Get to know me

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

Your first session with me is all about creating safety, connection, and clarity. We’ll begin by getting to know one another—I’ll invite you to share what brings you to therapy, what you’re hoping to gain, and any concerns or questions you may have. I’ll also ask about your history, your current challenges, and what has or hasn’t worked for you in past support systems or therapy experiences. This is not a rushed process—it’s a thoughtful, collaborative conversation that sets the foundation for our work together. You can expect a calm, grounded atmosphere where you are heard and respected from the very beginning. I’ll explain how I approach therapy, introduce the tools I use (like Polyvagal Theory or Internal Family Systems, depending on your needs), and begin to outline initial goals based on what you share. While we may not dive deeply into difficult material right away, we will begin planting seeds for safety, insight, and healing. By the end of the session, you’ll have a clearer sense of how I work, what our sessions will feel like, and whether this therapeutic space feels right for you.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My journey into mental health care is rooted in over two decades of service—counseling, ministry, and walking alongside others through some of life’s most difficult seasons. Helping people heal has never just been a profession for me; it’s a calling. In 2018, my own life was profoundly impacted when I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, followed by Hashimoto’s and fibromyalgia. I’m also currently managing a brain tumor that requires ongoing monitoring. These health challenges shifted not only my body, but also my perspective. They deepened my empathy, clarified my purpose, and strengthened my resolve to create spaces of healing for others. I know what it means to sit in uncertainty, to rebuild from the inside out, and to reclaim your life with intention. Through every hardship, I’ve held onto the vision of leaving behind a legacy—not just of work done, but of people made whole. As I continue to grow, strengthen, and become, I’m here to help you do the same.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

You’ve spent your life showing up—for your community, your family, your profession, your country—but when it comes time to focus on your own healing, it’s not always easy to know where to begin. My ideal clients are the strong ones—BIPOC individuals, professionals, military and veterans, first responders, and educators—who are tired of carrying invisible burdens alone. You may be navigating trauma, burnout, grief, anxiety, or struggling to feel emotionally safe in relationships. You may feel disconnected from yourself after years of survival mode. I see you. In our work together, we’ll slow down, make sense of your story, and build a new relationship with your nervous system—one that supports peace, presence, and purpose. Using evidence-based and somatic approaches, I help you reclaim your inner wisdom, strengthen emotional boundaries, and find sustainable ways to thrive—not just function. You deserve care that’s attuned, culturally respectful, and grounded in real clinical skill—and that’s exactly what I provide.

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