--Couples-- I offer a space to explore where you may feel stuck in your relationship. Together we will bring awareness to triggers and identify the negative relational cycle unique to every couple. This awareness will help us understand and resolve negative patterns, explore intercultural dynamics, process emotional responses, and create a positive shift in interpersonal interactions. This shift aims to move you and your partner toward a secure bond of trust and intimacy and deepen the quality of your communication and connection: https://illuminatherapy.com/couples-therapy --Friendships -- Friendship plays a central role in our lives, often fulfilling our desire for belonging and connection. However, society often prioritizes romantic relationships, leaving us without the necessary tools to nurture and repair friendships. This can result in painful misunderstandings and confusing friendship breakups. Over time, this can lead to a lack of trust and desire to build new relationships. I recognize the importance of platonic intimacy and believe it deserves equal attention and care, alongside romantic bonds. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space for friends to explore their triggers and negative relational cycles. We will address ongoing conflicts, understand their origins, repair, and rebuild trust. Through exploring different perspectives and addressing past hurts, we will foster a deep and lasting connection where each of you can feel understood and appreciated: https://illuminatherapy.com/friends-siblings --Individuals-- I primarily work with couples; however, I also offer individual therapy through a relational lens. I support clients in cultivating self-worth, healing past experiences, exploring their values and purpose, and creating safe and meaningful relationships. I work with a wide range of adult individuals and provide specific expertise to multicultural expats and third-culture individuals who may feel lost or out of place and are seeking meaningful belonging and community. I utilize EMDR often in my work with individuals to reprocess patterns that are not serving them or distressing past experiences. Overall, my approach is strengths-based, mindfulness-oriented, and relational, facilitating healing and clarity, and guiding you toward meaningful well-being: https://illuminatherapy.com/therapy-services ----- I offer online and in-person sessions. In-person sessions are located at my office in Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin, DE.

To maintain a high level of care for my clients, I participate in monthly clinical supervision groups in my specializations of EFT and EMDR. 2023 - present - U.S. Licensed Psychotherapist & Owner, Illumina Therapy, Oregon State, U.S., & Europe. 2021 - 2023 - Associate Therapist, North Star Therapy Collective, U.S. 2019 - 2021 - Clinical Intern, North Star Therapy Collective, U.S. Over the course of 4 years with North Start Therapy Collective, I gained experience in women’s issues, life transitions, couples issues, relational beginnings + endings, adult ADHD, anxiety, grief + loss, burnout, trauma, and first-generation American issues.

2024 - Emotionally Focused Therapy Core Skills Advanced Training - The Ackerman Institute, U.S. 2024 - Integrating Sex and Intimacy in Emotionally-Focused Therapy, EFT Québec, Canada 2023 - EMDR FLASH Training, The Trauma Institute & Child Trauma Institute, U.S. 2022 - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Basic Training, The Center for Excellence in EMDR Training, U.S. 2021 - Emotion-Focused Therapy Externship, New York Center For Emotionally Focused Therapy, U.S. 2019 - Mindful Self-Compassion Training, Portland Center for Self-Compassion, U.S. 2019 - Master of Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Northwestern University, U.S. 2012 - Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Portland State University, U.S.