared for in our work together. Because of this genuine connection, I can safely challenge, get curious out loud, and sit in discomfort alongside my clients as they grow and make meaningful change. I offer talk therapy, as well as movement-based therapy (walk/talk and/or weightlifting), in my work with clients. My work is largely based in Rogerian principles (ie I believe my clients are the experts of their own lives and I can be less directive) though I also have training and experience incorporating CBT and trauma-focused learning into therapy sessions. Until recently, my career has been focused on working exclusively with children and families. As I have transitioned into my own era of parenting, I most enjoy working with parents, young adults, and women making similar transitions through life and middle age, though my practice is open to all. I welcome hearing from anyone curious about working together.