Parents & Teens

When mistrust, shutdown, defiance, or explosive reactions take over, families often feel exhausted, confused, and stuck.

These behaviors are rarely just “bad behavior.” They’re often signs that a teen’s nervous system is overwhelmed and struggling to cope.

I work directly with teens while partnering with parents in thoughtful ways that reduce escalation and help create steadier patterns at home.

Trauma 

Childhood and complex trauma can shape how you respond to stress, relationships, and even your own thoughts.

Many adults carry these patterns for years without realizing where they began.

Our work focuses on safety first—building emotional awareness, regulation, and self-trust so old survival patterns no longer run the show.

Couples 

When conflict feels constant or connection feels distant, relationships can begin to feel tense, reactive, or emotionally draining. Often these patterns are fueled by stress, mistrust, or old wounds that show up in everyday disagreements.

Sessions focus on slowing things down, building regulation, and developing practical communication skills that reduce escalation and rebuild steadier connection.

Equine-Assisted Therapy 

Sometimes insight alone doesn’t shift patterns that are held in the body and nervous system.

Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy combines trauma-informed therapy with experiential work alongside horses in a calm outdoor setting.

This approach helps build awareness, regulation, and trust through direct experience rather than conversation alone.