MY APPROACH

My approach is engaging, collaborative and directive, with a focus on helping you understand and change the patterns that keep anxiety and OCD in place. 

The work we do is grounded in evidence-based therapies that are especially effective for anxiety and OCD. While each modality offers something distinct, they are integrated intentionally to help you build awareness, develop skills, and respond differently to fear and uncertainty.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT helps you understand how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. Together, we identify patterns that perpetuate anxiety and practice new ways of responding that are more helpful and supportive. This approach is practical and skill-based, focusing on what’s happening now and helping you build confidence in your ability to handle discomfort and life’s challenges.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT focuses on changing your relationship with anxiety rather than trying to eliminate it. Instead of getting caught in a struggle with difficult thoughts and emotions, we work on creating space for them while staying connected to what matters most to you. ACT supports taking meaningful action guided by your values, even when anxiety is present, so you can live a fuller and more purposeful life.

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD

For the treatment of OCD, I use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold standard approach. ERP involves gradually and intentionally facing obsessive thoughts, images, sensations, or urges while learning to resist compulsive responses. Over time, this process helps retrain the brain, reducing the power of obsessions and increasing your ability to tolerate uncertainty and anxiety.

Mindfulness and Self-Compassion

Mindfulness and self-compassion are woven into all of my work. You’ll learn how to observe your thoughts and feelings without judging or fighting them, while staying grounded in the present moment. Self-compassion supports responding to yourself with kindness rather than criticism, helping to build emotional flexibility, resilience, and a greater sense of ease.

How I work

Sessions blend emotional exploration with active, skills-based work. Treatment is collaborative and paced to your individual needs, with a more structured approach used for OCD and ERP. The goal is to help you relate differently to anxiety so it no longer limits how you live.