You may be feeling…

• Emotionally numb, disconnected, or “not yourself” anymore
• Overwhelmed by waves of grief that come unexpectedly
• Alone in your pain, even when surrounded by others
• Lost in your identity after a loss or major life change
• Exhausted from trying to function while carrying something heavy inside
• Navigating life as an expat while everything inside feels heavy

Your usual ways of coping may no longer be working.
And part of you may be wondering: “How do I move forward from here?”

How I can support you

I offer in-person (Leiden) and online therapy for English-speaking adults in the Netherlands who are navigating grief, loss, and deep emotional pain—especially while living abroad.

Together, we create a safe and steady space where you can:

• process grief at your own pace, without pressure to “move on”
• understand and regulate overwhelming emotions
• gently reconnect with yourself if you feel numb or shut down
• explore relationship patterns and set boundaries with more confidence
• work through shame and rebuild a sense of self-worth
• navigate the emotional impact of expat life and isolation

Through our work, you may begin to…

• feel more emotionally stable and grounded
• reconnect with yourself and your inner world
• move through grief without feeling consumed by it
• function in daily life with more clarity and energy
• feel less alone in what you’re carrying

My therapeutic style is trauma-informed, holistic, and deeply compassionate.

This is not about quick fixes.

It is about creating the safety needed for real healing.

In our sessions, we focus on:

• slowing down in a way that feels safe
• listening to what your emotions and body are communicating
• making sense of your inner experience
• building emotional resilience and self-understanding

I integrate evidence-based approaches including:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Gottman Method (for relationship work)

You will be met with a steady, non-judgmental, and respectful presence.

Faith-sensitive therapy (optional)

My worldview is personally shaped by a faith-based perspective.

If your spiritual or religious beliefs are important to you, we can gently integrate them into our work as a source of grounding and strength—always at your pace and with your consent.

My passion for this work is both professional and personal.

Having experienced depression and shame myself, I understand what it means to suffer in silence—and how powerful it is to feel truly seen.

Today, I offer my clients what I once needed:
a space for compassion, validation, and real emotional presence.

I have experience working with clients from diverse cultural, ethnic, religious, and LGBTQ+ backgrounds, and I am committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment.

I have also worked as an ABA therapist supporting children with autism and developmental differences, which strengthened my understanding of emotional regulation and behavioural patterns.

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• M.A. in Psychology – Webster University Leiden (2024)
• B.S. in Psychology (Counselling) – Liberty University, USA (2020)Trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
• Nederlands Instituut van Psychologen (NIP) member: #247034
• American Psychological Association (APA) member
• American Psychological Association (APA) Continuing Education (CE) Course on “Helping Patients Who Have Experienced Sexual Assault” – June, 2025
• AGB Zorgverlenner: 94119366, AGB Praktijk: 94069379

In compliance with our legal requirement to provide a formal channel for concerns, we kindly invite you to submit any dissatisfaction regarding our services first by email at info@antiloneliness.com, so we can try to resolve the issue directly. If this does not lead to a satisfactory outcome, you may then submit a formal complaint using the NIP complaint form and follow the steps outlined in that document. You may also choose to contact NIP directly at any point in the process for further guidance or to lodge a formal complaint.