Therapy in Pennsylvania for Anxiety, Relationship Issues, and People-Pleasing
Attachment-focused and psychodynamic therapy for adults across Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia and Pittsburgh
You may be here because…
You replay conversations long after they have happened, wondering what something meant, what you should have said, or what someone might now think of you.
You may find yourself anticipating what could go wrong, scanning for signs that something is off, or feeling tense even when nothing is clearly wrong.
In relationships, you might notice yourself getting pulled into familiar dynamics such as over-giving, overthinking, pulling away, or avoiding conflict, often without meaning to.
You may struggle to say no, set boundaries, or prioritize your own needs without guilt or second-guessing.
And even when you try to make sense of it all, it can feel like you keep ending up in the same emotional places.
There’s a reason these patterns keep showing up.
Many of the ways we think, feel, and relate to others did not begin with conscious choice. Over time, they become familiar ways of responding to stress, connection, and uncertainty, often so familiar that they can begin to feel like just who you are.
Even when you understand yourself well, it can still feel like you are stuck in the same emotional loops. The same thoughts show up. The same feelings get activated in certain relationships. The same reactions happen before you have time to fully understand what is going on.
In therapy, we begin to understand these patterns not only as something to observe, but as something you are experiencing in real time. We pay attention to what is said, what is not said, and what emerges in the space between. Over time, this creates room to begin making sense of yourself in a more integrated and grounded way.
How I Can Help
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Anxiety
For when your mind feels like it will not settle, you find yourself overthinking, anticipating the worst, or carrying a constant sense of tension that is hard to turn off. In therapy, we begin to understand what is fueling that ongoing sense of unease and how it shows up in your thoughts, body, and relationships.
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Relationship Issues
For when you notice yourself getting pulled into the same relational patterns, feeling unsure of where you stand, over-giving, withdrawing, or struggling to feel secure in connection even when the relationship changes. We explore what is happening in these dynamics and why they feel so familiar.
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People-Pleasing
For when saying no feels difficult, boundaries feel uncomfortable, or you find yourself prioritizing others’ needs while disconnecting from your own. Therapy helps you understand where this pattern comes from and how it continues to show up in present-day relationships.
How We’ll Work Together
In online therapy, we begin by paying attention to what is happening in your emotional and relational experience as it unfolds, rather than rushing toward answers or solutions.
Sessions tend to move between present-moment experiences, emotional reactions, and the patterns that show up in your relationships and daily life.
We slow things down enough to notice what is happening internally as it happens, including thoughts, emotions, and impulses that may normally feel automatic.
Over time, this process helps create more space between what you feel and how you respond, allowing for greater clarity and choice in your relationships and emotional life.
Want to learn more about how I work?
“We come to know ourselves in the process of being known by another.”
— David J. Wallin (Author of Attachment in Psychotherapy)
What Therapy Feels Like With Me
Therapy with me is a space where you can slow down and begin to feel more present with your thoughts and emotions, without pressure to have everything figured out.
My approach is warm, steady, and relational. I aim to create an environment where you can show up as you are without needing to perform, explain everything perfectly, or hold it all together.
You are welcome to bring whatever feels present, including thoughts or emotions that feel confusing, conflicted, or difficult to put into words, and be met with curiosity, care, and attention.
Many people describe this as one of the first spaces where they feel consistently seen, understood, and emotionally supported in a steady way.
Over time, this kind of experience can make it easier to be more honest with yourself and to respond to your inner world with more clarity and ease.
About Me
I’m a licensed professional counselor providing online therapy to adults across Pennsylvania.
In my work, I bring a steady, engaged, and thoughtful presence to the therapy process. I aim to create a space that feels grounded, relational, and supportive, where you do not have to hold everything together or figure it out alone.
I work in a way that is attentive to what is happening emotionally and relationally in the room, especially in moments that feel complex, sensitive, or hard to put into words.
My goal is to support a process where you can begin to feel more understood, more settled in yourself, and more able to move through life with clarity and steadiness.
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Ready to get started?
If you’re feeling stuck in anxiety, relationship patterns, or emotional experiences that feel hard to shift on your own, therapy can be a place to slow down and begin making sense of what is happening.
You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Many people begin therapy simply because something in their emotional or relational life feels painful, confusing, or repetitive, and they want to understand it more deeply.
I offer a brief consultation call where we can talk about what you are looking for and whether working together feels like a good fit.