Frequently Asked Questions

  • I provide individual, couples, and family therapy specializing in infertility, postpartum mental health, and first responder families.

    My work includes:

    • Infertility counseling (IVF, recurrent loss, secondary infertility, decision-making support)

    • Postpartum depression and anxiety treatment

    • Therapy for first responders (fire, law enforcement, EMS) navigating stress, trauma, and burnout

    • Couples therapy focused on intimacy, communication, and emotional reconnection

    • Parenting and family therapy for high-stress households

    Sessions are tailored, practical, and grounded in evidence-based approaches to help you feel supported — not pathologized.

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through my contact form or email to schedule a consultation.

    We’ll briefly discuss:

    • What’s bringing you in

    • What you’re hoping to change

    • Whether we’re a good fit

    From there, we schedule your first session and begin building a plan that supports your goals — at a pace that feels manageable.

  • I live in the worlds I serve.

    As both a therapist and a fire wife, I understand first responder culture from the inside — the compartmentalizing, the overtime, the emotional shutdown, the strain on relationships.

    In infertility work, I bring clinical training and lived awareness of the unique grief, identity shifts, and relational impact that this journey creates.

    Clients often tell me they feel:

    • Deeply understood

    • Not judged

    • Not rushed

    • Gently challenged in ways that lead to real growth

    I blend evidence-based therapy (including Gottman-informed and attachment-based approaches) with practical tools that work in real life.

  • First responders are trained to compartmentalize trauma and stress in order to perform under pressure. While this skill is protective at work, it can create emotional distance, irritability, and communication challenges at home.

    Therapy for first responders helps with:

    • Emotional regulation and stress management

    • Trauma processing

    • Rebuilding intimacy and connection

    • Parenting under high stress

    • Supporting spouses and families impacted by shift work and overtime

    When the entire family system is supported, resilience increases — without sacrificing emotional health.

  • Infertility can significantly affect emotional wellbeing, identity, intimacy, and communication. Many individuals experience anxiety, depression, grief, shame, and isolation. Couples may struggle with resentment, disconnection, or differences in coping styles.

    Infertility therapy provides support for:

    • Processing grief and loss

    • Navigating IVF and treatment stress

    • Managing intrusive thoughts and anxiety

    • Strengthening communication and intimacy

    • Making difficult family-building decisions

    Therapy creates space to process both the medical and emotional impact of infertility.

  • Clients often describe our work as warm, direct, and grounding.

    You can expect:

    • A non-judgmental space

    • Honest, compassionate feedback

    • Practical tools you can actually use

    • Emotional depth without overwhelm

    I won’t sit silently while you spiral — and I won’t push you faster than your nervous system can handle. We work collaboratively, respectfully, and with intention.