Whether you are adjusting to new parenthood, recovering from a difficult birth or postpartum experience, or seeking support for your baby or toddler’s emotional development, dyadic therapy offers a space to explore, reflect, and reconnect. 

My passion for infant and child development has been a part of me for as long as I can remember. Even as a child, I was drawn to understanding how relationships shape our internal worlds. Before beginning my doctoral training, I worked as a newborn nurse, an experience that deepened my appreciation for early attachment and the emotional needs of both infants and their caregivers. I have always been especially interested in working in hospital settings—spaces where individuals and families often seek support during their most vulnerable and transformative moments. My research has been focused on attachment trauma particularly for families following a serious medical event (NICU, PICU, maternal illness).

My approach for dyadic psychotherapy is based in attachment theory, focusing on mentalization and reflective functioning in parents. A major part of my job as the therapist is to support, encourage, and care for the parent so you can focus on your connection with your baby or young child. If I can help you experience being “kept in mind,” you will have a greater capacity to keep your baby in mind and show curiosity about their internal worlds.