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Your Austin Therapist Specializing in Perfectionism, Self-Criticism, and Disconnection

You’re stuck in a pattern. You’re not broken.

Do you ever notice how, when things don’t go as planned, the voice in your head turns on you?

That critical inner dialogue—harsh, relentless, unforgiving—can make it feel like any calm you find is short-lived. Even if you don't consciously feel angry, that frustration tends to turn inward, becoming self-blame, avoidance, or shame. You might have gotten into the habit of hiding how you feel to keep others comfortable, but you're left drained and out of touch with yourself

Where I Work

I am an Austin, TX therapist. I offer in person sessions as well as virtual sessions to folks in the state of Texas.

Rates and Insurance

Individual therapy - 50 minutes - $120

Couples Therapy - 50 minutes - $140

I am not taking insurance at this time. I can provide a superbill to submit to insurance for reimbursement.

Specialties

Substance Abuse

Psychosis

Boundary Setting

Family Dynamics

Individual therapy

Turn down the inner critic. Tune into yourself.

You don’t have to keep bracing against your own inner voice. In individual therapy, we explore the roots of your self-criticism and what it’s been trying to protect. Rather than trying to “fix” you, we’ll work together to understand your patterns with compassion and curiosity. You’ll begin to build a softer, more sustainable relationship with yourself—one rooted in strength, not shame.

Available in Austin, TX or online
$120 for 50 minutes

Common themes we might work on include:

  • Perfectionism and fear of failure

  • People-pleasing and difficulty setting boundaries

  • Low self-worth and chronic self-doubt

  • Burnout and emotional exhaustion

  • Substance use as a coping strategy

Therapy Can Help You...

  • Quiet the harsh inner voice

  • Be more present with loved ones

  • Understand why certain patterns keep repeating

  • Have more energy for your passions (or to find time in the first place!)

  • Feel less overwhelmed by emotions or expectations

  • Build a more grounded, resilient sense of self

  • Experience more fulfilling relatiosnhips

  • Make choices that reflect your needs—not just your “shoulds”

My Approach

I tailor therapy to each individual using an assessment-based, integrative approach. That means I take time to understand your personality, history, and coping style before choosing tools that fit you. I draw from developmental, existential, and strengths-based models to help you feel seen, supported, and steadily more at home in yourself.

Couples therapy

Heal the patterns between you by softening the ones within you.

That relentless inner critic doesn’t stay confined to your internal world—it can quietly shape how you relate to the people you love. You might find yourself holding back vulnerability, assuming judgment, or pulling away before your partner gets the chance to really see you. Over time, these protective patterns can create a sense of unease and insecurity that casts a shadow over your connections, making it harder to fully trust and enjoy the intimacy you deserve.

In couples therapy, we’ll slow down and notice how these dynamics show up between you—often in the small moments. Together, we’ll create a space for honest conversation, deeper empathy, and a shift from self-protection to mutual understanding.

Available in Austin, TX or online
$140 for a 50 minute session

You Might Be Struggling With...

  • Feeling misunderstood or emotionally distant

  • Avoiding conflict—or getting stuck in the same arguments

  • Difficulty being vulnerable or expressing needs

  • Fear of judgment or rejection from your partner

  • Walking on eggshells or anticipating criticism

Couples Therapy Can Help You...

  • Break out of repeating conflict cycles

  • Understand how self-criticism impacts your relationship

  • Communicate more clearly and openly

  • Rebuild trust, closeness, and emotional safety

  • Support one another without losing yourselves

My Approach

I support couples in noticing and gently interrupting the unspoken patterns that keep them stuck. Using a compassionate, tailored approach, I help each partner explore how their inner world—especially self-criticism, shame, or perfectionism—shapes the way they connect. We’ll work collaboratively to create new ways of relating that feel safer, kinder, and more aligned with the intimacy you’re both hoping for.