Individual Therapy in Hawai’i and Colorado

Who It’s For

Individual therapy is ideal for people who:

  • Experience internal conflict or self-criticism that limits their potential

  • Have experienced traumatizing events and are seeking to move forward in their lives

  • Find themselves repeating patterns they want to change

  • Act in ways that don't align with their values or desires

  • Want to develop greater emotional flexibility

  • Seek more fulfilling relationships with themselves and others

  • Feel ready for deeper self-understanding and growth

LGBTQ+ Affirming As a therapist with specialized training in gender-affirming care, I provide an inclusive space for LGBTQ+ individuals to explore their identities and unique challenges as LGBTQ+ individuals often navigate additional stressors and social contexts that impact well-being.

The IFS Perspective

Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy offers a powerful framework for understanding ourselves and becoming more of who we want to be. Rather than seeing unwanted thoughts, feelings, or behaviors as problems to eliminate, IFS recognizes them as "parts" that developed to protect us in some way.

Through the IFS approach, you'll learn to:

  • Identify different parts of yourself and their unique roles

  • Develop curiosity and compassion toward all aspects of your experience

  • Access your core "Self" that can provide leadership to your internal system

  • Transform the relationship between different parts

  • Heal wounds that may be driving current struggles

Many clients find that even one session of parts work can shift their relationship with themselves in profound ways, creating more internal harmony and external effectiveness.

Integration Approach

My work draws from multiple evidence-based approaches, including:

IFS (Internal Family Systems) for developing self-understanding and internal harmony

ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) for building psychological flexibility and value-aligned action

EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) principles for understanding attachment needs in relationships

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) for developing self-awareness and emotional management skills

Coaching techniques that emphasize agency, action, and practical application

This integration creates a balanced approach that addresses both healing and growth, helping you not only resolve past wounds but also develop new capacities for the future.

What to Expect

We'll begin with 1-2 sessions focused on understanding your current challenges and goals. From there, we typically meet weekly for 50-minute sessions, with the total duration depending on your specific needs and goals.

The work often includes:

  • Exploration of current patterns and their origins

  • Parts work to understand internal conflicts and lead from your wise-self

  • Development of new relationships with emotions

  • Practical strategies for implementing insights

  • Learning and practicing skills that are valuable in daily life

  • Homework that helps integrate new awareness into daily life

Throughout our work, you remain in the driver's seat—deciding which areas to explore and which approaches resonate most with your experience.

Change Stories

While everyone's journey is unique, clients have experienced:

From harsh self-criticism to internal leadership: One client came in constantly berating themselves for "not being productive enough." Through our work, they discovered how certain parts had developed this critical voice to protect them from perceived failure. As they developed compassion for these parts, the internal criticism transformed into supportive guidance, allowing them to be more effective while also enjoying life more fully.

From rigid reactions to flexible responding: Another client found themselves shutting down whenever conflict arose in their relationships. Through our exploration, they discovered how this pattern had developed in childhood as a protection. With greater understanding and new tools, they developed the capacity to stay present during difficult conversations, transforming their relationships both personally and professionally.

From disconnection to integration: Many clients describe feeling "at war with themselves" when they begin therapy. Through parts work, they develop a new relationship with all aspects of their experience—learning that integration rather than elimination leads to lasting peace and effectiveness.