Many of the people I work with are, by most measures, doing well. They show up, they achieve, they keep it together. And yet there's a persistent undercurrent of anxiety, self-doubt, or a sense that they can never quite let themselves relax.
If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. And you don't have to stay there.
I use AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), an approach that works at the level of emotion, not just thought. Rather than analyzing what's hard from the outside, we get curious about what's actually happening inside you, in real time.
AEDP is built on the belief that you have an innate capacity to heal. The work isn't about fixing something broken. It's about removing the barriers that have been getting in the way of that healing. Sometimes those barriers are patterns we learned early, defenses that once made sense but no longer serve us. That process can begin from the very first session. AEDP is an evidence-supported approach, meaning the research backs up what we see in the room.
What I find meaningful about this work is that the people who come to therapy are already moving toward something. That pull toward growth, toward understanding yourself, toward feeling more like yourself, is already alive in you. Our work together is to move beneath those barriers and defenses, to help you get more in touch with who you actually are.
More about me and how I work
People come to therapy for all kinds of reasons. Here are some of the things that often come up in my work with individual clients. If something you're carrying isn't on this list, it's still worth reaching out.
Schedule a Free ConsultationAnxiety and persistent worry
Perfectionism and imposter syndrome
Depression and low mood
Low self-worth or chronic self-criticism
Grief and loss
Challenges in relationships and loneliness
There's no pressure in our first meeting. My goal is simply to get to know you a little, to understand what's bringing you in and what you're hoping for.
If emotions come up, I welcome them. Those moments often carry the most important information. I'll stay right there with you, attentive to what feels alive and real, without pushing toward any particular agenda.
There's no right way to do a first session. You don't need to have it figured out before you walk in.
I offer sessions in my Charlottesville office and via telehealth. Some clients do one, some do the other, and some do a mix. Both can be genuinely powerful.
There's something I value about being physically present with someone. I can notice more. The way you hold your hands, a shift in your posture, the moments when your body says something before your words do. I find real connection in that shared space.
Telehealth offers its own kind of closeness. On screen, I often have a clearer view of your face and expression than I do across a room. I've found the work to be effective and meaningful online, and for many clients, it's the more accessible option.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation. We'll talk briefly about what's bringing you in and see if we feel like a good fit.
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