Therapy is a licensed mental health service. It involves the assessment and treatment of mental health conditions, operates within a formal clinical relationship, and is regulated by state licensing boards. Because I am licensed in Arizona, I can provide therapy only to clients located in Arizona.

Coaching is not a licensed service and does not involve diagnosis or clinical treatment. It is a structured, educational, and growth-oriented relationship that draws on the same clinical knowledge and training that informs my therapy work — but operates outside the clinical framework. Because coaching is not a licensed mental health service, it is available to anyone, anywhere.

In practical terms, the experience of working together looks similar in both contexts. The difference is in the scope, the structure, and the legal framework. Coaching is not a workaround for therapy — it is a genuinely different kind of support that is appropriate for people who are not in acute crisis and are not seeking diagnosis or formal mental health treatment.

Individual therapy sessions are 55 minutes. The Comprehensive Personality Assessment is approximately 3 hours total, which may be completed across one or two appointments depending on your needs.

Not at this time. All sessions are conducted via secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth. Many clients find that working from the comfort and privacy of their own space actually supports the depth of the work — particularly for those navigating trauma, where feeling physically safe matters.

The first few sessions are about getting to know each other. There is no pressure to dive into everything at once. We will spend time understanding your history, what has brought you here, and what you are hoping for — and from there, we will begin to build a treatment approach that is specific to you.

Therapy with me is not a passive experience. You will be asked to reflect, to get curious about your patterns, and sometimes to sit with discomfort. It can feel slow at times and surprisingly fast at others. What I can tell you is that the work is collaborative — you are not a passenger in this process.

Progress in therapy rarely looks like a straight line, and it does not always feel the way people expect. Early on, things can sometimes feel more difficult before they feel easier — not because the work is going wrong, but because you are beginning to see things more clearly.

Some signs that the work is moving: you start to notice your patterns before you are already in them. You feel less at the mercy of your emotions and more able to pause. Relationships begin to feel different — not necessarily easier, but more honest. You develop a growing sense of who you actually are, separate from the roles you have always played.

If at any point you are unsure whether things are shifting, I want to know. That conversation is part of the work.

This is one of the most important questions you can ask, and I take it seriously.

There are a few things that distinguish this work. First, I specialize. I do not work with everyone — I work specifically with people navigating complex trauma, narcissistic abuse, relationship patterns, and personality disorders. This is not a general practice. The depth of training and clinical focus I bring to these areas is different from a generalist approach.

Second, I look at personality. Most therapy focuses on symptoms or events. I also look at the underlying personality structure that shapes how you experience yourself, your relationships, and even the therapy itself. That lens changes what we work on and how.

Third, the relationship matters here. For many of the people I work with, the therapeutic relationship is not just the backdrop for the work — it is the work. If you have felt unseen, misunderstood, or like your therapist did not really get the depth of what you were carrying, that experience is valid. I aim to be a different kind of presence.

That said, fit is real. The free consultation exists precisely so you can get a sense of whether this feels right before committing to anything.

Most clients begin with weekly sessions, which tends to build momentum and allows the work to deepen more quickly. Over time, many clients shift to biweekly as things stabilize. Monthly sessions are available for clients in a maintenance phase who want ongoing support without a weekly commitment.

For those enrolled in an Immersive Therapy Program, the cadence is biweekly sessions with between-session support built in.

Yes. Everything shared in therapy is confidential, with a few legally mandated exceptions — specifically, if there is imminent risk of harm to yourself or someone else, or in cases of suspected child or elder abuse. I will review these limits with you in full during our first session so there are no surprises.

Yes — and it is worth saying that most people who reach out are not entirely sure they are ready. Ambivalence is not a reason to wait. It is often the very thing we end up working with.

If you are curious but unsure, the free consultation is a low-stakes place to start. You do not have to have it all figured out before you reach out.

Yes. In addition to individual therapy, I work with couples and families. I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an evidence-based approach to couples work that focuses on the attachment and emotional patterns underlying relationship conflict. I am also currently completing specialized training in working with narcissistic personality dynamics within couples — a nuanced and often underserved area that requires a specific clinical lens.

If you and your partner are navigating high-conflict patterns, emotional disconnection, or the impact of personality differences on your relationship, couples therapy may be a meaningful next step. Reach out through the contact form or book a consultation to discuss whether this is the right fit.

I am licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Arizona, which means I can provide therapy — including individual sessions, the Comprehensive Personality Assessment, and the Immersive Therapy Programs — to clients located in Arizona.

If you are located outside of Arizona, therapy is not available to you through my practice, but Trauma Recovery Coaching is. I offer four structured, curriculum-based coaching programs covering narcissistic abuse recovery, complex trauma, relational patterns, and personality and self-understanding — all available nationwide. Coaching is not therapy and does not involve diagnosis or clinical treatment, but it is informed by the same training and clinical lens that shapes all of my work.

If you are unsure whether therapy or coaching is the right fit for your situation, we can talk through it during your free consultation.

These are two distinct offerings designed for different needs and different people.

The Immersive Therapy Programs (3-month and 6-month) are clinical therapy services, available to Arizona residents only. They are open-ended in focus — meaning we work on whatever is most alive for you at any given point — and they are held within a formal therapeutic relationship. The structure is about depth and continuity, not a specific curriculum.

The Coaching Programs are structured, curriculum-based experiences built around a specific topic — narcissistic abuse recovery, complex trauma, relational patterns, or personality and self-understanding. Each program has a defined arc with phases, psychoeducational materials, and guided practices. They are available to anyone, anywhere, and are designed for people who want a focused, educational approach to a specific area of their life rather than open-ended weekly therapy.

If you are in Arizona and want ongoing, open-ended clinical support, the Immersive Therapy Program may be the right fit. If you want a structured, time-limited program with a clear curriculum — whether or not you are also in therapy — a coaching program may be what you are looking for. If you are unsure, the free consultation is a good place to sort it out.

The easiest way to decide is to ask yourself what kind of experience you are looking for right now.

Therapy is an emergent, relationally focused process. It is likely the right fit if you want a space where your internal state guides the session. In therapy, we follow what is alive in the room — using the therapeutic relationship itself as a tool for processing, along with modalities like EMDR, parts work, or somatic regulation. Therapy is the appropriate choice if you are experiencing significant mental health symptoms, want an open-ended container, or simply need a space that adapts to whatever you bring in each week. (Available in Arizona only.)

Coaching is an agenda-driven, curriculum-based process. It is likely the right fit if you want a structured, educational approach to a specific topic, like narcissistic abuse recovery or understanding your personality. In coaching, the primary intervention is psychoeducation — we process your emotional experience, but we do so in relation to the curriculum. It is designed for people who want cognitive clarity, a defined timeline, and a clear path from start to finish. (Available nationwide.)

Some people do both: they are in ongoing therapy with another provider, but enroll in a coaching program with me for a focused, educational layer of support on a specific issue. That is entirely appropriate and something I am happy to coordinate.

If you are genuinely unsure, please reach out. I will always be honest with you about what level of support I think makes the most sense for where you are.

The first step is a free 15-minute consultation. You can book directly through the scheduling link on this site, or reach out through the contact form and I will be in touch within 2 business days.