LCSW, 11 years of experience
New to Grow
Hi! I have been practicing as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), primarily working with teens and adults, for 11 years. I am certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and I also utilize numerous other trauma-informed modalities in sessions. I have extensive experience in treating complex trauma. I take working with my clients very seriously, as it is an honor to be on a journey of healing with you. That being said, you can expect dry humor right along with me excitedly telling you about a study I read yesterday. Most importantly, I am here for YOU, and whether we are processing what happened last weekend or deep into trauma work, I will always show up as my authentic self.
A first session with me typically includes gathering some relevant history, what brings you to therapy, if you've participated in therapy before and what you liked/didn't like, and setting achievable goals.
My strengths as a therapist include bringing a grounded presence, a dry sense of humor, and deep commitment to the people I work with. I have extensive experience treating complex trauma, including years of supporting clients involved in the child welfare system. I also bring the perspective of someone in long-term recovery from anorexia—I understand firsthand how hard it can be to ask for help, stay motivated, or navigate relapse risk. My goal is to offer a space that feels real, safe, and genuinely supportive.
My ideal clients are people who’ve done therapy before and can talk through their patterns but still feel stuck in their heads. They’re insightful and self-aware, yet something deeper—often rooted in stress or complex trauma—keeps getting in the way. I help them move from understanding their story to actually feeling change in their mind and body.
Attachment-based therapy is used in session by creating a safe, consistent, and attuned relationship where the therapist models secure attachment. Through this relationship, I can help you notice and gently explore your relational patterns as they arise, offering new, healthier ways of connecting and responding.
EMDR is used in session by helping the client access a distressing memory, then guiding them through bilateral stimulation (like eye movements or tapping) to reduce the emotional intensity and reprocess the memory. Throughout the process, the therapist keeps the client grounded, tracks their responses, and supports the brain in forming more adaptive beliefs and feelings about the event.
A mind–body approach is used in session by helping you tune into physical sensations, breath, and bodily cues to understand how emotions and stress show up in the body. Often in conjunction with EMDR, I guide you in grounding, regulation, and somatic awareness so the body can release tension, increase safety, and support emotional healing.