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Understand the Past. Live from a New Place.
Therapy for adults healing from emotionally immature, abusive, narcissistic, or borderline parents.
The relationships we grow up with can shape how we see ourselves, respond to conflict, establish boundaries, and connect with the people we love. You may find yourself struggling with guilt, self-doubt, people-pleasing, or painful relationship patterns—even long after leaving home.
For many people, these experiences become especially present when establishing adult relationships, setting boundaries with family, or raising children of their own.
I help adults understand the experiences that shaped them, heal from harmful family relationships, and create a more grounded and connected way forward.
Telehealth psychotherapy throughout California
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“It’s never too late to be what you might have been.” - George Elliot
This quote is close to my heart because it reminds us that we are all capable of growth and change.
Together, we will explore your current beliefs, challenge long-held perceptions, and alter maladaptive patterns, making life more joyful and improving your connections with others.
You can use the button below to set up a free consultation so we can talk about your needs and goals. I look forward to speaking with you.
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You may be looking for support because…
You grew up with an emotionally unavailable, unpredictable, controlling, or abusive parent.
Your parent may have narcissistic or borderline traits.
You struggle with guilt, self-doubt, people-pleasing, or setting boundaries.
Becoming a parent has brought difficult childhood experiences back to the surface.
You worry about repeating patterns from your own family.
You want healthier relationships with yourself, your children, and the other important people in your life.
Therapy can help you understand these patterns without being defined by them.
Areas of Specialization
I work with adults across a broad spectrum of concerns, with a particular focus on those who have navigated complex family dynamics. My areas of expertise include:
Healing from Relational Trauma: Specializing in working with adults who are children of Narcissistic and/or Borderline Personality disordered parents.
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery: Helping you heal from narcissistic relationships and regain your sense of self.
Relational Patterns: Identifying and altering unhealthy patterns, navigating intimacy, and learning to advocate for your needs.
Identity & Self-Worth: Exploring who you are beyond the expectations of others, especially for those who grew up in households with abuse, addiction, or mental illness.
Emotional Resilience: Managing anxiety, stress, depression, and the complexities of grief.
Boundaries & Communication: Developing the assertiveness skills necessary to set and hold healthy boundaries.
WORKING TOGETHER, WE CAN HELP YOU REACH YOUR GOALS
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Build and sustain self-worth
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Create and maintain boundaries
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Cultivate healthy relationships
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Improve communication skills
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