Moving beyond the cycle: Specialized trauma therapy for teens, young adults and adults

For the overachiever, the survivor and the stabilizer feeling stuck in patterns of low self-esteem, relationship struggles, and emotional overwhelm.

Confidential therapy for older teens, young adults, and adults

You’ve survived it. Now, let’s heal from it.

Trauma isn’t always a single event; it’s the quiet ways your nervous system learned to protect you. Whether it’s the social anxiety born from childhood ridiculed or the relentless drive of an overachiever who fears disappointment, these patterns served a purpose once. But they don’t have to dictate your future.

This is for you if:

You’re functioning, but constantly overwhelmed internally
You overthink, overanalyze, or emotionally shut down
You can’t seem to break patterns that repeat in relationships or stress
Grief or emotional pain feels hard to process
You’ve been through experiences that still affect how you think, feel, or respond
You want support—but not surface-level advice or quick fixes

You’re not struggling because you’re doing something wrong.

You’ve likely adapted to stress, pressure or past experiences in ways that helped you function – but now those same patterns are keeping you stuck.

Overthinking, burnout, emotional swings, shutdown or avoidance aren’t random—they’re patterns your nervous system learned to protect you.

Therapy here focuses on understanding and shifting those patterns at the root – not manage symptoms

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This is not surface-level support –

This is structured, trauma-informed work that helps you actually change how you experience and respond to life internally.

In Therapy We Work On:

Emotional regulation and stability to feel steady and in control
Reducing overwhelm and reactivity or shutdown
Understanding patterns instead of fighting them
Working through trauma-related responses
Processing emotional loss and grief
Staying high-functioning without the constant internal strain
Building a sense of internal clarity and self-trust

How I Work

I’m a licensed clinical mental health therapist trained in trauma-informed approaches: EMDR, DBT, CBT, TF-CBT, CPT, Unified Protocol and integrate Nature Based Therapy when appropriate.

Therapy is tailored to you – not one-size-fits-all – and focused on both understanding and shifting emotional patterns.

About Me

Support For:

Teens navigating anxiety, overwhelm, or emotional intensity (including high-achieving, 2E & ADHD)
Young adults and adults experiencing burnout, pressure, or instability
Processing grief, trauma, or emotional dysregulation
Adults faced with mood instability and related challenges

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FAQs:

Absolutely! The therapist/client connection is a key component of the therapeutic process. I offer 10 minutes discovery calls via telehealth where we can briefly meet and determine if we’re the right person for each other. Please call me at tel:775-235-8553 to schedule a discovery call.

I am currently not accepting insurance. Instead, I provide an itemized record of services and payment, known as a Superbill, to claim Out Of Network Benefits.

I do not accept single case agreements at this time.

I accept payment via credit card (including FSA, HSA), cash and bank to bank transfer.

Yes. All I need is your claim number and I bill them directly. Please contact me for more information.

Yes! I provide Superbills and Out of Network services. Please read information about Out Of Network benefits or contact your insurance.

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Confidential support for teens, young adults & adults.

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