About Paige
Moving beyond intentions into systematic, evidence-based action.
Hi, I'm Paige.
I help people who are exhausted from fighting their own minds finally drop the struggle, heal from the past, and reclaim their lives.
If you're living with anxiety, depression, or CPTSD, you already know how exhausting it is to live in survival mode. You might feel like you're constantly scanning the room for danger, bracing yourself for the next emotional flashback, or letting a harsh inner critic dictate where you go and who you talk to.
For a long time, you may have been told (or told yourself) that you just need to “fix” your thoughts or try harder to calm down. But when you've survived trauma or spent years fearing social rejection, your brain is simply doing its best to protect you. Your anxiety isn't a defect; it's a highly sophisticated survival strategy that has kept you alive.
However, if those survival strategies are now keeping you isolated, small, and disconnected from the life you actually want to live, I am here to help you gently lay down the armor.
My Approach to Therapy
I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all, clinical plan. In our work together, we use Acceptance Commitment Treatment (ACT) with an emphasis on collaboration, empowerment, voice, and choice.
We won't spend our sessions debating your thoughts or trying to force your anxiety to disappear. Instead, we will build a safe, collaborative space to de-escalate the inner critic, learn how to notice painful thoughts without letting them hijack your life, and create space for difficult thoughts and feelings at a pace that feels entirely safe for your nervous system.
I'll help you clarify who you want to be in your relationships, career, and life through values clarification, helping you take brave, small steps forward to build a meaningful life alongside the history you carry.
Core Values Fostered
Independence
Fostering self-reliance and self-sufficiency.
Growth
Supporting physical, intellectual, and spiritual development.
Competence
Building capability, expertise, and skill.
Acceptance
Embracing inclusion, validation, and compassion.
Authenticity
Cultivating truthfulness, genuineness, and living in alignment with yourself.
The Professional Things
I'm a licensed behavior analyst specializing in Acceptance Commitment Treatment (ACT). I design plans that study the context and conditions surrounding behavior, focusing on outcomes that honor dignity, autonomy, and access.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) & LBA
Clinically supporting individuals experiencing emotional distress across the lifespan since 2019.
M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis
Received from Southern Connecticut State University.
B.S. in Psychology
Received from Eastern Connecticut University.
Community Leadership
Served as an adjunct faculty member, board president for a neurodiverse-supporting non-profit, and lead talks on collaborative support for neurodiverse adults.
Beyond the Qualifications
Beyond the credentials, my practice is rooted in deep respect for your autonomy. You are the expert on your life, and I am simply here to provide the tools, safety, and steady guidance to help you navigate the way back to yourself.
You don't have to wait to start living a life that feels authentic and free.
Personal Values I Carry:
