Do any of these experiences feel familiar to you?
The blur of new parenthood: You expected joy, but instead you feel a loss of your old identity and wonder how to find your footing in this new role.
A struggle to connect: You deeply love your child, yet you find it difficult to understand their big emotions or feel the secure bond you hoped for.
The parenting gap with your partner: You and your partner are constantly misaligned on parenting styles, leaving you feeling more like roommates in survival mode than a team.
The weight of your own history: As you raise your child, you’re finding that your own childhood experiences or "old stories" are surfacing in ways you didn't expect.
Mourning the ideal: You are navigating the grief of the relationship or family life you pictured versus the reality you are currently living.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate based in Farmington, Connecticut, specializing in attachment, the transition to parenthood, and early family relationships. Currently practicing with LEAP Behavioral Health, I work with individuals, couples, and families to navigate the shifts that come with building and nurturing a family.
My approach is deeply rooted in narrative therapy, the belief that we have the power to reshape the stories we live by, and emotion-focused therapy, an attachment-based model.
My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that you are the expert of your own life. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your history and take control of your family’s next chapter.
I believe that every family possesses a unique set of strengths, even when they feel hidden by stress or transition. My approach is collaborative and systemic, meaning we work as a team to understand the emotional patterns and "problem stories" that may be creating distance in your home.
To help you find clarity and connection, I integrate:
Narrative Perspective: We’ll look at the challenges you’re facing as something separate from who you are, allowing you to reclaim agency and rewrite your family’s next chapter.
Emotion-Focused Support: We’ll explore the underlying feelings and attachment needs that drive your interactions, helping you and your loved ones respond to one another with more warmth and security.
Collaborative Dialogue: You are the expert on your own life. Together, we will facilitate honest, transformative conversations that foster deep understanding and lasting resilience.
My goal is to help you move from a place of surviving the day-to-day to thriving within your most important relationships.
Ready to take the first step? If you're ready to explore how an attachment-based approach can support your family, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. Let’s begin rewriting your family's story together.