Who I am and My Approach
I’m Maggie, a warm, compassionate and interactive therapist.
I specialize in psychodynamic psychotherapy — which means we’ll work together to understand the deeper patterns and relationships that shape your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors today.
What It’s Like to Work With Me: How I Can Help:
I know you're here because you're struggling the same way I was.
Therapy with me is collaborative, respectful, and tailored to your pace. I’m here to help you move through what’s hard and toward a deeper sense of clarity, ease, and emotional wellbeing.
The great possibilities…
Understand your emotional patterns
Connect your past to your present
Build healthier relationships with others — and with yourself
Develop tools for navigating your challenges
Feel more grounded, whole, content and empowered
My Therapeutic Philosophy
Therapy can be life-changing —Meaningful change happens in the context of a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship. Together, we can uncover the insights needed for long-term healing.
My deep belief in the power of the therapeutic relationship.
Being a therapist is one of the greatest honors of my life. I am grateful for the deep connections I get to build and share with others. It’s a privilege to witness the unique journey to mental wellness. I am inspired to do the work as a therapist, through my own introspective journey and clinical training. My path to becoming a therapist has been shaped by mentors who modeled empathy, compassion and an authentic interest in understanding human suffering and how the mind works.
I feel drawn to the work of psychotherapy
I love to sit with people to learn about their lives and their psychological internal world, which is unique to every person.
Self-reflection, vulnerability and self-compassion are fundamental to becoming and maintaining my work as a therapist. I am inspired and propelled by other therapists who have modeled the power of human connection, which is the greatest vessel for change.
Qualifications and Training
- BA in Women’s Studies at the University of California at Berkeley
- Master’s of Social Work at Loyola University of Chicago
My clinical training took place in both inpatient psychiatric units and outpatient community counseling centers, giving me a strong foundation in understanding emotional health from many angles.
