Individual Therapy
For adults and college students who understand themselves, yet still feel stuck.
“One of the deepest longings of the human soul is to be seen.”
— John O'DonohueWho I Work With
Achievement comes easily — Satisfaction doesn’t.
You're the one people don't worry about. Driven, capable, self-sufficient — the one who knows how to get things done. From the outside, it probably looks like your life works. But internally, there's a restlessness that doesn't quit. No matter how much you accomplish, it doesn't quite feel like enough — or at least, not for very long. There's always a next goal, a higher bar, something else to fix or improve. Slowing down can feel uncomfortable. Like if you stop pushing, something important might slip — or you might not feel as solid as you seem. So you keep going. And at the same time, part of you is tired of chasing a feeling that never quite sticks.
The High-Achiever
Keeps the peace, even when it costs you.
You're good at showing up for people. Reliable, warm, thoughtful — the person others turn to for sound advice. From the outside, it may even look like connection comes easily to you. But asking for what you need, setting a limit, or expressing your feelings to others is harder. Something closes off when it's your turn to receive, and advocating for yourself can feel near impossible in a way that's difficult to explain. Maybe you find it easier to be other people's rock. But when it comes to you, having needs feels risky — like it might cost you connection, approval, or love. So you learned to want less, give more, and keep the peace.
The People-Pleaser
Insightful, but still stuck in a loop.
Your brain doesn't really turn off. You replay conversations, anticipate problems before they happen, and analyze your own patterns with impressive clarity. You've probably gained real insight from all of it — you understand yourself, maybe better than most people do. But the thinking also keeps you stuck, or it never quite resolves things. There's always one more angle to consider, one more thing to prepare for, one more way something could go wrong. Somewhere underneath the analysis is an anxiety that insight alone hasn't been able to touch. You might find it hard to actually feel settled, even when nothing is technically wrong. So you stay in your head, trying to think your way to certainty.
The Over-Thinker
Figuring out who you are, but the path isn’t clear.
Something is shifting — or it already has. You’re in a new phase of life where more is expected of you, but there’s less structure around you. You might be figuring out relationships, direction, or who you are outside of where you came from. From the outside, it may look like you’re doing what you’re supposed to do.But internally, it can feel a lot less clear. You’re making decisions on your own, managing new responsibilities, and trying to trust yourself — sometimes without fully feeling like you know what you’re doing. You might find yourself questioning your choices, comparing yourself to others, or feeling pulled between wanting to be independent and still needing support. There can be a pressure to have it together, even when part of you feels unsure or lost.
The One Still Finding Their Way
How I work
My approach to individual therapy is tailored to you — I follow your lead and draw from what feels most useful, whether that's talk therapy, EMDR, or a more somatic and body-based approach.
Individual therapy is the foundation of what I offer — a dedicated space to slow down, go deeper, and make sense of what keeps showing up. Sessions are relational and trauma-informed, meaning I attend not just to what you're thinking and feeling, but to how your history and nervous system may shape your present experience.
Approaches I draw from:
Relational & Psychodynamic Therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Somatic & Body-Based Approaches
EMDR
Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Parts Work (IFS-informed)
Weather permitting — sessions are held outside, trading the therapy room for fresh air and forward motion. Movement naturally regulates the nervous system, and something about being side-by-side rather than face-to-face makes it easier for some people to go deeper. If you tend to think more clearly when you're in motion, it's worth exploring.
Walk & Talk Therapy
In-person sessions are held at my office near downtown Austin, steps from UT campus. Can't make it in? Telehealth is available to anyone in Texas — same quality of care, from wherever you are.
In-Person & Telehealth
If This Resonates
Most people who find their way here aren't in crisis. They're functioning — often really well, from the outside. They're meeting deadlines, showing up for people, keeping it together at work or in school. But there's a persistent gap between who they appear to be and how they actually feel. A pattern that keeps repeating no matter how much they try to understand it or think their way out of it.
Maybe it's the inner critic that never fully quiets, no matter how much you accomplish. The anxiety that spikes before you ask for something, set a boundary, or let yourself rest. The tendency to put everyone else first and struggle to name — let alone ask for — what you actually need. Or a quieter sense of disconnection: a feeling that no matter how much you understand yourself, something still feels just out of reach.
If this is you — even a little — you're in the right place.
The Process
Getting started is straightforward.
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Free Consultation Call
A 15-minute, low pressure conversation to see if we are the right fit. You can ask questions, share what is bringing you to therapy, discuss what you’re hoping to get out of it, and get a better feel for how I work. There is no commitment required and if we're not the right fit, I'll do my best to help you find someone who is. The relationship between a therapist and client matters, so I always make an effort to ensure the vibes feel right before moving forward.
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Initial Sessions
If we decide to move forward, we'll schedule an initial session. The first few appointments are about gathering relevant history, building a clinical picture, and beginning to establish the therapeutic relationship. This is also where we start to get a sense of what approach feels right for you — whether that's talk therapy, EMDR, or something more experiential. This part of the process is important — we're not just collecting information, we're also continuing to assess whether working together feels like the right fit for both of us. Good therapy depends on that foundation.
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Ongoing Work
From there, most clients meet weekly, especially early on. Consistency is what allows the work to deepen — it builds the kind of trust and momentum that makes real change possible. As things shift, we adjust together. Some people work with me for a focused period of time; others stay longer as new things come up. Either way, you're always in the driver's seat.