A thoughtful space for meaningful change.
For over two decades, I've worked with adults and adolescents navigating depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions — offering a warm, trusting environment where deep and lasting change is possible.
Understanding patients at a personal level.
As a therapist I work hard to understand my patients at a personal level. I provide a warm and trusting atmosphere where we can explore the difficulties in their lives. Together, through the therapeutic relationship, we work on emotional problems to make deep and lasting changes.
We address roadblocks which may have developed over the years and seem to keep patients stuck in negative patterns. Through an increased awareness of these patterns, alternative choices become possible — and over time, my patients are increasingly able to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives.
Areas of focus in my practice.
Depression & Anxiety
Working through persistent low mood, worry, and the patterns that sustain them — building inner resources for resilience and clarity.
Relationship Issues
Individual and couples psychotherapy addressing connection, conflict, intimacy, divorce, separation, and the difficulties of partnership.
Eating Disorders
Compassionate, in-depth work with the emotional and relational dimensions of disordered eating, body image, and self-perception.
Loss & Grief
A supportive space to process bereavement, life transitions, and the long arc of mourning what — or who — has been lost.
Trauma
Working through the lasting effects of trauma, including domestic abuse and violence, with care, pacing, and safety.
Parenting & Family
Consultation and therapy for parenting concerns, family dynamics, behavior issues, and the developmental challenges of adolescence.
Twenty years of training, practice, and care.
A psychodynamic, relational orientation grounded in two decades of clinical practice and formal psychoanalytic training in the Twin Cities.
Minnesota Psychoanalytic Institute
Graduate Psychoanalyst · Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Training Program
St. Mary's Graduate College
Master of Arts — Clinical Psychology
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts — Psychology
- LicensureMinnesota Board of Psychology LP3011
- Years in Practice20+ years
- OrientationPsychodynamic · Relational · Interpersonal
- ModalityIndividuals & Couples
- Session Length45 minutes
- PaymentHealth insurance or self-pay
- Professional MembershipMinnesota Psychoanalytic Society & Institute (MPSI)
- Professional MembershipMinnesota Society for Psychoanalytic Studies (SPS)
Beginning therapy, answered.
What is psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy — sometimes called "talk therapy" — is a form of mental health treatment. Through the relationship with the therapist, therapy helps to access parts of the mind that may be interfering with social, emotional, and intellectual functioning. The process involves learning new ways to overcome difficulties and developing inner strengths to make positive changes in one's life.
What can I expect on my first visit?
During your first visit we will talk a bit about yourself, your background, what brings you to therapy, and your expectations for the work ahead.
How long is a session?
Sessions are 45 minutes in length.
Will you put me on medication?
In Minnesota, psychologists and clinical social workers cannot prescribe medication. Although many individuals prefer not to use medication, on occasion it may be helpful. In those cases I may recommend that you consult with a psychiatrist to determine whether medication would be useful.
Do you offer virtual or telehealth sessions?
My practice is fully virtual. I see clients exclusively through secure telehealth sessions, which means we can meet from wherever you are most comfortable — provided you are located in Minnesota at the time of our appointment.
Who do you typically work with?
My practice includes adolescents (ages 14–19) and adults, of all genders, ethnicities, and religious orientations, in both individual and couples psychotherapy.