Holistic Therapy
A holistic approach to understanding the mind and body.
As a therapist, I recognize that mental and physical well-being are deeply connected. Our experiences, emotions, behaviors, and physical health can all influence how we feel and function in everyday life.
Therapy is approached with the whole person in mind, considering not only the challenges you're experiencing but also the factors that may be contributing to them.
For teens and young adults with ADHD, this means looking beyond focus and productivity to understand emotional regulation, executive functioning, anxiety, self-esteem, and the ways ADHD can influence daily life.
For individuals experiencing IBS and digestive concerns, this means exploring the relationship between stress, emotional well-being, and gut health.
Treatment may incorporate evidence-based therapeutic approaches, mindfulness, somatic interventions, and nutrition-informed conversations when appropriate. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, develop practical tools, and create a greater sense of balance in your everyday life.
Why I work with Teens & Young Adults
I believe the teenage and young adult years can be some of the most challenging and transformative periods of life. You are learning who you are, what matters to you, what you want your life to look like, and how to make decisions for yourself, often while navigating major changes at the same time. My desire to work with teens and young adults comes from both my professional experience and my own life.
As a teenager, I was anxious and often didn't know what to do with my emotions. I kept a lot inside and didn't always have the words or the understanding to explain what I was experiencing. During young adulthood, I experienced the loss of a sibling. I know firsthand that even during a stage of life that can already feel overwhelming and uncertain, grief and other difficult experiences can make it even harder to feel grounded or connected to yourself.
Those experiences have shaped the therapist I am today. I understand this stage of life not only through my clinical experience, but also through my own experience of navigating adolescence and young adulthood. I know how valuable it can be to have someone who helps you slow down, make sense of what you're experiencing, and understand yourself without judgment.
You don't need to come to therapy knowing exactly what's wrong. You just need a place where you can slow down, make sense of what you're experiencing, and begin to understand yourself more deeply.
My passion for helping people with IBS and other disorders of the gut-brain interaction
For as long as I can remember, I have struggled with both anxiety and digestive issues. Anxiety often showed up physically for me, including a racing heart, shallow breathing, excessive sweating, and, most noticeably, constipation, bloating, and IBS symptoms. I also struggled with managing stress, which took a toll on both my mental and physical health.
Over the years, I sought answers from countless conventional doctors and naturopaths for chronic constipation, bloating, indigestion, and stomach pain, often without clear explanations or lasting relief. Eventually, I learned more about the state of my gut microbiome and began making changes to my diet, incorporating supplements, and working to restore balance in my gut. What I started to notice was that as my gut health improved, so did my mental health. And when I was less anxious or stressed, my digestive symptoms often improved, too.
It wasn't until I began learning more about the nervous system and the gut-brain connection that things really started to make sense. I began to understand how closely our mental and physical health are connected and how our body's stress response can influence digestion. Even now, I notice that eating when I'm rushed or anxious can leave me feeling bloated or uncomfortable.
Through my personal experiences and professional training, I've learned how important it is to support both the mind and body.
How I can help
Together, we may work on:
-
executive functioning skills such as task initiation, planning, time management, organization, sustained attention, etc.
-
quieting the constant overthinking and anxious thoughts
-
understanding and processing emotions rather than keeping them inside
-
becoming more connected to your body and recognizing what it is telling you
-
building confidence and learning to trust yourself
-
navigating relationships, boundaries, and communication
-
adjusting to major life transitions and uncertainty
-
working through grief and difficult experiences
-
developing healthier ways to cope with stress and overwhelm
-
figuring out what you want instead of constantly questioning yourself
-
understanding the gut-brain connection and how anxiety and stress can affect your gut
I integrate evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and a Person-Centered approach with mindfulness and somatic interventions. I also consider the everyday factors that influence how you feel, including stress, sleep, movement, nutrition, and other lifestyle factors.
My goal is to help you feel more connected to yourself so you can move through life with greater clarity, confidence, and trust in yourself.
Understand your brain
ADHD, executive functioning, thought patterns, and emotional experiences.
Reconnect with yourself
Emotional regulation, self-awareness, mindfulness, and nervous system support.
Support whole-body health
Gut-brain connection, stress, digestive concerns, and nutrition-informed care.
A little about me
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Connecticut, offering both in person and virtual therapy sessions. I earned my Master's Degree in Human Services & Counseling from Post University and have spent much of my career thus far working with children, adolescents, young adults, and parents. I have worked in a variety of settings including residential treatment centers, non-profits, schools, and outpatient group practice.
Outside of therapy, I believe in practicing the same mind-body connection that I encourage in my work with clients. I love staying active and getting my body moving, whether that means lifting weights, practicing yoga, or hiking with my dog. I also enjoy learning about nutrition and exploring the ways our everyday habits can influence how we feel, both mentally and physically.
Ready for something to feel different?
You don't have to keep feeling stuck in your thoughts, questioning yourself, or carrying everything on your own.
Therapy can be the beginning of learning to understand yourself, trust yourself, and move through life with greater confidence and clarity.
If you're ready to begin, let's take the first step together.