I believe that everyone deserves to have a space where they can be seen, heard, and cared for without judgment or expectations. I hope to create a warm atmosphere where we can explore your past and present together with curiosity and compassion. I practice primarily from a relational psychodynamic orientation grounded in intersectionality and critical theory. More specifically, I think that our past experiences and the systems we exist in create a template for how we relate to ourselves and others. While many aspects of this template are adaptive and important for our survival, there may be parts that interfere with our ability to live fully and meaningfully. Together, we will identify the parts that are no longer serving you, which also means understanding the context in which they evolved and the purpose they held at the time. 

Therapy will involve exploring your inner world (unconscious defenses, fantasies, and memories), as well as the identities you hold and their sociopolitical implications. As a queer, Jewish child of immigrants, I value how unique each person’s subjective experience of the world is depending on their class, race, gender, sexuality, immigration status, body size, disability and numerous other identities. The context in which you exist will always be fundamental to understanding the nuance and complexity of your unconscious mind.

Therapy is a collaborative and dynamic process. It can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be messy at times. Stepping into painful memories from the past, sitting with thoughts and emotions we try to avoid, and tolerating the discomfort of uncertainty is difficult. I know from my own experiences in therapy how frightening it can be to take the risk of being vulnerable and trusting that what I share will be held with care and respect. I hope to make the process feel easier and safer by being transparent, respecting your boundaries, and honoring your needs.