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

You don't have to have everything or, really, anything figured out to start therapy with me. Showing up curious, tired, ambivalent, or unsure is more than enough. Our first session is a conversation, not a test. I'd like to listen to what you've been going through, and I'll ask questions to understand what support you're looking for. You're always free to skip any question that doesn't feel right to answer. Together, we'll identify one or two initial goals for therapy and talk about how you'll know things are improving. This is nothing rigid; it's just a starting point we can revisit and adjust over time. You're also welcome to ask me questions about my approach, my experience, or what working together might look like. It can be intimidating talking to a stranger about painful or vulnerable things, so I'd like you to get whatever info you need to gauge if you can build comfort with me.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I believe therapy works best when people feel safe enough to be real. I appreciate humor, curiosity, and the very human quirks we all carry. I aim to create a space where you don't have to perform or get things "right" to make progress. I bring a warm, grounded presence to therapy and take a genuinely collaborative approach. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all model, I tailor my work to each person, drawing from evidence-based approaches like EMDR, mindfulness-based therapies, compassion-focused interventions, and attachment-informed work. My goal is to help you understand yourself more clearly, build practical tools, and move toward change in a way that feels steady, respectful, and sustainable.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I'm best positioned to work with people who want to go deeper than surface-level symptom management. Many of my clients are navigating substance use concerns, the impacts of trauma, complicated family-of-origin dynamics, or unhealthy relationship patterns, and they're ready to look honestly at how these experiences have shaped them. My ideal clients are curious about themselves, open to reflection, and motivated to make meaningful changes, even when that work is uncomfortable at times. They know quick fixes aren't legit, and they don't want someone to tell them what to do. Rather, they want a collaborative, safe process that supports insight and growth both inside and outside of sessions. If you're willing to experiment with new ways of relating to yourself and others, and jump in the driver's seat of your own growth -- with a supportive, steady co-pilot alongside you -- I would be delighted to work with you!