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You don’t have to keep holding it all together.
EMDR therapy for women who are tired of feeling anxious and stuck. Let’s get to the root so that you can stop overthinking your decisions, worrying about what other people think, and being so hard on yourself.
Calm, clarity & confidence
Calm, clarity & confidence
Does this resonate?
You’ve always been the one others can count on, the dependable daughter, the supportive friend, the driven one who works hard and gets things done.
From the outside, you look like you have it all together. But on the inside, you’re exhausted. The overthinking, the pressure to get it all right, the constant balancing act of work, relationships, and maybe even parenting, it’s a lot.
Maybe you’ve been in therapy before. You’ve done the self-care practices, read the books, and collected plenty of tools. You’re insightful and self-reflective. But you’re still waiting to feel different. You don’t want to just keep managing your anxiety, something needs to change.
Hey I’m Heather!
I’m glad you’re here!
I am a licensed therapist who specializes in Attachment-Focused EMDR therapy for women who are tired of feeling stuck. Together we will go deep to uncover the patterns and experiences that have shaped your anxiety, perfectionism, and people-pleasing. Because these parts of you developed for a good reason. Then we will work on developing a plan to process and shift what needs to move so that you can stop feeling anxious and start feeling more confident and comfortable in your own skin.
I bring equal parts insight-oriented and science backed therapies so that many clients report feeling seen, understood, and supported while being guided through releasing what no longer serves them. Many report the shift is life changing. I love working with women who are motivated in their own growth and healing, who are introspective, and want deep healing not surface level coping. They’re the ones that usually see the most benefit in our work together.
My Specialties
Where I do my best work
Your mind never rests, always replaying, preparing, or overthinking. Therapy can help calm your nervous system so you feel lighter and more at ease.
You look put together, but inside the pressure to be perfect feels exhausting. Therapy can help quiet the inner critic and bring you back to peace.
You’re quick to care for others, but your own needs often slip away. Therapy is a space to finally set that weight down and prioritize you.
Some experiences stay with us, keeping the body on high alert. EMDR can help release what’s stuck so you feel grounded and free.
my approach
Getting to the Root with EMDR Therapy
You've done the reflecting. You understand your patterns. Maybe you've even learned the tools to manage them. But knowing why you feel anxious, strive for perfection, or put everyone else first hasn't necessarily changed how you feel.
Attachment-focused EMDR therapy goes beyond talking about what's happening today. It helps you process past experiences, unresolved trauma, and the beliefs that may be fueling your anxiety, perfectionism, and people-pleasing, creating room for actual change.
I also incorporate Brainspotting and Flash Technique when helpful, tailoring our work to your individual needs.
when you need someone who gets it
Areas of Specialized Support
Some life experiences come with challenges that aren’t always easy for other people to understand unless they’ve lived it. Here you don’t have to start from scratch.
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Your sensitivity is a strength. In therapy, we’ll help you turn that care inward so you can show up for yourself with the same compassion you give others. Learn More
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You aren’t doing it wrong. Parenting a uniquely wired kid just requires a different approach. And it starts with a well regulated parent. Let’s get you there! Learn More
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Living with celiac disease often comes with anxiety, hypervigilance, and the invisible emotional weight of managing an autoimmune disease every day. Learn More
Weekly therapy, extended sessions, and intensives are all paths forward—it’s about choosing the one that feels right for you.
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WEEKLY THERAPY, extended sessions, & INTENSIVES?
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For ongoing support, weekly or bi-weekly 50 minute sessions provide a steady rhythm of care. Together we’ll:
Explore patterns and triggers
Process stress from work, relationships, or parenting
Build nervous system safety over time
Create sustainable shifts for long-term healing
Weekly/bi-weekly therapy is a gentle, consistent space to slow down and reconnect with yourself.
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For deeper, more spacious work, extended sessions offer time to slow down and go further. These 3-hour sessions, held every 4–5 weeks, create room for meaningful breakthroughs without the rush. Together we’ll:
Gently process what feels stuck or unresolved
Explore themes that need more time and attention
Create space for both depth and rest
Extended sessions provide a nurturing rhythm with time in between to reflect, integrate, and live what you’re learning, with each session offering a deeper layer of healing.
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For those ready for focused, immersive healing, intensives allow us to move through significant work in just a few days. This concentrated approach brings clarity and relief to what’s been weighing heavy. Together we’ll:
Identify and process the roots of current patterns or triggers
Gently release what your body and mind have been holding
Develop tools for continued integration and calm
Intensives offer the depth and momentum to create clarity, relief, and a renewed sense of peace. Learn more about intensives here.
The Process
Reach out
Click the button below to schedule your free consultation call. This is a chance for us to connect, talk through your questions, and see if working together feels like the right fit.
Begin the work
Together, we’ll focus on what matters most to you, whether that’s easing anxiety, processing painful experiences, calming your nervous system, or learning how to quiet the inner critic.
Reclaim your peace
As you do this work, you’ll begin to feel more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself. Instead of just coping, you’ll discover real shifts, more ease in your relationships, and a deeper sense of calm within.
feel COMFORTABLE in your own skin.