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

We will start by getting to know each other. I will establish a safe, non-judgmental space for us to introduce ourselves and break the ice. I will explain the limits of confidentiality and how emergencies are handled. We will talk about what brought you to therapy, your personal history and the current support systems in your life. We will also focus on what you hope to gain from therapy and how we will set goals for our time together. At the end of our session, you will get a sense of weather I am a good fit for you and what you are looking for. If not, we can talk about what you are hoping for in therapy and I will do my best to help you find someone whose style might work better for you.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Here are the qualities and strengths that make me unique as a therapist. - empathy and compassion: the ability to understand someone's experience and feel alongside them. - active listening and attunement: noticing not just the words you are saying but nonverbal cues and emotional undercurrents. - openness and flexibility: being willing to adjust methods, trying different therapeutic modalities and being responsive to a client's needs. - cultural humility and inclusivity: being aware of my own biases, respectful and understanding a client's cultural, religious, gender, and socioeconomic background.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

My ideal clients and those who are open and willing to engage. This makes our work together more collaborative and effective. Ideal clients will be open minded, curious and willing to look at new perspectives. Ideal clients are honest and transparent. Therapy can be safe and more productive when we can both speak openly. I have experience helping clients with anxiety, life transitions and trauma. I especially resonate with those who are seeking balance in their life, self awareness and a deeper connections with themselves and others.