Relationships of all types are complicated, but research shows they are a major determinant of your quality of life. You may find yourself repeatedly choosing people who aren’t right for you, panicking when someone pulls away, withdrawing when conflict arises, or having trouble identifying and asking for what you need.

Our early experiences, family relationships, past relationships, socialization, discrimination, and the beliefs we’ve developed about ourselves and others all contribute to the way relate to other people. Attachment theory offers an interpretation of how our early relationships and experiences shaped how we respond to closeness and distance, what we expect from other people, and what we do when we’re afraid of loss.

I provide specialized therapy for adults across Wisconsin online who want to build healthier, more fulfilling relationships—with partners, family, friends, and themselves. My approach is culturally responsive, strengths-based, and draws heavily on CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), especially ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and DBT skills (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), mindfulness and parts work.

Therapy is a space where we can explore the patterns that keep showing up in your relationships and understand where they come from. We can work on communicating your needs, tolerating difficult emotions, and setting boundaries without feeling guilty. My goal is to help you develop a more secure relationship with yourself, so your choices aren’t driven by fear, shame, or the need to feel chosen.