New to Grow
I’m a therapist who has extensive experience working with clients across a wide range of ages and backgrounds. I prioritize making my clients feel seen, heard, supported in the therapeutic space, and in most cases sharing a little bit about myself. During our time together we will form a strong, honest, and collaborative relationship that will allow for new growth and understanding.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
During our first session we will focus on getting to know each other and building a comfortable safe space for you. I will gather relevant intake information, discuss current concerns, and collaborate on setting goals that you would like to work toward in therapy. We will work together to ensure that your needs and expectations are met!
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Having been through therapy myself is what separates me from most. I understand the discomfort that comes with speaking to a stranger about deep issues. This perspective will help us build a strong therapeutic relationship grounded in understanding and authenticity.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal client is someone who is motivated and dedicated to the therapeutic process, and who is seeking support for goals such as increasing self-esteem, improving family and interpersonal relationships, and managing personality or emotional disorders. I value clients who are open to collaboration and committed to personal growth.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a structured, evidence-based approach that helps clients understand the relationship between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I work collaboratively with clients to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and core beliefs that contribute to emotional distress or maladaptive behaviors.
Strength-Based
Rather than focusing solely on deficits or symptoms, I help clients recognize how their strengths can be leveraged to address current challenges, build confidence, and support meaningful change
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
I work collaboratively with clients to identify irrational or unhelpful beliefs that contribute to emotional distress, and guide them in disputing these beliefs using logical, empirical, and pragmatic strategies. Through this process, clients develop more rational, flexible, and self-compassionate ways of thinking
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness practices are incorporated in a flexible and trauma-informed manner, and are used to enhance emotional regulation, stress reduction, and overall psychological resilience. Clients are encouraged to apply mindfulness skills both during sessions and in daily life to increase self-awareness, grounding, and intentional responding.
Play Therapy
I utilize play therapy as a developmentally appropriate and evidence-based approach to help children express thoughts, emotions, and experiences that may be difficult to articulate verbally.