Hi, I’m Siobhan.
I work with high-functioning adults who are used to holding everything together—even when it doesn’t feel that way inside.
You may look successful, capable, and put-together on the outside, while internally you feel overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, disconnected, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change.
Maybe you overthink everything. You put enormous pressure on yourself. You take care of everyone else before yourself. Or you understand exactly why you feel the way you do—but knowing hasn't actually changed how you feel.
My work focuses on helping you understand where those patterns came from, process what is still keeping you stuck, and begin creating meaningful change in how you feel about yourself and relate to others.
Why I Do This Work
I’ve always been drawn to what’s happening beneath the surface—especially for people who appear to be doing well but are carrying far more internally than anyone realizes.
Over time, I began to notice a pattern.
The struggles my clients faced weren't always only about what had happened to them. Sometimes, they were about what they needed and didn't consistently receive.
Emotional support. Safety. Attunement. Validation. Consistency. Permission to have needs.
These experiences can be difficult to recognize because they don't always look like trauma from the outside.
But they can shape how you see yourself, how much you expect from yourself, how safe it feels to depend on other people, and what happens inside you when relationships feel uncertain.
That's why my work isn't focused only on helping you understand your past.
I want to help you feel different in your present.
BEFORE PRIVATE PRACTICE
My Work at Princeton University
Before moving into clinical practice, I spent several years working at Princeton University, where I served as an Accommodations Coordinator in the Office of Disability Services.
I supported students navigating disabilities, accommodations, mental health concerns, academic pressure, and the demands of a high-achieving environment.
That experience deepened my understanding of something I continue to see in my therapy practice today:
Being capable and successful on the outside doesn't mean things feel okay on the inside.
High achievement can exist alongside anxiety, perfectionism, self-doubt, people-pleasing, emotional disconnection, and an enormous amount of internal pressure.
That understanding continues to shape the way I work with high-functioning and high-achieving adults today.
How I Show Up as Your Therapist
Honest & Direct Compassion doesn't mean avoiding difficult conversations. When appropriate, I'll offer feedback, gently challenge patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and help you recognize when old ways of protecting yourself are no longer serving you.
Engaged & Present I'm an active therapist. I'll listen closely, ask thoughtful questions, help you make connections, and point out patterns that may be difficult to see when you're in the middle of them.
Warm & Compassionate You can expect a space where you can be honest—even about the things you're afraid might sound irrational, embarrassing, messy, or difficult to say out loud. You don't have to perform here, and you don't have to “get therapy right.”
Trauma-Informed We don't rush into the hardest parts of your story simply because they're there. Our work is paced with your nervous system in mind, prioritizing safety, choice, and your ability to stay present throughout the process.
My Approach
Attachment-Focused Therapy
We look at how early relationships shaped what you learned about yourself, your needs, and other people—and how those patterns continue to appear in your relationships today.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR can help your brain process experiences that continue to feel emotionally “stuck,” even when you logically understand that they're in the past.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Rather than asking, “What's wrong with me?” we become curious about what your emotions, behaviors, and protective patterns learned to do for you—and what they may still be trying to protect you from.
DBT-Informed Therapy
Deeper emotional work is paired with practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, boundaries, and navigating relationships.
Insight matters. But insight alone isn't always enough.
Our goal is to help what you understand intellectually begin to feel different emotionally, too.
I may be a good fit for you if:
You’re high-functioning but feel internally overwhelmed
You struggle with overthinking, people-pleasing, or pressure to be perfect
You’ve done therapy before but still feel stuck
You want deeper work—not just coping strategies
You’re ready for something to actually shift—not just be understood
I may not be the best fit if:
You’re looking for quick fixes or surface-level support
You want a purely advice-based or solution-only approach
Experience, Training & Credentials
Licensed Professional Counselor
EMDR
Trained in Attachment-Focused EMDR (Parnell Model)
Foundational DBT Training through Behavioral Tech
Former Accommodations Coordinator at Princeton University's Office of Disability Services
Former Clinical Psychotherapist at Princeton Center for DBT
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Member of the American Counseling Association
My professional experience across university, clinical, and private-practice settings has shaped an approach that combines evidence-based trauma treatment with a deep understanding of attachment, emotional regulation, and the unique pressures experienced by high-functioning adults.
You Don't Have to Know Exactly What You Need Before Reaching Out
You may have spent years learning how to be capable, responsible, independent, and strong.
Those qualities don't need to disappear.
But being strong doesn't have to mean carrying everything alone.
If you're curious about whether we might be a good fit, we can start with a brief consultation. You can tell me a little about what's bringing you to therapy, ask questions about how I work, and decide whether it feels right for you.