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 will listen to you and be curious about the feelings you share.
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
I have 20 years of clinical experience working in inpatient, outpatient, community counseling, college counseling and private practice settings, giving me a strong foundation in understanding emotional health from many angles.
