Therapy for Actors, Artists, Musicians, Writers, Creatives, and Entertainment Industry Professionals

Artists, performers, and creatives face unique challenges in the increasingly fast-paced and disconnected world that we live in. As people who are often highly intelligent and sensitive by nature, they can become overwhelmed or may feel alienated in a culture that seems to value style over substance, or a quick-fix instead of a deep-dive into the nuances of the human condition.

Some common struggles that creatives face are: 

• Anxiety, depression, creative blocks, and burnout

• Difficulty creating work/life balance and balancing public vs. private persona

• Feeling "stuck" or “locked up” in the body

• Developing appropriate personal and professional boundaries

• Self doubt, "Imposter Syndrome", and perfectionism

• Body image issues, disordered eating, and fear of aging

• Coping with rejection and criticism and comparing yourself to others

• Crafting and executing one's career vision

• Time mismanagement and procrastination

• Workplace harassment, toxic work environments, and narcissistic abuse

• Financial struggles and inconsistent income aka “feast or famine”

• Relationship struggles

• Public relations and social media concerns

• Concern about AI impacting job stability and creative control

• Maintaining your creative integrity when dealing with commercial demands

While the stereotype of the tortured artist runs strong in our culture, your life does not have to be that way. Together we can work to help you find strength, balance, and support as you navigate your creative path. I aim to work with my creative clients in a holistic manner that addresses body, mind, and spirit. I have drawn from a variety of tools when working with my creative clients, including talk therapy, EMDR, breath work, mindfulness, meditation, yoga, body awareness, and career counseling. I encourage open dialogue and collaboration with my clients -- while I can serve as a guide or a light in the dark to help you find your way, I ultimately believe that you are the expert on you. 

Therapy may help you: 

• Reframe old narratives and habit patterns that no longer serve you

• Learn tools for stress and anxiety management

• Balance and strengthen your nervous system

• Develop greater self confidence and self esteem

• Assert yourself and set stronger boundaries

• Develop a realistic self-care plan

• Develop and refine your artistic vision and increase self awareness

• Balance your personal and professional time

• Set specific, measurable, and focused goals

• Release frustration, anger, trauma, and other "stuck" emotions

Why Work With Me?

I understand the creative life… because I’ve lived it.

A little bit about my background:

I hold a B.A. in Theatre Arts from Marymount Manhattan College and studied acting and performance at Richmond College in London and the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in New York City. As an actor, I have worked on stage, in independent and Hollywood franchise films, music videos, and voiceover projects, experiencing firsthand the intense highs and lows that can come with a career in entertainment.

Beyond acting, I’ve served as co-artistic director of a theatre company, a story analyst for a production company, and contributed behind the scenes in various roles on film productions. I am also a published author and have written articles for numerous publications, which gives me insight into the creative process from a number of different angles.

I work with both well-established and high profile artists as well as emerging creatives, and I deeply understand how the pressures on each person can vary dramatically, from the demands of sustaining long-term success and public scrutiny to the uncertainty and challenges of breaking into a creative field. I approach each client’s path with individually tailored strategies, and I recognize that the needs of a seasoned professional differ from those just starting out.

I often feel a commonality and deep, shared understanding with creative individuals, and I enjoy helping actors, writers, directors, musicians, performers, visual artists, photographers, journalists, producers, and other creative professionals tackle the issues that are unique to their personal lives and careers. 

"Creativity is a wild mind and a disciplined eye." - Dorothy Parker