More on my Approach

I work from an attachment lens

This means I understand that early perceptions of rejection or abandonment can have a lasting impact on our adult relationships and how we see ourselves. Early attachment wounds can profoundly impact our sense of belonging, safety, and self-worth, leading to a cycle of reactivity and difficulty coping with daily stressors.

And healing experiences within the therapeutic relationship can help build new pathways of feeling secure and safe. Emotional and physical experiences of safety, security, and comfort really matter.

And It’s never too late to create feelings of safety and stability.

Creating something new requires repetition and spending time dropping into this new way of being - this is what creates real, lasting change. At the heart of my approach is establishing a comfortable, trusting connection. While working together, we will take the time to create a healing space where your mind and body feel understood, cared for, and valued. This helps us with feeling comfortable in slowing down and expanding new unfamiliar healing experiences, as things start to change.

Our work together also focuses on understanding your unique nervous system (finding both the ways you respond to stress and the ways you calm back down) to help find more ease and engagement in everyday life. We will help build awareness of feelings, needs, and personal boundaries, as each one is a crucial aspect in recovering from trauma, stress, and overwhelming experiences.

 A Little Bit About My Story.

Since I was a kid, I was on the lookout for something to fill the emptiness I felt inside. I felt lonely and sensitive, and that I didn’t quite fit in anywhere. I wanted to understand myself better, but even more, I wanted to feel less alone.

The start of something new

At the age of 26, I woke up and realized that everything I was doing in my life was just to fit in with the world around me. My job in advertising in NYC, on the path to getting engaged, and pretending to be able to keep up with the fast paced city life, wasn’t any of what I truly wanted. The scarier thing was that I actually had no idea what I wanted.

Acknowledging that you are unhappy with your life is really painful, and making a change can feel really really scary. In a lot of ways it’s easier to stay feeling small and quiet in your pain. It takes a lot of courage to start seeking something different.

Something inside me whispered (then started shouting) that I needed out. And I finally listened. I dropped everything. And at first, I was more alone and unsteady than ever before. I slowly began searching for my truth (baby steps).

Some expansion

I immersed myself in the lessons of great teachers, practiced yoga and meditation, and delved into spirituality. But despite my efforts, I still felt a deep sense of restlessness. I continued searching, looking for relief and safety.. and I was lost in the complexity of searching for something you do not yet understand.

Eventually, a changed orientation

The idea finally came to me while working on a farm in Argentina. I was exhausted. I realized, I was seeking {basically begging} for something external to ‘fix me’, but the real answer had to come from within.

From there, through my healing journey, with the beautiful support of safe others, I was able to shift my mindset. I went from searching; to developing a nurturing and self-appreciative connection within myself. Restoring my relationship with self led to a radical shift in my relationship with the world. I became more curious, honest, relaxed and forgiving. This allowed me to approach life with greater intention, flexibility and vitality.

How this influences my work

I’m deeply committed to growing my connection on the inside, a journey that truly is lifelong, and I’m okay with that. I’m a believer that healing really is about returning to your true self… which can be a fascinating adventure when you are accompanied by loving support and guidance (I couldn’t have gotten here alone). And along the way, I discovered that one of my greatest gifts is empowering others to recover their connection with self and reclaim their life.