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

Our first session is about getting to know each other. There's no pressure to have everything figured out or to dive into the hard stuff right away. I'll ask some questions to better understand what's bringing you in, what's been going on in your life, and what you're hoping to get out of therapy. You're also welcome to ask me anything about my approach or how I work. Think of it as a conversation, not an interview. I want you to leave feeling heard and with a sense of whether this feels like the right fit for you. Feeling a little nervous is completely normal, and we can go at whatever pace feels comfortable. By the end of our first session, we'll have a clearer picture of where you are right now and begin to map out what working together could look like going forward.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I bring a direct but warm approach to therapy, meeting clients where they are without judgment. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all model, so I draw from multiple evidence-based frameworks, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Functional Family Therapy, and Reality Therapy, to tailor treatment to each person's needs and goals. One of my greatest strengths is my ability to connect with a wide range of clients, from teenagers who didn't exactly choose to be in therapy, to adults who have tried everything and aren't sure what's left, to families who can barely agree on where to eat dinner. I work well with complexity, whether that looks like blended families, non-traditional relationships, or layered diagnoses. I also don't take myself too seriously. Humor has a place in healing, and I've found that a well-timed laugh can open doors that hours of heavy processing sometimes can't. Clients tend to feel comfortable quickly, which matters because the real work requires trust. Most importantly, I show up as a genuine partner in the process. I'm invested in progress, honest about what I'm seeing, and committed to helping clients build tools they can actually use outside of the therapy room.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I specialize with older adolescents and young adults navigating life changes, career challenges and/or family conflict. I'm also perfectly happy to work with individuals in recovery from substance abuse, struggling with gender/orientation or navigating other life challenges. Ideally, I work with clients in a short-term model, extending treatment only as long as clinically appropriate and taking into account the wishes of the client.