LMHC, 12 years of experience
I am a licensed mental health counselor with over a decade of experience supporting adolescents and adults in managing anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. With advanced training in counselor education and supervision, I integrate academic insight with hands-on clinical practice to deliver effective, evidence-based care. My approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and person-centered counseling to foster resilience, clarity, and growth. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients develop the tools they need to navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, and create lasting, meaningful change.
In our first session, clients can expect a warm, collaborative conversation centered on understanding their concerns and goals. We’ll discuss their mental health history, current challenges, and what they hope to gain from therapy. I’ll also explain how the therapeutic process works, clarify expectations, and answer any questions they may have. My approach is client-centered—I focus on creating a safe, respectful space where clients feel heard and supported. By the end of our session, we’ll identify key areas for growth and begin shaping a plan tailored to their needs—whether that includes cognitive-behavioral strategies, values-based interventions, or drawing on personal strengths.
What sets me apart as a therapist is my ability to combine research-backed methods with deep empathy and insight. I meet each client where they are—offering structure when needed, flexibility when helpful, and always a compassionate presence. With over a decade of experience and advanced training in supervision and counselor education, I draw from CBT, ACT, SFBT, and person-centered counseling to support clients through anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Above all, I strive to create a space where people feel safe, understood, and empowered to move forward.
If you’re facing anxiety, depression, or navigating a major life transition, I offer a structured and compassionate space to help you move forward. I specialize in supporting adolescents and adults through challenges such as career changes, relationship difficulties, academic pressures, and identity exploration. My approach combines evidence-based therapies—including CBT, ACT, SFBT, and person-centered counseling—to help you manage distress, develop resilience, and gain insight into the patterns that shape your life.
As a mental health counselor using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I would help clients develop psychological flexibility by guiding them to accept their thoughts and emotions rather than avoiding or suppressing them. I would use mindfulness techniques to increase present-moment awareness and help clients identify their core values, encouraging them to take committed action aligned with those values. Through cognitive de-fusion exercises, I would assist clients in distancing themselves from unhelpful thoughts, fostering a more adaptive and meaningful life despite challenges.
As a mental health counselor using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), you would help clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns that contribute to emotional distress. Through structured sessions, you would guide them in recognizing cognitive distortions, developing healthier coping strategies, and practicing behavioral changes. Techniques like cognitive restructuring, thought records, and exposure therapy would be used to address issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Homework assignments, such as journaling or behavioral experiments, would reinforce skills learned in sessions, promoting long-term resilience and emotional well-being.
As a mental health counselor, you would use Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to help clients work through trauma-related thoughts and emotions, particularly in cases of PTSD. You would guide clients in identifying and challenging maladaptive beliefs (e.g., self-blame, guilt) through structured cognitive techniques and Socratic questioning. Sessions would involve discussing traumatic experiences, recognizing cognitive distortions, and helping clients develop more balanced and adaptive perspectives. Homework assignments, such as thought records, would reinforce skills learned in sessions, fostering long-term cognitive and emotional processing.
As a mental health counselor using integrative therapy, you would tailor your approach to each client by blending techniques from different therapeutic models, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and humanistic approaches. You might use CBT strategies to help clients reframe negative thoughts, while incorporating mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and enhance emotional regulation. Additionally, you could explore past experiences through a psychodynamic lens to uncover deeper patterns affecting current behaviors. The flexibility of integrative therapy allows you to adapt interventions based on clients' needs, preferences, and cultural backgrounds, promoting a holistic and personalized healing process.
As a mental health counselor using Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), you would help clients identify their strengths and resources to create solutions rather than focusing on problems. You'd use techniques like the "miracle question" to help them envision a preferred future, scaling questions to measure progress, and exception-seeking to identify times when the problem was less severe. Your role would be to reinforce small successes, encourage goal-setting, and empower clients to make meaningful changes based on what is already working in their lives.