Depression & Loss of Motivation
Low mood and emotional disconnection can show up as feeling flat, irritable, unmotivated, or easily overwhelmed, often accompanied by a sense of distance from yourself or your life. These experiences may develop gradually and can be difficult to make sense of, especially when you’re used to functioning well on the outside.
My work integrates evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and acceptance-based strategies with reflection and self-compassion. Together, we focus on understanding the patterns that contribute to low mood, steadying emotional shifts, and reconnecting with a greater sense of clarity, meaning, and engagement over time.
Richard Diebenkorn | Untitled (View from Studio, Ocean Park), 1969
What I Treat
Low Mood & Emotional Disconnection
Low mood can show up as feeling flat, unmotivated, irritable, or emotionally disconnected from yourself or your life. These experiences often develop gradually and can be difficult to understand, especially when you’re used to functioning well on the outside. Therapy focuses on making sense of these patterns and supporting greater clarity, emotional steadiness, and renewed engagement over time.
Postpartum Mood Changes
After the birth of a baby, emotional shifts can feel unexpected, confusing, or painful. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space to process these experiences, ease guilt and overwhelm, and support emotional recovery and confidence during the postpartum period.
Self-Criticism & Confidence
Persistent self-criticism or feeling “not good enough” can quietly shape how you see yourself and move through the world. In therapy, we work to understand the origins of these patterns, soften harsh inner narratives, and build a steadier, more compassionate sense of self that supports confidence and self-trust.
Grief, Loss & Life Transitions
Loss and major life changes—whether expected or sudden—can stir deep sadness, confusion, or a sense of emptiness. I help clients navigate grief and adjustment with compassion and grounding, combining reflection with practical support to help you move through transitions and integrate change in a meaningful way.
How I Work
I combine evidence-based methods like CBT, mindfulness, and acceptance with relational and self-compassion–focused approaches. This integrative process helps you not only ease symptoms but also deepen understanding, strengthen connection, and live with greater authenticity and purpose.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Practical tools to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and patterns that reinforce anxiety or low mood.
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Behavioral Activation: Support in re-engaging with meaningful, enjoyable, and purposeful activities to lift mood and increase motivation.
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Mindfulness & Acceptance: Skills for noticing and allowing emotions and thoughts without judgment, reducing rumination and reactivity.
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Self-Compassion & Emotion Regulation: Techniques from Compassion-Focused and mindfulness-based therapies to quiet self-criticism and foster inner calm.
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Relational & Interpersonal Work: Exploration of how relationships, boundaries, and connection affect your emotional well-being.
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Values & Meaning: Guidance in clarifying what matters most to you and taking realistic, aligned steps toward a more fulfilling life.
