As a young child, I was often described as “too sensitive” and emotional.  I was prone to anxiety and often worried about things that didn’t seem to bother my friends and peers. I hated my anxiety.

Fast forward to now….

As an adult and therapist, I have a completely different perspective! I now see my INFJ, HSP self as someone who feels deeply and I feel immense gratitude for that. I naturally look for greater meaning, purpose, and deeper understanding in life. I feel blessed that my sensitivity & empathy for others led me here. 

I want to be clear though that embracing and loving yourself does not need to include living a life filled with anxiety, dread, or panic! Finding compassion for who you are + using evidence-based therapeutic tools & strategies can = an incredibly effective combination for taming anxiety and quieting OCD.

I received my Master’s degree in 2005 and began practicing as a licensed therapist in 2012. I have worked with countless women to help them let go of the need for certainty and to practice leaning into the joy and contentment in their life. I utilize a combination of modalities when treating OCD and anxiety including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Self-compassion work, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).