Hi, I’m Pix.

I work with couples and individuals who want to understand and change the relational patterns that keep showing up in their lives - not just to talk about them, but to actively work with them. Most often, couples come to me wanting to address communication, emotional disconnection, or recurring conflict. Individuals often come with long-standing patterns related to anxiety, trauma, depression, or feeling overwhelmed or stuck in relationships.

My approach is holistic and relational. By holistic, I mean that I work with the whole person - including nervous system responses, beliefs, history, and day-to-day habits - and I’m interested in what supports change now, not only insight. By relational, I mean that therapy itself becomes a place to notice patterns as they arise in real time, with curiosity and honesty on both sides.

I value directness, engagement, and a willingness to stay present when things feel uncomfortable or unclear. Therapy with me works best when clients are open to reflecting on their own patterns, naming reactions as they come up, and participating actively in the process. I’m not a good fit for people who want therapy to only be a place to vent or who are hoping for a perfectly smooth or frictionless experience. Growth, in my experience, requires some tolerance for discomfort and a shared commitment to staying in the conversation even when it feels hard.

Practically speaking, my style is curious, thoughtful, grounded and direct. I aim to understand the person in front of me deeply, and I’m also human - I miss things, I get things wrong, sometimes I’m blunt or my pacing is off. Through all the relational bumps, I believe repair and honesty matter. I’m in ongoing supervision, consultation, and my own therapy/coaching, which I see as essential to doing this work effectively.

Many people I work with already have some supportive practices in place and are ready to address residual nervous system responses that disrupt daily life. For example, moments when emotions flood the body and make it hard to speak, think, or stay connected. I’m trained in EMDR and am completing training in Somatic Experiencing, which I integrate to help clients work with these responses directly and somatically, rather than just analyzing them. I also draw from a long background in Vipassana meditation and body-based mindfulness, with the belief that lasting change happens when insight and embodied experience come together.

I tend to work especially well with people who experience anxiety or emotional intensity, as well as with clients who value clarity and are willing to look honestly at both impact and responsibility in relationships. If you’re seeking a collaborative process that values self-awareness, nervous system work, and real-time reflection - and you’re willing to engage actively in that process - we may be a good fit.

On a personal note, I’m a 44-year-old white cis queer woman, a mother and partner, and a long-time Philadelphia resident. I grew up going to Quaker schools, where non-violence and reflection were formative values. I’m a survivor of developmental and sexual trauma, and my own life has shaped my belief in the importance of accountability, embodiment, and care. Outside of therapy, I love gardening, dance, yoga, baking, and spending time outdoors. I live in Mount Airy with my husband and son.