LCSW, 9 years of experience
New to Grow
Hi, I’m Connie, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and current doctoral candidate, who works with emerging adults and college students navigating all kinds of life transitions — those moments when everything feels uncertain, overwhelming, or just… stuck. I understand where you are; I’ve been there too. You'll find therapy with me, compassionate, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel more grounded and hopeful for your future. Together, we’ll explore what’s underneath the stress — the thoughts, patterns, and emotions that keep you feeling stuck — and create simple, meaningful steps toward the life you want to live. You don’t have to have it all figured out — just a willingness to start.
I definitely understand that starting therapy can feel a little intimidating, so our first session is all about slowing things down and getting comfortable. We’ll talk about what’s been going on lately and what led you to reach out — but there’s no rush or pressure to share everything at once. Just think of it as a conversation where I get to learn about you — what’s been feeling heavy, what’s been missing, and what you’d like to feel more of. We’ll also start exploring what’s underneath the stress and identify a few small steps you can begin taking right away. I truly believe that gaining insights to our unconscious patterns is the first step toward freeing ourselves from old stories and finding our authentic and fulfilling sense of self. My goal is for you to leave that first session feeling understood, supported, and a little more hopeful about where we can go from here.
One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is creating a calm, caring space where clients feel safe to be themselves. It is my great honor to help you make sense of the patterns that keep you feeling stuck, connecting past experiences to present struggles in a way that can bring clarity and growth. My approach is warm, collaborative, and blends insight with practical tools from CBT, mindfulness, and attachment-based theories. I personally understand these struggles — it’s my life’s work to help others navigate and move through them with greater understanding of themselves and the people around them. Clients often describe our sessions as grounding, reflective, and empowering.
Perhaps you're in a time of transition — starting college, graduating, changing career paths or simply trying to figure out what’s next. Maybe you feel anxious, unmotivated, or unsure of who you are anymore. My clients tend to be caring, reflective people who often support others but struggle to give themselves the same understanding. If you’re ready to slow down, make sense of what’s underneath the stress, and reconnect with your confidence and direction, I’m here to help you take that next step.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a hands-on approach where we work together to understand how your thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. You’ll learn simple, practical tools to manage stress, challenge unhelpful patterns, and feel more balanced and confident in everyday life.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about learning to make room for your thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them. Together, we’ll focus on what really matters to you and help you take small, meaningful steps toward a life that feels more balanced and true to who you are.
Existential Therapy is about exploring what gives your life meaning and purpose. Together, we’ll talk about the big questions, make sense of life’s challenges, and help you reconnect with what feels most true and fulfilling to you.
With Attachment-Based Therapy, I help you explore how your early relationships may still influence how you connect and feel in the present. Together, we’ll build understanding, trust, and healthier ways to relate—so you can feel more secure and supported in your relationships and within yourself.
At the heart of this work is understanding how our relationships influence our choices, feelings, and emotions. When we recognize our patterns of communication, we can begin to heal old cycles and create new, healthier ways of relating to one another.