If you've ever been told to “calm down,” “be nice,” or “stop overreacting,” you already know — this world wasn’t built for women who refuse to stay small. But your rage, your exhaustion, your fear — every bit of it is so valid. And here, you don’t have to justify any of it.
Welcome to Mad Woman Therapy — where I help women heal from patriarchal trauma and transform their ‘nice girl’ conditioning into powerful political action.
This isn’t about suppressing your emotions. It’s about understanding them, healing the wounds beneath them, and reclaiming the power that’s always been yours.
Healing is the ultimate act of rebellion
Our work together
Trauma therapy for women who are done shrinking
Your experiences matter. Your pain is real. Whether you’re carrying the weight of past abuse, systemic oppression, generational trauma, or years of people-pleasing and perfectionism, therapy offers a space to finally exhale. Together, we’ll unpack the layers of trauma that have kept you small and rewrite your story on your terms.
Breaking free from ‘nice girl’ conditioning
You weren’t born to be agreeable. You were taught to be. Society conditions women to prioritize others, soften their edges, and sacrifice their needs. But not anymore. Through our work together, you’ll unlearn the harmful messages that have kept you stuck and reclaim your boundaries, your voice, and your power.
Using your anger as a catalyst for change
Your anger isn’t irrational. It’s intelligent. It’s the voice inside you that knows something isn’t right. Instead of fearing it, we’ll learn how to listen to it, process it, and use it as fuel for transformation — personally, politically, and beyond. When we become triggered by past trauma, we go into fight-or-flight. This dysregulated state make its difficult to think clearly and strategically. And we need to do both those things in order to fight the fascist movement currently underway in our country, hell-bent on taking away our rights.
My clinical approach
I practice from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, intersectional feminist lens. What does that mean exactly? You can expect a space where your lived experiences are honored, your identity is validated, and your struggles are understood in the context of systemic oppression — not just as personal issues. This approach acknowledges that mental health doesn’t exist in a vacuum; it’s shaped by race, gender, class, sexuality, ability, and the systems of oppression we navigate daily (looking at you, patriarchy and white supremacy 🖕).
Therapy with me won’t be about “fixing” you — it will be about unlearning harmful conditioning, reclaiming your power, and healing in a way that feels authentic to you. We work together to deconstruct oppressive narratives, process trauma through a systemic lens, and build tools for self-empowerment, emotional regulation, and resistance. Instead of being expected to “adjust” to a broken system, you’ll be supported in finding ways to thrive, take up space, and advocate for yourself in ways that align with your values. This work is collaborative, nuanced, and deeply affirming, ultimately helping you move toward more effective political self-advocacy — because true healing isn’t just personal, it’s also political.
(Please note: It’s important to acknowledge all the ways I hold privilege while I do this work. As a cisgender, white woman, I am unlearning my own conditioning around white supremacy. I am deeply committed to doing my own work to become a more anti-racist, anti-oppressive therapist. But I will inevitably fuck up, because unlearning white supremacy is never “done.” When I do harm or miss the mark, I invite folks to hold me accountable. Please see my process for feedback and accountability for more information.)
Types of trauma I work with:
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Patriarchal trauma is the deep, systemic wounding caused by living in a society that devalues, controls, and oppresses women and girls. It manifests in many forms — chronic self-doubt, fear of taking up space, internalized misogyny, and the emotional burden of navigating sexism, harassment, and violence. Because patriarchy is woven into every aspect of life — from workplaces to relationships to healthcare — women and girls experience this trauma in ways that are constant and cumulative. The pressure to be small, agreeable, and self-sacrificing while carrying the weight of others’ expectations can lead to anxiety, depression, and burnout. For women of color, queer women, disabled women, and other marginalized identities, this trauma is even more profound, as it intersects with racism, ableism, and other oppressive forces. Healing from patriarchal trauma isn’t just about personal growth — it’s about unlearning, resisting, and reclaiming power in a world that was never built for us to thrive.
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Complex trauma (C-PTSD) develops from prolonged or repeated exposure to distressing experiences, often in relationships or environments where safety, stability, and care should have been present. Unlike a single traumatic event, complex trauma rewires the nervous system over time, leading to chronic hypervigilance, difficulty trusting others, emotional dysregulation, and a fractured sense of self. This type of trauma is especially rampant among women and girls, who are disproportionately subjected to abuse, neglect, domestic violence, sexual assault, and systemic oppression. Because patriarchy normalizes power imbalances and control over women’s bodies, autonomy, and voices, many women grow up in environments where their needs are dismissed, their pain is invalidated, and their boundaries are repeatedly violated. For women of color, queer women, disabled women, and those facing multiple forms of oppression, the impact is even more profound. The result is a trauma response that isn’t just individual but deeply systemic—one that teaches women to stay small, people-please, and silence their own needs to survive. Healing from complex trauma isn’t just about recovery; it’s about unlearning the messages that kept you powerless and reclaiming the life, safety, and self-worth you were always meant to have.
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Perinatal trauma — the psychological distress experienced during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period — is deeply impactful and closely intertwined with patriarchy. For centuries, women’s bodies have been controlled, medicalized, and dismissed, with their pain, agency, and intuition undermined in the process. Many birthing people experience trauma not just from difficult or life-threatening births, but from the way they are treated — ignored by doctors, pressured into unnecessary interventions, or stripped of autonomy over their own care. The expectation that women should endure pain silently, sacrifice themselves for their baby, and “bounce back” immediately after birth only compounds this trauma. Systemic issues like the racial disparities in maternal healthcare —where Black women, for example, are three times more likely to to die from pregnancy-related complications than their white counterparts — further reveal how patriarchal and white supremacist systems control reproductive care. The message is clear: women’s suffering is normalized, their needs are secondary, and their trauma is too often minimized or erased. Healing from perinatal trauma isn’t just about processing a difficult birth — it’s about reclaiming autonomy, demanding respectful care, and dismantling the patriarchal narratives that reduce women to vessels rather than full, complex humans deserving of support, rest, and healing.
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Childhood trauma happens when a child experiences ongoing abuse, neglect, or instability in environments where they should have felt safe and supported. It rewires the nervous system, shapes self-worth, and impacts relationships for life. While anyone can experience childhood trauma, women and girls are disproportionately affected due to the power imbalances reinforced by patriarchy. From a young age, girls are conditioned to be obedient, self-sacrificing, and accommodating—making them more vulnerable to abuse and less likely to be believed when they speak out. For marginalized girls — especially girls of color, disabled girls, and queer or trans girls — these risks are even greater, as systemic oppression compounds their trauma and limits access to safety and support.
Because patriarchal systems normalize and minimize the suffering of women and girls, many grow into adulthood carrying deep-seated self-doubt, difficulty setting boundaries, and a fear of taking up space. Healing from childhood trauma is so much more than just processing painful memories — it’s about unlearning the conditioning that kept you small, reclaiming your right to safety and self-trust, and dismantling the systems that taught you to endure rather than resist.
Therapeutic modalities I use:
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EMDR is a trauma therapy that helps the brain process distressing memories in a way that reduces their emotional intensity. Using different forms of bilateral stimulation, EMDR allows the nervous system to reprocess traumatic experiences, transforming how they are stored in the brain. This can lead to deep healing by reducing triggers, emotional distress, and negative self-beliefs linked to past trauma. I have been practicing EMDR for more than 5 years and am very close to completing certification in the modality.
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Feminist therapy acknowledges that personal struggles are deeply connected to systemic oppression, societal norms, and power imbalances. This approach helps clients recognize how patriarchy, racism, and other forms of oppression shape their experiences and self-perception. Rather than framing challenges as individual "problems," feminist therapy empowers people to reclaim their voice, challenge harmful narratives, and heal in ways that honor their unique identities.
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic approach that views the mind as made up of different "parts," each with its own role and purpose. Some parts carry pain from past experiences, while others work to protect us from that pain. IFS helps people develop a compassionate relationship with all aspects of themselves, allowing them to heal wounded parts and access their core Self, which holds wisdom, calm, and confidence. This modality is especially helpful for women who have experienced childhood trauma, because this approach allows them to be the person their younger self needed.
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Nervous system regulation is the ability to move between different emotional states in a way that feels balanced, safe, and manageable. When the nervous system is dysregulated—often due to trauma, chronic stress, or overwhelm—it can get stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn responses, making it hard to feel calm, present, or in control. Regulation practices help shift the body and mind out of survival mode by using breathwork, movement, grounding techniques, and self-compassion to restore a sense of safety. Learning to regulate the nervous system allows for more emotional resilience, deeper healing, and the ability to respond to life’s challenges without getting stuck in cycles of anxiety, shutdown, or reactivity. And it’s a critical skill when it comes to dismantling systems of oppression — we can’t do the work we need to do when we’re dysregulated. I’ll teach you how to manage your nervous system so we can be effective change-makers.
Want to get started? Here’s the process
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Schedule a 15-minute consultation call through my online calendar.
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During our chat, we’ll decide if we're a good match. If you’re feeling good, we can schedule your first session.
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Complete your intake paperwork through your online client portal.
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We meet for your intake and begin our work together!
Session rates/insurance information
55-Minute Individual Therapy Sessions
$200/session
Accepting clients who live in NJ, NY, PA
Out-of-Network details
Like most specialty providers, I do not participate in any insurance plans.
Paying out-of-pocket is a great option for people who want maximum privacy, confidentiality, and flexibility.
As an out-of-network provider, I have partnered with Mentaya to help my clients save money on therapy. Use the tool to your right to see if you qualify for reimbursement for my services.
I can submit out-of-network insurance claims to your insurance company on your behalf and facilitate you getting reimbursed. Most of my clients get 60-80% of their session fee reimbursed once they meet their deductible.
If you have additional questions, please check out my FAQ page!