About Leah

I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, stretched thin, or stuck in their relationships and aren’t always sure why. They’re often the ones holding things together, managing, adjusting, and carrying more than their share. Over time, that starts to feel exhausting.

Therapy that helps you understand the patterns shaping your relationships

You might be someone who has spent a lot of time trying to understand yourself. You think deeply, reflect, and notice things other people don’t. And still, there are moments in your relationships that don’t quite make sense.

You may find yourself reacting automatically, taking on responsibility, or trying to keep things steady without fully understanding why. Part of you can see what’s happening, but another part is still caught inside it. That’s often where people begin.

How I approach therapy

I’ve always been interested in the patterns that shape people’s lives, not just what’s happening on the surface, but the underlying dynamics and roles that repeat over time. Some of these patterns come from experiences that were overwhelming, confusing, or never fully processed at the time.

In our work, we look at how your relationships function, how your nervous system responds in moments of stress or connection, and how earlier experiences may still be shaping your reactions now. This isn’t about labeling or pathologizing. It’s about understanding what’s actually happening so you can respond with more clarity and choice.

What it’s like to work with me

Clients often describe therapy with me as grounding and clarifying. I listen for patterns across your relationships, your history, and your emotional responses, and I’ll share what I notice, including things that may be harder to look at.

At the same time, I approach this work with respect for how these patterns developed. Most of them made sense at some point and helped you navigate relationships in the best way you could at the time. Our work isn’t about getting rid of parts of you. It’s about understanding them well enough that they no longer run the show.

My perspective

I tend to think about people in context. Your relationships, your family system, your environment, and your nervous system all interact in ways that shape how you experience the world.

When something feels stuck, it’s usually part of a larger pattern. Sometimes that pattern stretches back further than you expect. Ways of coping, relating, and carrying responsibility often get passed down and repeated without anyone realizing it. When those patterns become clearer, things can begin to shift.

Why this work matters to me

My interest in this work is both professional and personal. I’ve seen how patterns can repeat across generations, even as circumstances change. What once helped people survive can continue to shape how they relate long after it’s no longer needed in the same way.

That perspective shaped how I understand this work and why I believe these patterns are not fixed. They can be understood, adapted, and changed in ways that better fit your life now.

Background

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). My work is informed by family systems thinking, intergenerational pattern exploration, nervous system awareness, and parts-based approaches. I provide online therapy for adults in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Florida.

If you’re considering therapy

You don’t need to have everything figured out. You don’t need the right words. If something in your relationships feels harder than it should, that’s enough to begin.

You can schedule a consultation to see if this feels like a good fit.