Individual therapy can be used to talk about or work on all sorts of issues. I meet with most individual clients weekly, for 50 minute sessions. Here are a few of the most common reasons people come to counseling, but it’s by no means an exhaustive list.

Depression

Most people will deal with depression at some point. Whether it’s a reaction to a recent event, or a long-term sadness or numbness that you just can’t shake, I’m here to listen and strategize with you. Sometimes that looks like finding meaning in pain; other times, it’s about bringing joy back into your life. I’m here for both.

Anxiety

As our lives get busier, worry creeps in and distracts us from what we really want. I often practice a type of therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps you use your unique values to determine when and how you can act when you want change — and how to find acceptance when change doesn’t make sense.

Sexual Trauma

Have you experienced sexual abuse or assault at any point in your life? Helping survivors to heal from sexual trauma is a special passion of mine. I work from a Feminist lens to help you instill a sense of safety, counter self-blame, and reclaim your body, your sexuality, and whatever else an abuser has taken from you.

Eating Disorders

Now more than ever, diet culture causes many of us to develop unhealthy relationships with food and our bodies. Whether you have been formally diagnosed, or are simply bothered by the amount of space that calories, guilt, weight, and worry take up in your life, I can help you to challenge harmful habits and beliefs. I practice from a Health at Every Size (HAES) informed model.

Relationships

“Hell is other people” — or at least, it can be! From improving communication in healthy relationships, to setting boundaries and even leaving unhealthy ones, making the most out of your connections with others is a special focus of my work.

Career

Fulfilling, meaningful work can be one of life’s greatest rewards. But a toxic workplace or a stalled career can drain you completely. Career counseling was a particular focus of my doctoral program. Let me help you explore your interests and values — in today’s world, there are more options than ever. If you don’t like where you’re at, don’t worry: you’re not stuck there.