Are you drained by anxiety and sleepless nights, weighed down by depression, or finding it difficult to manage a short fuse? You don't have to carry that burden alone.
Imagine a different way of living: What would it be like to navigate high-stress days with a sense of internal stability rather than constant self-criticism? I help individuals trade the "inner critic" for a powerful system of self-support. Using evidence-based, neuroscience-supported approaches, we don’t just "talk about" your problems—we fundamentally rewire how you respond to them.
My Approach: Many people try to "fix" themselves through force, which only adds to the exhaustion. I specialize in treating anxiety, stress, and emotion regulation (including anger) by building your "inner architecture." By developing non-judgmental awareness and a set of solid skills, you gain the resilience to stay grounded in the face of life’s stressors.
As a trained specialist in these protocols, I provide the tools to help you meet fear and anger with strength rather than reactivity. Let's start the work of feeling truly at home in your own skin
If you would like to embark on this journey, contact me. I offer free 15-minute consultations so that we can explore your situation together and decide if my approach would be a good fit for you.
And, please, read on!

My approach is based in a combination of the best current research on change combined with heart-focused, mindfulness and compassion-oriented approaches...approaches that have been shown to lead to lasting change.

Are you tired of constant worry? Using a mindfulness and self-compassion approach offers a gentle yet powerful way to manage anxiety. Learn to observe anxious thoughts without judgment, cultivate kindness towards your struggles, and step into a life guided by calm, clarity, and courage. Start your journey to lasting peace today.

Learn proven mindfulness and self-compassion techniques to navigate life's challenges with ease. Mindfulness training will help you shift from automatic reactions to conscious responses, reduce anxiety, and foster deep, lasting self-acceptance. It's time to treat yourself as your own best friend.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)
Self-Compassion Informed Psychotherapy (certified)
Michigan, United States
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