Hi, I'm Tessa!

You are capable of healing.

If you are considering seeking professional help, I understand you are moving through a difficult time in your life. Research shows that most people wait months or years before reaching out for support. So, first, I want to congratulate you for making this move to prioritize your mental health. Second, I want to validate that you are capable of healing. I know that is hard to believe now, but I truly have faith that every person has the capacity to work through the messy process of healing and reconnect with their true authenticity. Parents especially have a long task list, and they usually find that self-care or mental health can be low on that list. This is an ironic twist, since it can be extremely difficult to create holistic change without creating space for one’s mental and physical health.

Together, my clients and I work in collaboration to explore the ways life has become unmanageable and learn how to utilize their strengths to untangle that web. My personal therapy style combines solution-focused therapy (to help with some of the logistical conundrums of parenthood), cognitive behavioral therapy (to identify and challenge unrealistic thinking patterns), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (to clarify values and increase mindfulness), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing-EMDR (to work through past pain and gain perspective for the future).