Counseling for children, teens and adults in Phoenix, AZ. Specializing in anxiety, trauma and grief.
I support children, teens, adults, and families who have lived through overwhelming or painful experiences—whether recent or carried quietly for years. Many of the people who find me grew up without the emotional safety, steadiness, or understanding they needed. Others are navigating the lasting impact of losing someone they love, adoption-related challenges, or the imprint of medical trauma, including near-death events or disorienting experiences with anesthesia. Some shoulder the generational weight of historical trauma or the lonely ache of feeling “othered.”
Still, there is room for healing. With compassion and steady presence, it’s possible to soften what’s been held for so long and to grow toward a life that feels steadier, kinder, and more whole.
Support for Adults with Developmental Trauma and Grief
I also work with adults who learned to survive by being overly responsible, hyper-independent, or people-pleasing. On the outside, they may appear “fine,” but internally they feel:
Exhausted, overwhelmed or numb
Stuck in old patterns
Hypervigilant or emotionally flooded
Disconnected from their own needs
Deeply self-critical
Unsure how to trust, rest, or feel safe with others
Many carry grief that has never been spoken aloud—grief about a loved one, a relationship, or the childhood they never got to have.
These patterns aren’t character flaws. They’re survival strategies and with the right support, they can shift.
And others who have experienced an unimaginable loss of a loved one often do not know where to begin. They just want relief, and they don’t want people to tell them how to grieve or to just move on.
Support for Children and Teens
The kids and teens who come to me are bright, creative, and caring—but life feels harder for them than childhood or adolescence should.
They may be coping with grief, anxiety, or major life changes, and often don’t know how to put their feelings into words. Some struggle with:
Headaches, stomach pain, or nightmares
Feeling “on edge” or overwhelmed
Big emotions that come out fast
Trouble getting out of bed or completing daily tasks
Pulling away from family or friends
Feeling not good enough or constantly judged
They want to feel worthy, yet they worry they're not good enough. They often compare themselves and feel judged by others. Parents often tell me they’ve tried play therapy or talk therapy and didn’t see the progress they hoped for. They worry their child might think that nothing will help.
They are calm one minute and not the next - homework and chores feel like a war zone or major negotiation. They can go zero to a hundred in a flash. They try to manage these big emotions, but after so many failed attempts, they often feel poorly about themselves. As a parent, it feels like attempts to help only seem to make it worse.
Healing is possible—for you and the people you love
Whether you’re seeking therapy for your child or for yourself, you deserve care that truly sees the whole person—not just the symptoms.
My approach helps clients:
Heal at the root
Build coping skills that actually work
Strengthen self-worth and emotional resilience
Increase nervous-system regulation
Develop more connected relationships
Confidence, connection, and emotional ease are not out of reach.
If you want to start thriving, I'd love to get you there.
Reach out now. You don’t have to do it alone. I can help.
