Life can feel overwhelming at times—because of stress, loss, health challenges, relationship strain, or transitions you didn’t anticipate. Many people come to therapy feeling anxious, depleted, burned out, or disconnected from themselves or the people they care about. I work with individuals and families to navigate anxiety, depression, grief and loss, burnout, trauma, and the emotional challenges that can build over time.

As a psychotherapist with almost three decades of clinical experience, I offer a thoughtful, supportive space where challenges can be named, understood, and worked through collaboratively. My approach is relational and practical, helping people make sense of what they’re carrying while developing steadier ways to cope and reconnect.

My work integrates evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches to support individuals and families navigating emotional stress, medical complexity, and life transitions. Therapy with me includes psychoeducation and coping skills that foster resilience, strengthen relationships, and support greater emotional clarity and perspective over time.

Beyond the clinical room, my work extends into writing, education, and national speaking. I am the author of More Than a Patient: Building Relationships and Creating a Meaningful Life When You Have a Chronic Illness, and I lecture nationally on the psychological and relational impact of chronic illness and rare disease. I facilitate support groups for patients and caregivers, contribute to professional education and advocacy, and collaborate with organizations within the chronic illness and rare disease communities. Across all of this work, I am known for an evidence-based, relationship-centered approach that fosters resilience, understanding, and meaningful connection. My perspective is shaped not only by my clinical experience, but also by my own life as a patient living with common variable immunodeficiency.