LMFT, 15 years of experience
New to Grow
I am a compassionate and direct therapist who prioritizes building REAL CONNECTION. My approach is anti-diet and rooted in Health at Every Size (HAES) and LGBTQ+ affirmative care. I went through my own journey to heal my relationship with food and my body, and for the past 13 years, have centered my career around helping others do the same. I strive to offer therapy that is grounded in connection, knowledge, and authenticity in order to help my clients develop healthier relationships with food, their bodies, and themselves. I passionately believe my clients CAN experience FREER and FULLER lives.
I prioritize building an authentic and transparent therapeutic relationship and a SAFE SPACE so you feel the freedom to be your TRUE self. As I learn more about your journey and what led you to seek support, we will work together to establish tailored goals. At your pace, we will work together towards meaningful change.
I value the whole person and bring compassion, authenticity directness, and humor to the therapeutic relationship. While I specialize in eating disorders, I also work with anxiety + depression, perfectionism, motherhood, and neurodiversity. My holistic and individualized approach honors the whole person—integrating compassion, authenticity, directness, and humor to the therapeutic relationship.
Beyond my specialization in eating disorders, my practice also includes supporting neurodiverse clients, individuals managing perfectionism, and those adjusting to the evolving identities of motherhood and parenthood. My work with neurodiverse clients is grounded in curiosity and acceptance—I adapt the therapy process to fit each person, not the other way around. When working with perfectionism, I help clients explore the fears and pressures that keep them striving for “enoughness,” while building a kinder, more flexible relationship with themselves. I also love supporting moms as they move through the emotional, physical, and identity shifts that come with caring for others while staying connected to themselves.
In my practice, I work with clients to master the four core skill modules of DBT (mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness). My use of DBT is highly collaborative and skills-oriented.
My work is informed by attachment theory, which explores how early relationships shape our sense of safety, trust, and connection. In therapy, I help clients understand their attachment patterns and how these show up in current relationships, boundaries, and self-worth. Together, we work toward building more secure and fulfilling connections—both with others and within oneself.
I use compassion-focused therapy to help clients develop a kinder, more understanding relationship with themselves. Many people struggle with harsh self-criticism, guilt, or shame. This approach helps regulate the nervous system and nurture inner warmth, allowing clients to move from self-judgment to self-acceptance and emotional balance.
Feminist therapy recognizes that personal struggles often exist within larger social and cultural systems. I work from a collaborative, empowering stance that honors each client’s voice and lived experience. This approach supports clients in identifying internalized messages about worth, identity, and power—and in reclaiming agency, authenticity, and self-compassion.
As an LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist, I provide a safe and affirming space for all identities and expressions. I approach therapy through a lens of inclusivity and respect, acknowledging how gender, sexuality, and social context shape mental health. My goal is to support each client in cultivating self-acceptance, resilience, and authentic connection.