One of the most powerful things we need, especially in times of pain, is to feel that someone can hold space for our emotions without judgment, urgency, or being overwhelmed. In therapy, this is known as being held in mind: the experience of knowing that someone is thinking about you, caring about your inner world, and remaining emotionally present, even when you're not in the room. Our minds don’t operate in neat compartments. We carry our past, present, and future hopes all at once, particularly unconsciously. Much of our emotional distress arises from the quiet tension between who we believe we should be and the person we are still discovering ourselves to be. Insight-oriented therapy creates a space to explore that tension with curiosity and compassion, allowing for greater integration, clarity, and self-acceptance. I believe in the importance of honoring all the layers of our humanity, past experiences, present struggles, and emerging identities, so we can move toward a more whole and authentic self. I strive to build a collaborative partnership with my patients, making sure that intrapsychic dynamics are taken into account, to improve the success of all therapeutic interventions.