When the past still shapes the present.

Some experiences don't stay in the past. They show up in how you react, who you trust, and how close you let people get. Therapy for old emotional wounds, at a pace that works for you.

A woman in a lavender sweatshirt sits on the floor against a sofa with her head on her knees and an untouched mug beside her.
  • "Past experiences still affect me."
  • "I can't seem to move forward from what happened."
  • "I feel on edge, or I shut down."
  • "My relationships keep touching old wounds."

You decide what to share and when. We don't need to go through everything in the first session, and we don't rush into the hardest material. Relational, emotionally focused work is often a good fit when old experiences keep shaping current relationships.

To be clear about scope: my training and work haven't included specialized trauma certifications such as EMDR, and I'm not claiming any. If you're looking for a specific trauma modality, I'll tell you honestly whether I'm the right person, and help you find one if not.

For some people, faith is a source of strength through hard experiences. For others, it's tangled up with them. Both are welcome here, and you decide whether faith is part of the conversation.

Coverage depends on your plan and my participation with it. I'm working through credentialing with several California plans. See where things stand. Self-pay is available.

If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 or call 911. This website and email are not for emergencies.

When you're ready, we can start slowly.

Tell me what's bringing you in, ask me anything about faith, insurance, or how I work, and we'll talk through how to get started together.

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