Therapy isn’t about fixing you or telling you what to do. It’s about helping you understand yourself more clearly, respond differently to difficult thoughts and emotions, and move toward the life you want — even when things feel hard.
My approach is practical, compassionate, and rooted in evidence-based care. I draw primarily from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), tailoring our work to your needs, aligning with your core values, and respecting your pace.
No matter what brings you to therapy — anxiety, burnout, grief, pet loss, or the emotional weight of veterinary work — our work together often centers on a few core ideas:
You are not broken, though your nervous system may be overwhelmed
Thoughts and emotions are powerful, but they don’t have to run your life
Awareness creates choice
Small, intentional changes add up and lead to meaningful shifts over time
Therapy is a place to slow down, make sense of what’s happening inside, and practice new ways of responding to life’s complexities.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT focuses on helping you live a meaningful life — not by eliminating discomfort, but by changing your relationship with it. Using ACT, we work on:
Noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them
Making room for anxiety, grief, or sadness instead of fighting them
Clarifying what truly matters to you
Taking actions aligned with your values, even when it feels uncomfortable
ACT is especially helpful for anxiety, burnout, grief, and life’s (unexpected and expected) challenges when you’re tired of overthinking everything and want to feel more grounded and present.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps you understand how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected, and how certain patterns may be keeping you stuck. In our work, CBT may involve:
Identifying unhelpful thought patterns
Learning how to challenge or reframe those thoughts
Understanding how avoidance and coping behaviors impact your mood
Practicing new skills that support emotional balance
CBT is particularly useful for anxiety, relationship concerns, and stress-related concerns, offering tools you can use both in and outside of sessions.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
DBT focuses on building skills to manage intense emotions while also encouraging self-compassion and balance. DBT-informed work may include:
Learning emotion regulation skills
Building distress tolerance for moments when feelings get overwhelming
Practicing mindfulness and awareness of the present moment
Strengthening boundaries and effectiveness in personal and professional relationships
DBT is especially helpful when emotions feel intense, hard to manage, or exhausting. While it’s a common experience, our emotions don’t have to continue running our life.
How This Looks in Real Life
Rather than rigidly following one specific model, I weave each of these approaches in a way that feels natural and supportive.
Our work often includes:
Noticing and building awareness around thoughts, emotions, and patterns
Processing experiences with curiosity and self-compassion
Learning practical tools to manage anxiety, grief, and stress
Choosing small, intentional actions aligned with your values
Visioning a different path forward that feels realistic and meaningful
No one will “do therapy perfectly” and that’s not the point. We move at a pace that feels safe, manageable, and respectful of where you are.
A Good Fit for My Approach
My approach tends to work especially well for:
Millennials navigating anxiety, burnout, and identity shifts
Veterinary professionals experiencing compassion fatigue or grief
Individuals grieving the loss of a beloved pet
People who want both insight and practical tools
Those looking for growth without judgment or pressure
Those willing to try new things because “nothing changes if nothing changes”
Those who are open to the idea that therapy isn’t a magic bullet, and recognize this is a process that takes time, effort, and commitment
Therapy That Meets You Where You Are
I offer online therapy across New Jersey and Pennsylvania, making it easier to access support in a way that fits your life.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, grieving a loss, or simply wanting things to feel more manageable, therapy can help you move forward with intention.
Next Steps
You don’t need to know which therapy model is “right” for you. That’s something we will explore together.
I offer a free 15-minute consultation to talk about what’s bringing you here and see if my approach feels like a good fit.
