Therapy
Psychotherapy
In person at the Solid Ground Psychotherapy office in Arlington, Virginia, and virtually throughout the Commonwealth.
01About this work
An introduction
I provide psychotherapy services in person at the Solid Ground Psychotherapy office and virtually throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. I work with clients across the lifespan and have particular experience supporting adolescents, college students, young professionals, and adults navigating periods of transition and growth.
My approach is psychodynamic and relational, grounded in the belief that healing takes place in the context of relationships and that lasting change emerges through understanding the deeper patterns that shape our thoughts, feelings, self-worth, and connection with others.
Therapy with me is collaborative and engaging. Together, we clarify what matters most to you, understand patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop new ways of responding with greater confidence and flexibility. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, more connected, and better equipped to build a meaningful and sustainable future.
02Concerns
What psychotherapy can help with
People seek therapy for many reasons: sometimes in response to a specific crisis or transition, and sometimes because longstanding patterns no longer feel sustainable. I work with clients facing a range of concerns, including:
Anxiety
Depression
ADHD
Perfectionism
Academic stress
College student mental health
Graduate student mental health
Career exploration
Career pressure and burnout
Relationship difficulties
Trauma and recovery
Identity and self-esteem
Life transitions
03Working together
What working together is like
Sessions are conversational and engaging. I always aim to listen closely, ask you questions, and think out loud with you, holding a space that is warm, thoughtful, and free of judgment.
Early on, the work is orientation: what brings you now, what has helped before, and what you want to be different. Over time, the focus deepens toward the patterns underneath, as understanding these can lead to meaningful and sustainable change.
04Approach
A psychodynamic and relational approach
As a psychodynamic, relational therapist, I believe that healing takes place in the context of relationships. Lasting change emerges through understanding the deeper patterns that shape thoughts, feelings, self-worth, and connection with others.
05Fit
Who this may be a fit for
People who want more than symptom management: students under pressure to perform and find out who they want to be, young professionals meeting the demands of early careers, and adults in the middle of transitions that have unsettled old ways of coping. If you are unsure, a complimentary 15-minute consultation is a good way to find out.
06Formats
In-person and virtual availability
In person at the Solid Ground Psychotherapy office in Arlington, Virginia. Virtual sessions are available to clients located anywhere in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Related
Related areas of focus
FAQ
Common questions
How do I know if we will be a good fit?
Fit matters in therapy. The simplest way to explore it is to ask about a complimentary 15-minute consultation through Solid Ground Psychotherapy, PLLC. A brief conversation can give you a feel for how I work and whether it seems like the right match for what you are looking for.
Do you meet in person or virtually?
Both. I see clients in person at the Solid Ground Psychotherapy office in Arlington, Virginia, and virtually with clients located anywhere in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Who do you work with?
I work with clients across the lifespan, with particular experience supporting adolescents, college students, graduate students, young professionals, and adults navigating periods of transition and growth.
How do I ask about appointments, availability, or fees?
Appointments, consultations, scheduling, and fee questions are coordinated through Solid Ground Psychotherapy, PLLC. Email a general inquiry about your availability and preferred format, and the Solid Ground team will follow up with next steps.
Appointments
Ask about working together
If you are wondering whether working together might be a good fit, you are welcome to ask about a complimentary 15-minute consultation.
Appointments, consultations, and scheduling are coordinated through Solid Ground Psychotherapy, PLLC.