Therapy
The demands of a busy life can often feel overwhelming. As a clinical psychologist, I recognize the difficulty in coping with significant challenges. Together, we can develop a plan to make your daily experiences feel manageable again. By learning to shift your perspectives and diminish the influence of fear, these positive changes can eventually become your natural way of thinking. This process creates the necessary space for you to focus on building a life filled with meaning and joy.
It is common for those I work with to describe a sense of isolation and grief, feeling as though life is moving forward without them. While caring for your physical health, working towards teh family you want, or professional success, it is easy to become so focused on an uncertain future that the present moment is lost. Whether you are navigating fertility treatments, seeking to improve your relationships, or managing a high-pressure career, the weight of these goals can be immense.
I support those who spend significant energy researching treatment options and mentally preparing for every possible setback. This tireless effort to be the ideal partner, parent, or professional often stems from a genuine belief that meaningful change is possible.
Beneath the layer of worry is a sincere desire to reclaim agency and find more effective ways to live.
In our initial sessions, we will establish a plan to make your immediate challenges feel more manageable. From there, I will help you develop the tools to shift your perspective and reduce the impact of fear on your daily life. Through consistent practice, these healthier cognitive patterns will become your natural way of thinking, allowing you to redirect your energy toward building a life of purpose and joy.
Areas of Expertise
Health Psychology
PCOS/PMOS
endometriosis
chronic illness
cancer
end-of-life issues
autoimmune disease
diabetes
heart disease
GI disease
solid organ transplant
stem cell transplant
functional neurological disorders
Reproductive Psychology
infertility
third-party reproduction
(donor egg, sperm, embryo and surrogacy)
pregnancy loss
IUFD
termination for medical reasons
stillbirth
medical trauma
postpartum depression and anxiety
adjustment to parenting
disclosing donor conception to children
Life Adjustment
chronic anxiety
panic
phobias
health anxiety
depression
ADHD
burnout in medical professionals
anxiety from COVID pandemic