New to Grow
I’m a licensed psychologist (PhD) who works with clients of all ages in a warm, compassionate, and validating way. I’m neurodiversity-affirming and support individuals in coping with sensory and social input, navigating emotions, and building skills around organization and planning. My approach integrates compassion-focused and solution-focused therapy, along with mindfulness and self-compassion practices, to support both emotional understanding and practical change. I strive to create a responsive, collaborative space where you can feel understood, respected, and supported as your authentic self.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In your first session, we’ll take time to get to know each other and talk about what brought you to therapy. I’ll ask about your experiences, challenges, and goals, and we’ll explore what’s most important to you. This is also your chance to ask questions and get a feel for how we might work together. My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and comfortable starting the process of growth.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
With two decades of experience, I bring both expertise and a deeply compassionate, individualized approach to therapy. I blend solution-focused and compassion-focused methods with mindfulness and self-compassion practices, helping clients understand their emotions while also building practical skills for daily life. I’m neurodiversity-affirming and especially attentive to helping clients navigate sensory and social experiences, organization, and planning challenges. What stands out about my approach is the combination of warmth, validation, humor, and practical strategies—I aim to create a collaborative space where clients feel truly understood and supported while making meaningful, lasting change.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work with people who want to feel heard, respected, and supported while finding practical ways to manage social, sensory, and emotional challenges—and grow in a way that feels authentic to them.
Compassion Focused
I use Compassion-Focused Therapy to help clients build a kinder, more understanding relationship with themselves. Many neurodivergent people have spent years feeling misunderstood or pressured to hide parts of who they are. I also incorporate Mindful Self-Compassion practices, which help you notice your experiences with curiosity and respond to yourself with care instead of criticism. Together, we work on easing shame, supporting emotional regulation, and creating a greater sense of safety and self-acceptance.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Solution-Focused Therapy is a practical, strengths-based approach that focuses on what’s working and how to build on it. Rather than spending sessions stuck in problems, we collaborate on clear goals and small, doable steps forward. This style works especially well for clients who appreciate clarity, flexibility, and tools they can use in everyday life. Our work is collaborative and hopeful, with an emphasis on progress, autonomy, and sustainable change.