In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin building a comfortable, supportive therapeutic relationship. We will spend time talking about what brought you to therapy, the challenges you have been experiencing, and what you hope to get out of our work together. I may ask questions about your current symptoms, past experiences with therapy, and important areas of your life such as relationships, work, and daily stressors. This helps me better understand the patterns that may be contributing to your distress and how I can best support you. This is also the place for you to ask questions! Therapy can be overwhelming, and I want this to be a place where you feel heard and supported.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Many clients come to therapy feeling ashamed of their thoughts, behaviors, or struggles. I prioritize creating a space where you can talk openly without fear of judgment. My goal is for clients to feel understood, supported, and safe while working through difficult experiences. While I bring structure and direction to our work—especially when using approaches like ERP—I also tailor treatment to each person’s unique needs, pace, and comfort level. Beyond symptom relief, I help clients build skills that allow them to manage uncertainty, regulate emotions, and navigate future challenges with greater confidence.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work best with individuals who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or patterns that are beginning to interfere with their daily lives. Many of my clients are thoughtful, self-aware people who have been trying very hard to manage things on their own but find themselves caught in overthinking, reassurance seeking, avoidance, or compulsive behaviors that temporarily relieve anxiety but ultimately keep them feeling stuck. I am especially well positioned to support individuals struggling with obsessive-compulsive symptoms, persistent worry, intrusive thoughts, perfectionism, and difficulty tolerating uncertainty. My clients are often motivated for change but may feel exhausted from constantly trying to “figure things out” in their minds. Together, we work to shift away from rumination and avoidance and toward practical skills that help them face fears, tolerate uncertainty, and regain confidence in their decision-making and daily lives. Clients who tend to benefit most from working with me are open to learning new tools, practicing skills between sessions, and gradually facing fears in a supportive and structured way. Therapy with me is collaborative and active—we focus not only on understanding patterns but also on building the confidence and resilience needed to move forward.