Question 1

What types of clients do you specialize in?

Accepted Answer

I specialize in working with adults and teens experiencing OCD, intrusive thoughts, anxiety disorders, complex trauma, PTSD, chronic guilt and shame, postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD, perfectionism, and caregiver stress. I also work with people supporting loved ones with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Question 2

Do you treat OCD and intrusive thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I specialize in treating OCD and intrusive thoughts, including distressing thoughts related to harm, relationships, religion, morality, sexuality, contamination, health anxiety, and fear of losing control. Therapy is nonjudgmental and focused on helping clients reduce compulsions and distress.

Question 3

What kinds of OCD do you work with?

Accepted Answer

I work with Harm OCD, Relationship OCD, Religious OCD (scrupulosity), Existential OCD, Moral OCD, Health Anxiety, Contamination OCD, Postpartum OCD, Real Event OCD, checking compulsions, reassurance seeking, rumination, and mental compulsions.

Question 4

Do you use ERP therapy for OCD?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold standard treatment for OCD. I also integrate trauma-informed care, mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and self-compassion approaches when appropriate.

Question 5

Can trauma and OCD overlap?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Trauma and OCD often overlap. Trauma can increase hypervigilance, guilt, shame, fear, and the need for certainty or control. I specialize in helping clients work through both OCD and trauma together.

Question 6

Do you work with complex trauma and PTSD?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I work with adults experiencing complex trauma, PTSD, childhood emotional neglect, chronic shame, dissociation, people-pleasing patterns, emotional overwhelm, and nervous system dysregulation.

Question 7

Do you work with postpartum anxiety and postpartum OCD?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I support mothers experiencing postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD, intrusive thoughts, birth trauma, perfectionism, guilt, and fear of harm coming to their baby during the perinatal period.

Question 8

Do you support caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer's disease or dementia?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I work with caregivers and family members supporting loved ones with Alzheimer's disease and dementia who may be experiencing burnout, anticipatory grief, chronic stress, anxiety, guilt, emotional exhaustion, and family conflict.

Question 9

What does therapy with you feel like?

Accepted Answer

Clients often describe therapy as warm, grounded, collaborative, and validating. My approach balances compassion with practical, evidence-based tools to support meaningful change.

Question 10

Do you offer online therapy in Utah?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I provide online therapy for clients located in Utah.

Question 11

How can I get started?

Accepted Answer

I offer a free consultation by text. You can reach me at 801-477-0813 to see if we are a good fit.

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