My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that emotional regulation is the foundation for meaningful change. Whether you’re navigating Type 1 diabetes, ADHD, anxiety, chronic illness, or a major life transition, many of life’s challenges become more manageable when you learn to understand and respond to your emotions in healthier ways.

Together, we’ll identify the patterns that keep you feeling stuck, strengthen your coping skills, and build practical strategies that help you feel calmer, more confident, and more in control of your life.

Emotional Regulation

Emotional regulation isn’t about getting rid of difficult emotions. It’s about learning to understand them, respond to them effectively, and make choices that align with the life you want to live. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, frustration, overwhelm, or intense emotional reactions, therapy can help you build resilience and navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence.

Type 1 Diabetes

Living with Type 1 diabetes involves far more than managing blood sugar. The constant decision-making, uncertainty, and emotional demands can lead to stress, burnout, anxiety, and feelings of isolation.

As someone who understands the unique emotional impact of Type 1 diabetes, I help clients develop healthier ways to cope with the daily challenges of living with or caring for someone with this condition while reducing diabetes-related distress and improving overall well-being.

Treatment Approaches

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

CBT helps identify the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In sessions, we work on recognizing unhelpful thinking patterns and developing more balanced, effective ways of responding.

DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)

DBT focuses on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and communication. I help clients build practical tools to manage intense emotions and respond more effectively in relationships and stressful situations.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

EMDR supports the processing of distressing or traumatic experiences. It helps reduce emotional intensity tied to past experiences and supports the brain in reprocessing them in a more adaptive way.

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative approach that helps you explore ambivalence, clarify goals, and strengthen your own motivation for change.  I guide conversations that help you identify what matters most to you and what might be getting in the way.