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

Your first session is designed to help you feel safe, informed, and supported. We’ll begin by reviewing consent to treatment, confidentiality, and important telehealth considerations so you understand your rights and what to expect from therapy. We’ll then talk about what has brought you to therapy at this point in your life. This may include infertility or reproductive grief; navigating IVF, IUI, donor conception, or adoption; preparing for or adjusting to bariatric surgery; weight loss through surgery or GLP-1 medications; or navigating hormonal changes related to menopause or conditions such as PCOS. Together, we’ll explore how these experiences are affecting your emotional well-being, daily life, and sense of self, as well as what you hope will feel different. I’ll also ask about your personal history, previous therapy experiences, current stressors, and goals. I approach this work through a culturally responsive and affirming lens, taking time to understand how your identities, values, and lived experiences shape your emotional world and treatment needs. This allows us to develop a thoughtful, individualized plan of care that feels respectful and relevant. I’ll explain the evidence-based approaches I use—such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy—and what therapy may look like moving forward. Before we end, we’ll review next steps so you leave feeling grounded, informed, and hopeful.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I’m inspired by the growing awareness of women’s health concerns across the lifespan, how they impact our mental health, and breaking the stigma around these issues. I provide individual therapy in a culturally responsive, affirming space for women—particularly holding space for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ clients—navigating infertility, diverse paths to parenthood, menopause, and physician-supported weight management such as gastric slee, gastric bypass, and GLP-1 interventions. My goal is to help you feel safe, seen, understood, and supported as you work toward a life that reflects your values and hopes. With nearly 20 years of experience and a strong background in integrated healthcare, I bring a deep understanding of the mind–body connection and how physical health, identities, culture, emotions, and life circumstances intersect. Since 2016, I have provided therapy via telehealth and have developed ways to build meaningful, trusting relationships even across screens. Clients often highlight my empathetic, authentic, intelligent, and direct approach. I balance warmth with honesty, offering guidance without judgment while gently challenging unhelpful patterns. Using evidence-based techniques—including cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, and motivational interviewing—we will work collaboratively to set goals, recognize past successes, and take small, actionable steps toward meaningful change, such as shifting thoughts and building skills. I feel privileged to support your journey and witness the growth, resilience, and insight that emerge as you navigate these challenging experiences. Ultimately, the goal of therapy is to help you build the skills, insight, and confidence to thrive independently. So, therapy is about more than talking—it’s about doing and changing. By unpacking challenges, learning coping skills, and actively practicing strategies, you will gain insight, demonstrate growth, and create lasting self-efficacy.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

My ideal clients are women—especially BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals—navigating infertility, alternative paths to parenthood (IUI, IVF, donor-conceived family building, or adoption), menopause transitions, or physician-supported weight management through bariatric surgery or medications. They may feel uncertain, isolated, overwhelmed, or stigmatized, and they’re seeking guidance that honors their unique identities, values, and experiences. Clients often arrive ready to explore their story, even if they aren’t sure where to start. Many have spent years prioritizing others, managing stress silently, or ignoring their own emotions. Though they may come seeking someone simply to talk to, they are open to taking the steps that turn insight into meaningful progress—recognizing that therapy, unlike a support group, involves applying what you learn so you can eventually face challenges independently. This work includes processing emotions, building coping skills, addressing past wounds, and drawing on personal strengths to develop confidence and resilience. My ideal clients value a collaborative, goal-focused approach and want a structured, supportive space to unpack experiences, shift unhelpful patterns, and take actionable steps toward growth, healing, and self-efficacy. They are ready to engage in therapy as a process that equips them with skills, insight, and confidence to navigate life independently—all while feeling seen, heard, and supported along the way.