Individual Psychotherapy

My approach is collaborative, supportive, and engaged. I’m grounded in feminist, multicultural, existential, and interpersonal perspectives and draw from a few others (CBT, psychodynamic). I fundamentally believe that on some level, we are all seeking meaning, connection, and healthy relationships. We are striving to live authentically and find fulfillment and belonging in a society and world that makes all of those things pretty challenging (as if life itself weren’t hard enough!)

In our work, we’ll focus on identifying and capitalizing on strengths that you already have to meet your current challenges and keep on eye on issues of power, identity, and social locations that might be playing into some of those challenges. We may also telescope out to see how some common group dynamics (family, workplace, friendship) are contributing. Along the way, we’ll also work to tap into your sources of joy, laughter, and delight.

I've worked both short-term and long-term with with a diverse array of clients and issues.  Depression, anxiety, relationship and interpersonal issues are pretty common, as are more existential concerns (Is this all there is? What do I want my life to be?) and navigating the complexities of evolving personal identities in the world.  I have a particular expertise in working with women in STEM: I’ve  co-authored several book chapters and been involved in long-term research on career, identity, and work-life interface.  I am especially passionate about working with women and people of all genders noticing, questioning, examining, and resisting patriarchal notions and systems that limit us all. 

Fit and comfort with a therapist are essential to being able to do good work. Feel free to contact me for a free 15-minute consultation to see if we might be a good fit!