Thank you for being here.
I do this work because I believe in it. I don’t offer hacks or overnight change; but I am confident that if you stick with it, you will be so happy you did.
In my journey with attachment theory work, I have had the opportunity to witness resiliency, recovery, and people showing up for their lives in ways they never have before (but they totally deserve). I have seen people develop their capacity for discomfort and growth. I’ve seen people change their relational patterns and experience so much more satisfaction. I am a believer in change and support and the power of relationships to heal our wounds. I have done this work myself and know how hard it is. I'm so glad you're here.
I have dedicated my life to growth, connection, and love. I'm a truth-teller and a boundary-setter and have learned that even though those are hard things to be, it's better in the long run. It takes effort every day to show up in that way. I’ve been dealt some terrible hands in this life (I’m sure you can relate!) and I have dug myself up from the depths (with lots of help and support) when I thought maybe I should stay there, that it would be easier to just be done. I am enthusiastic about my life and your life because I believe we are here to learn and grow so we can feel as much joy as our bodies can contain. I see your potential and I'm not afraid to share that with you. Let's be real--sometime being human is just hard. And what I have learned over and over again is that we can do hard things. I believe that.
Through this work, people who have experienced really difficult events are able to find space, relief, comfort, safety, and trust. They create new relationships with their bodies and their loved ones. Healing work is hard, but I will be right there with you. It's worth it.
Education | Training | Professional Associations
Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Washington, Seattle
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology and Women's Studies from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
DARe (Dynamic Attachment Repatterning), Levels 1, 2 and 3
Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples Externship
Integrative Somatic Parts Work, Level 1
Postpartum Support International Certificate, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Components of Care
Yoga for Trauma Advanced Training
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (C008023) in North Carolina
Member of the National Association of Social Workers
Member of the Perinatal Emotional Health Network
Press
Nurture Healthy and Loving Relationships—Elizabeth Gillette
For Partners: How to Show Up Well in the Postpartum Period
When Stress Leads to Disconnection: Responding to Relationship Triggers