Approach & Considerations
If you’re located in Florida or Georgia and looking for individual therapy (women 30+, especially Black women), this page is here to help you decide fit before booking. My style is steady, honest, and rooted in depth—not just more strategies. I work directly with patterns like people-pleasing, over-functioning, perfectionism, and a harsh inner critic, and we track the work so it doesn’t stay abstract. We slow down enough to get underneath what you’ve been managing, and we keep the work focused so it translates into real-life change—especially in relationships. The aim is to help you come back to yourself: less masking, more choice, and relationships that feel more aligned, so you can show up with more clarity and authenticity over time.
Below are a few considerations about how I work, what “short-term depth work” can look like, and how to choose between weekly/bi-weekly therapy and a 1–3 day virtual intensive.
Short-Term Therapy for Deep Emotional Work (Without Long-Term Treatment)
A lot of capable, high-functioning people wonder: What are the benefits of short-term therapy for people who want deep emotional work without long-term treatment?
Short-term therapy can be a great fit when you want depth, clarity, and movement — without staying in therapy indefinitely. A defined focus helps us hone in on the specific pattern that keeps showing up (for many of my clients: people-pleasing, over-functioning, perfectionism, or a harsh inner critic) and work with it at the root.
Short-term doesn’t mean rushed. It means intentional: we track what we’re working on, we keep sessions focused, and we aim for changes that show up in real life — especially in relationships. Some clients start with weekly work and then taper to bi-weekly as things stabilize and integrate.
Working with People-Pleasing Through Parts-Based Therapy (IFS)
People often ask: How do therapists work with people-pleasing using parts-based therapy?
I use Internal Family Systems (IFS / parts work). In parts-based therapy, we understand people-pleasing as more than a “bad habit.” It’s often a protective strategy that helped you stay connected, avoid rejection, reduce conflict, or manage other people’s emotions.
In IFS, we get to know the part of you that people-pleases (and the other relational manager parts that often travel with it: caretaker, fixer, perfectionist, inner critic). We slow down enough to understand what that part is trying to prevent, what it’s protecting, and what it learned from earlier relationship experiences (including childhood bullying or social shame).
The goal isn’t to get rid of parts of you. The goal is to help your system trust that you can stay connected to others without abandoning yourself — so you have more choice, more steadiness, and more honesty in relationships.
Finding the Right Therapy for People-Pleasing Patterns
A common question is: How can I find therapy services that specialize in helping people-pleasers overcome their patterns?
Start with the basics: make sure the therapist is licensed in your state and offers the format you need (telehealth vs. in-person). From there, look for signs they work with people-pleasing as a pattern — not just a behavior.
Helpful signs to look for:
they can clearly name the underlying drivers (fear of rejection, guilt, attachment wounds, bullying/shame history, identity roles)
they work with both insight and the nervous system (so change is sustainable)
they can describe how therapy will stay focused (goals, pacing, progress markers)
they respect your values and context (including culture, faith/spirituality if you want that included)
A good consultation helps you feel: “This person understands the pattern — and they can help me go underneath it.”
Therapy Options for Busy Professionals Who Want Focused, Meaningful Work
People often ask: What counseling options work best for busy professionals who want focused, meaningful therapy?
If you’re carrying leadership roles, military culture, caregiving, or family/community expectations, therapy works best when it respects your time and doesn’t reduce the work to quick tips.
Some clients do well with weekly or bi-weekly sessions (60–75 minutes) where we track a focused theme and build momentum over time. Others prefer a virtual intensive (1–3 days) to get traction quickly, then follow up with a brief series of sessions for integration.
The “best” option is the one that matches your capacity, the urgency of the pattern, and what helps you stay engaged without therapy becoming another task you perform.
Choosing Between Weekly Therapy and a 1–3 Day Intensive
A common question is: What should I consider when choosing between traditional therapy and intensive therapy sessions?
Traditional weekly therapy can be ideal when you want steady rhythm, ongoing reflection, and space to integrate change between sessions. Intensives can be a good fit when you want a deeper dive in a shorter window — especially if you’ve done some coping/insight work and you’re ready to work directly with the system underneath the pattern.
A few questions that can help you decide:
Do I have the emotional bandwidth right now for deeper work in a concentrated window?
Do I want a steady weekly cadence, or do I want traction quickly and then follow-up support?
Is the pattern showing up as an “edge” that keeps returning, even though I cope well?
Do I have (or can I build) support outside therapy so I’m not doing this alone?
In consultation, we’ll talk through these factors and choose a container that fits your needs — brief ongoing therapy(weekly/bi-weekly) and/or a 1–3 day virtual intensive.
A couple of important boundaries
This page is not intended for crisis support. If you’re not able to stay safe or need urgent help, call 988 (US) or your local emergency services.
I also don’t provide ESA letters, FMLA/disability paperwork, court-related letters, or immigration evaluations.
Practical notes
States served: Florida and Georgia (telehealth)
Who I see: Women 30+ (especially Black women) — individuals only
Approach: IFS (Level 3 trained). Brainspotting Phase 3 trained (used as a secondary modality when supportive)
Payment: Private pay only (no superbills)
Ready for a fit check?
Start with a 45-minute consultation ($50) to confirm fit. You can book and pay through my secure online scheduling link.