Navigating life in a way society deems acceptable is not only difficult, but draining. Adjusting your lifestyle to reflect what others think is right can keep the peace, but at the expense of yourself. Add on neurodiversity, like ADHD or autism, and life can feel even trickier. It can feel like you’re the only person without the cheat codes to life. Maybe you struggle with executive functioning skills like organization and time management, or feel overwhelmed by tasks like grocery shopping. Life in general just seems to take more out of you than it does others.

What if I told you it was possible to live authentically? To live a life aligned with your values, even if you don’t know what they are yet? Through psychodynamic and ACT approaches we can uncover the core of who you are; like what makes you feel fulfilled, successful, and accomplished. With a solution-focused approach, we can implement strategies for emotional and social success. Coping mechanisms come in all shapes and sizes and there isn’t a one size fits all approach. Together we can figure out how to make life work for you in a way that reflects your own needs and values.

I believe art making opens up avenues for personal expression as well as emotional exploration and processing. In session, we’ll utilize both directed and free art making interventions to explore different aspects of art therapy. I am committed to helping you use art and creativity to cultivate a meaningful life. Additionally, I have both personal and professional experience with the treatment of body focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) such as skin picking, hair pulling, and other obsessive compulsive behaviors through art therapy and CBT approaches.