My path to this work was forged through fire. At 22, I was a dancer until a ruptured disc suddenly forced me into deep contemplation. In that silence, I faced a quarter-life crisis that terrified me. I spent two weeks scouring my mind, searching for a purpose that could match the intensity I could no longer express with my body.

The answer lay in the gap between what I had always needed and what I gotten. I’m far from the only gifted and and neurodivergent child with undiagnosed learning disabilities or a “mystery illness” who ended up in the Troubled Teen Industry; an abusive and unregulated industry that preys on manipulates desperate parents and promises to “treatment” to kids they can’t even properly understand or diagnose. I longed for a brilliant mind that could help me deconstruct and reconstruct myself—but instead, I had been met with control and ineptitude.

I decided then and there to become the antidote. I realized I wanted to become what I had desperately needed but never gotten, a guide with competence, skill, and true curiosity. I decided to become a therapist and I built my career to be the exact opposite of the "treatment" I endured. My practice is designed to provide the intellectual rigor, the safety, and the deep understanding that complex survivors deserve.

My personal experiences transformed me into a Wounded Healer. I am a pattern-seeker by nature. I don't just listen to your story; I look for the invisible threads connecting your biology, your history, and your spirit. I believe that symptoms are not defects—they are data pointing us toward what needs to be healed.

I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Columbia University, where I specialized in Health, Mental Health, and Disabilities. For over 15 years, I have worked on the front lines of trauma and addiction—from the streets with homeless youth to high-end residential treatment centers.

But my true expertise lies in the intersection of Clinical Science and Somatic Wisdom.

I specialize in working with Survivors—the gifted, the sensitive, chronically ill and the neurodivergent. I understand the unique exhaustion of holding up a "perfect" mask while feeling unseen on the inside. My practice is a sanctuary for those who are tired of explaining themselves and ready to be understood.

The Alchemical Toolbox

My approach is bespoke. We don’t just treat symptoms; we transmute them using a bridge of modern science and ancient technology.

DEEP PROCESSING AND TRAUMA RECOVERY:

• EMDR & Internal Family Systems (IFS): We go beyond talk therapy to process trauma at the root, engaging the "parts" of your psyche to create internal leadership and lasting change.

• Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy: A powerful catalyst for breakthroughs when traditional therapy has hit a wall, allowing for profound shifts in perspective and healing.

SOMATIC WISDOM AND NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION:

• Embodied Regulation: Integrating Somatic Experiencing (SE) and the science of yoga to release the "freeze" response and restore a sense of safety to the body.

• Nervous System Strategy: Practical, science-based tools to stimulate the vagus nerve and exit states of chronic alarm, burnout, and sensory overload.

STRATEGIC ADVOCACY FOR THE "TOO MUCH":

• Navigating the Complex: I provide a specialized lens for those navigating the intersection of High-Intensity life and physical challenges—from "mystery illnesses" to the profound exhaustion of the sensitive and gifted.

• The Masking Antidote: A sanctuary for those tired of translating themselves. I help you decode your system’s unique language so you can stop performing and start living, regardless of where you are on your healing journey.

SPIRITUAL AND SYMBOLIC INTEGRATION:

• Making the unconscious conscious. We look for the invisible threads connecting your biology, your history, and your spirit to ensure you are the author of your own fate.

Chronic Illness & The Nervous System

I bring a unique lens to the table: I get it. Living with conditions like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), MCAS, POTS, ME/CFS, and Endometriosis has made me a specialist in the language of the body. I offer deep empathy and practical, strategic advice for clients navigating the medical maze. I help you distinguish between mental health symptoms and biological flares, empowering you to advocate for your health and reclaim your functional life.

The Invitation

I show up as a real person. I bring my warmth, my humor, and my directness into the room. I don't believe in being a 'blank slate'; I believe in being a fellow traveler who happens to have a very detailed map.

I invite you to connect with me. Whether you are navigating complex trauma, a mystery illness, or a spiritual awakening, you do not have to do it alone. Let’s turn your history into your power.