My first childhood visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City sparked a lifelong passion for painting, sculpture, architecture, design, and illustration—as well as literature, music, and dance. These art forms continue to teach me about perspective, symbolism, and the many possibilities that emerge when we look at something from every angle.
Similarly, psychoanalytic and psychodynamic psychotherapy invite compassionate exploration without judgment or preconceived ideas. Our symptoms tell a story, shaped not only by our own experiences but also by the histories of the generations before us. Through deeper understanding and insight, a greater sense of agency emerges, and new possibilities—once hidden—come into view.
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Feeling truly heard and understood is the foundation of trust in a therapeutic relationship. When you feel deeply known, it becomes safer to explore emotions and parts of your life that may be hidden, confusing, or hard to face alone. Gently uncovering these influences creates the groundwork for reducing anxiety and depression, healing trauma, strengthening relationships, and increasing your capacity for choice and emotional freedom.
Every parent experiences stress, and every child—whether welcomed through biology, surrogacy, or adoption—is unique from the very beginning. Because children are developmentally and emotionally complex, attuned parenting isn’t always easy.
In my work with parents I aim to assist people in strengthening their bonds with their children through an understanding of the parent child relationship 
Understanding developmental needs from multiple perspectives allows parents to support their children in growing with resilience, confidence, and a strong sense of connection.
The depth of sorrow over the death of a loved one, a serious health issue, or a personal loss can leave one feeling as though they’ll never recover.
People can become stuck.
Using the analogy of a river and its flowing water it becomes possible to view grief as a process that one can not only move through but move with to bring past, present, and future into focus.
Trauma can disrupt the connection between past and present, affecting how you experience yourself and the world. It can shake your sense of safety and make emotional shifts feel abrupt or overwhelming. You may struggle with sleep, avoid places or people that trigger memories, or feel irritable, numb, or unable to concentrate—sometimes moving between these states in confusing and distressing ways.
Working with trauma begins with the respectful listening of another.
In therapy, you no longer have to face these feelings alone.
Together, we’ll work to restore a sense of safety and strengthen a coherent, grounded sense of self—much like the Japanese art of kintsukuroi, or “golden repair,” where what has been broken is repaired with care, meaning, and dignity.