You might be here because…
You might be here because…
You feel anxious about disappointing others, even when you’re exhausted. You freeze during conflict or go quiet instead of saying what you really feel. You feel guilty for needing rest, space, or support.
Even when you know what you want, your body reacts first — tightening, shutting down, or rushing to keep the peace.
That can feel confusing, frustrating, and lonely.
Why these patterns make sense
These patterns are not personal failures or signs that something is “wrong” with you.
They are often nervous system responses shaped in early relationships — especially in homes where love felt conditional, emotions weren’t fully seen, or safety depended on being agreeable, responsible, or attuned to others.
Many people who grew up with narcissistic or emotionally distant parents learned to stay connected by shrinking, performing, or disconnecting from themselves.
Your body adapted to protect connection.
Therapy is a space to understand those responses with compassion — and gradually create more choice, safety, and ease in how you relate to yourself and others.
How I can support you
I work with individuals and couples who are navigating:
Anxiety, perfectionism, or people-pleasing
The impact of narcissistic or emotionally distant parents
Family rejection, estrangement, or unmet expectations
Identity shifts and the process of coming home to yourself
Relationship patterns that feel hard to change, even with insight
Conflict, disconnection, or emotional distance in your relationship
My approach integrates nervous system work, attachment healing, and relational therapy to help you move from survival patterns toward self-trust and secure connection.
My practice is Black, queer, and identity-affirming, and I strive to create a space where all parts of you are welcome and don’t have to be translated.
Getting started
You don’t need a diagnosis or a perfectly defined goal to begin.
Therapy can be a place to slow down, listen to your body, and gently understand the patterns that helped you survive — and how they might be ready to shift.
Whether you’re coming on your own or with a partner, we’ll move at a pace that feels grounded, collaborative, and supportive.