Individual Therapy for Adults in Delaware, Pennsylvania, & Maryland
You deserve to have space that is just for you, where you can be heard and witnessed exactly as you are, even on days where you aren’t sure how to feel.
You are not broken, so therapy isn’t about learning to “fix” yourself…
It’s about learning more about yourself, coming to terms with why you’re feeling the way you feel, and finding real solutions to what’s going on so you can actually take steps forward toward the kind of life you want to live. Whether it’s chronic anxiety, relationship patterns you want to stop repeating, or the fear that you’re “too much,” or “not enough,” together we can sort through the web of thoughts and find somewhere to ground. And while we do that, there are no expectations of you to do anything other than show up ready to do your best.
We can work on a lot of things in therapy.
But here’s what brings a lot of folks through my (sometimes virtual) door:
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You have spent so much energy trying not to make sure no one else in your life is upset that you’ve lost track of what you actually need. Saying no feels like betrayal, but asking for time or help just feels selfish. You know that your needs are important (or maybe that feels hard to really agree with right now), but you don’t know how to make a change. In therapy, you can learn how to tell a real yes from a no, stop defaulting to centering others’ needs, and make small sustainable changes that free up the mental load you’ve been carrying.
Explore how I help anxious clients unlearn people-pleasing and put themself first.
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You're trying to feel at home in your own skin, but every choice you make is met with others’ uncertainty, confusion, and unsolicited opinions. Sometimes you feel invalidated, and other times you just feel straight up rejected.
Whether you're just beginning to explore your sexuality, navigating transition or identities on your gender journey, or have felt certain about these things for years and just need to figure out how to share it with others, you deserve to feel seen and heard as exactly who you are. Therapy can help you reconnect with your voice and find a way forward that isn’t built on everyone else’s expectations.
Learn more about how therapy can help you feel truly at home in your own (beautifully queer) skin.
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Trying to talk about non-monogamy with people who have never questioned their beliefs about their relationship structure can feel like a disaster waiting to happen. Some people can hold space, but others just can’t help pointing out their fears or concerns, and it’s making you feel like you’re doing something “wrong.” Therapy with a non-monogamy-competent therapist (that’s me!) can give you the space to explore your relationship desires without fear of judgement, so you can sort through what you’re looking for and how to go about finding it.
Find out how therapy can support you in making sense of non-monogamy and communicating your needs.
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You feel it constantly: the tight chest, racing thoughts, jaw pain, sleepless nights. You second-guess every little thing, fear that others hate you, and then spiral when you can't “just calm down.” Therapy can help you understand what's actually happening in your nervous system and give you tools that actually help - so you can start feeling safer and more in control of your mind and body.
Read about how I work with anxiety that shows up in your body, not just your thoughts.
What Therapy Is (and Isn’t) Like With Me
You can bring your full, unfiltered self, just as you are. Complex feelings, nervous laughter, awkward silences, taking off your shoes, mid-session snacks - none of it needs to be edited out - just show up as yourself.
This isn’t a performance. You don’t have to try to impress me or justify your feelings. If you feel something, and it’s real for you - then it matters to me.
We’ll talk like real people. I love a good metaphor, movie reference, or mem. Expect moments of laughter, some tears at times, and definitely a few well-placed curse words. You’re a real person and I am too!
We move at your speed. I’ll offer structure and support, help ask questions ask questions to move us along when needed, but ultimately you get to decide what feels good to you, when. There’s no pressure to “spill your guts” (unless you want to!)
What’s possible for you…
Change takes time and effort, there’s no way around that. AND with the right kind of support, it can feel a lot less like pain and a lot more like growth. Over time, as we do this work together, you might find yourself:
Having hard conversations with more confidence - still feeling the fear, but not collapsing with it.
Feeling more rooted in your identity, even if others don’t get it or don’t like it.
Setting boundaries that actually stick, instead of saying “it’s fine” when it really isn’t.
Navigating relationships (of any kind) with more clarity and self-respect, instead of shrinking yourself to stay safe.
Moving away from over-explaining everything, and into a little more “this is simply how I feel.”
Letting go of the shame you’ve carried for way too long, and finally feeling at home in your own skin.
You deserve a life that feels like yours. Let’s start building it.
Frequently asked questions about individual therapy
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If you’re asking that question, there’s a good chance therapy could help. You don’t have to be “bad enough” to deserve support. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, lost, or unsure of how you feel - this space is for you. There’s nothing “too basic” to get support with.
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The truth is - we can work on just about anything. That said, many of my clients come in to get support with anxious thoughts, patterns of people-pleasing, or feeling disconnected from themself after years of trying to be what everyone else needed them to be. Read more about how I help folks with anxiety here.
Many of my clients also seek me out for my specialization in working with the queer and non-monogamous communities, and we work on: coming out (or coming out again), coping with the emotional toll of lack of support from family and friends, and sorting through internalized messages the outside world gives us about what is “normal and good”. Here’s more about what it’s like to work with me as a queer person, and as a polyamorous or non-monogamous person.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re “too much”, “not enough”, or somehow both at the same time - I’m probably your therapist.
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Not unless you want to. We go at your pace. Some people want to dive into the deep stuff right away; others need to build safety first. We’ll figure it out together.
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Totally normal. I always tell my clients - crying is like emotional sweat - sometimes it just needs to happen to help us come back to balance. And over-explaining is often a survival strategy for people who’ve had to make themselves small. You don’t have to "show up perfectly” here. Just show up as you, and we’ll take it from there.
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Most people start with weekly sessions so we can build momentum. Over time, that might shift depending on what you need. Some folks come for a few months to work on something specific; others stay longer to do deeper work. There’s no one-size-fits-all timeline - we can continue to check in about what feels right as we work together.
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My current rate is $165 for a 60 minute intake session, and $150 per each regular per 54-minute session after that.
I’m not in-network with insurance, but I can provide superbills (receipts) for potential reimbursement if your plan offers out-of-network coverage. I also reserve a limited number of sliding scale spots - feel free to ask if one is available.
Please feel free to review my general FAQ page here as well for additional answers to common questions about therapy overall.