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

In our first session together, my priority is to help you feel comfortable, understood, and in control of the process. We’ll begin by talking about what brings you to counseling and what you’re hoping to gain from it. There’s no pressure to share everything at once—this conversation moves at your pace. I’ll ask some guiding questions to get a sense of your history, current concerns, and the patterns you’ve noticed in your life. You’re welcome to pause, skip questions, or take your time. This session is also a chance for you to get a feel for my style, ask questions about therapy, and let me know what helps you feel supported. Together, we’ll start forming a plan for future sessions—clarifying your goals, discussing what approaches might be most helpful, and identifying what you’d like to focus on first. By the end of our time, you should have a clearer sense of how we can work together and what the next steps will look like. Overall, the first session is about building connection, safety, and understanding so that you can begin the therapeutic process with confidence and clarity.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

What sets my approach apart is the balance of depth, clarity, and practicality. I work in a way that helps you understand why you feel and react the way you do, while also giving you concrete tools you can use between sessions. My style is compassionate but active—I won’t simply nod along. I’ll help you make meaningful connections, establish healthier relationships within yourself and others, develop effective coping mechanisms , identifying patterns and increase awareness and providing you with supports and tools you desire for a more healthier and happier you! I draw from evidence-based methods, but I tailor every session to you rather than forcing you into a one-size-fits-all model. Clients often tell me they appreciate that therapy feels like a collaborative conversation rather than a clinical interrogation. You can expect a space where your feelings are met with validation, your strengths are highlighted, and your growth is supported with both structure and flexibility. Over time, clients typically notice they’re more grounded, more self-aware, and more capable of handling difficult emotions or situations. They begin to make choices that align with who they want to be instead of old habits or fears. My goal isn’t just short-term relief—it’s lasting change that helps you move through the world with greater confidence, clarity, and self-trust.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work with adults and teenagers who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, peer, relationships, family concerns, caregiver fatigue, coping skills, work stressors and career challenges, women issues, ADHD, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and much more. I offer a kind and compassionate approach to develop a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients. I offer valuable supports and resources and will work with you on creating a plan to best address your needs leading to successful outcomes leading to a happier you. I value deeper self-understanding, and offer an open minded and encouraging dialogue. I assist my clients with providing meaningful and results to help develop effective coping skills and to explore new ways of relating to themselves and others. Whether your goals include healing past wounds, setting healthier boundaries, improving relationships with friends and family, emotional regulation, and/or gaining confidence in your decisions, I provide support and offer a grounded and collaborative approach that moves at a pace that feels safe and sustainable for you! If you’re looking for a therapist who balances compassion with gentle challenge, helps make sense of complex emotions, and supports both insight and practical change, Reach out to me today so we can get started on your journey!