My Approach
My approach to therapy is integrative, somatic, and rooted in a functional model of mental health. I draw heavily from somatic therapies, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Polyvagal Theory, alongside my background in more traditional evidence-based treatments including DBT and CBT.
I bring over 1,000 hours of training as a yoga teacher( 500YTT Jivamukti, 500YTT Kripalu), and extensive experience teaching meditation, breathwork and ecstatic dance, which informs the way I work with the nervous system, embodiment, and emotional regulation in therapy.
Clinically, I have worked across a range of treatment settings, including residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient levels of care for eating disorders and addiction. My experience includes work at Cambridge Eating Disorder Center, The Kahm Center for Eating Disorders, River Rock Treatment for Addiction Recovery, and Wellesley College, where my focus included eating disorders, addiction, trauma, and complex relational and life-transition stressors.
Rather than focusing solely on symptom reduction, my work takes a functional approach—meaning that, in collaboration with you, we aim to understand and address the root causes of distress or dis-ease, while also supporting symptom management along the way. Together, we explore how different systems of the mind and body are interconnected, and how factors such as your nervous system, relationships, lifestyle, environment, and physical health influence your emotional well-being.
I have found that clients often come to therapy with a specific challenge or during a significant life transition, this may be exactly where you are. In our work together, we will ask not only “How do we cope?” but also “Why did this pattern or challenge develop, and how do we restore balance, safety, and wellbeing?” The therapy I practice is collaborative, compassionate, and paced to support both insight and embodied change.
Approach & Therapeutic Modalities
Meditation
Meditation Practice
Meditation can look different depending on your particular strengths and desired outcomes. We will incorporate a meditation practice into sessions, whether that is a formal seated meditation practice focussed on breath, a guided visualization, body relaxation, or a more specialized practice such as loving-kindness meditation. Meditation helps develop greater awareness of thoughts and emotions, leading to enhance self-acceptance, relaxation, and resilience, making it a valuable tool for coping with stress and improving overall mental well-being.
Physical Wellness
I will encourage you to attend to your body and its needs. Having physical well-being helps aid in mental strength, flexibility, and stability.
IFS - Informed "Parts Work"
IFS (Internal Family Systems)–Informed therapy, often called “Parts Work,” is a compassionate and empowering approach that helps you explore the different “parts” or aspects of yourself — like the inner critic, the protector, or the wounded child. Each part has a role and a reason for being there, even if it causes discomfort. Through this work, we create space for understanding, healing, and inner harmony by connecting with your core Self — the calm, curious, and compassionate center within you. This process can support deep emotional healing, reduce inner conflict, and help you feel more whole and grounded.
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Please note I do not hold an official IFS Training certificate my work is purely IFS informed
Yogic Philosophy
Yogic psychology integrates the principles of yoga with psychological concepts, emphasizing the holistic connection between mind, body, and spirit in promoting mental health. In clinical practice, it provides tools for self-awareness, stress reduction, and emotional regulation through practices such as pranayama (breathwork), asana (physical postures), and meditation, enhancing therapeutic approaches and fostering overall well-being.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, evidence-based approach that focuses on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and behaviors to promote emotional well-being. In clinical practice, CBT equips individuals with practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues by fostering healthier thinking and coping strategies.
Breath Work
I believe strongly in the use of breath to help regulate physiological responses, reduce stress, and promote relaxation. Breath can be used as a tool for both stimulating and relaxing the body and mind. Learning when and how to use your breath will be a fundamental part of our approach.
Somatic (body-based) therapy is a gentle and effective approach that helps you tune into your body’s wisdom as a source of healing. Our bodies hold emotions, memories, and stress — sometimes even when our minds can’t fully make sense of them. Through body awareness, movement, breath, and grounding techniques, somatic work helps you release stored tension, build resilience, and reconnect with yourself in a more present, embodied way. It’s especially helpful for trauma, anxiety, and feeling disconnected or “stuck” in your healing process.
Body Integration (Somatic Work)
Buddhist Psychology
Buddhist psychology focuses on understanding the mind and emotions through concepts like mindfulness, impermanence, and non-attachment, emphasizing the role of awareness in alleviating suffering. In clinical practice, it offers valuable frameworks and techniques for enhancing mental well-being, fostering self-compassion, and promoting resilience in the face of psychological challenges
Connection
Feeling connected is fundamental to health and healing. I will work with you to feel more connected to yourself, loved ones, and the world around you.
"The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination."