New to Grow
Life has a way of presenting challenges that can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the path forward. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an MBA and over a decade of experience, I bring both clinical expertise and a practical, solution-focused approach to help you navigate whatever you’re facing. My commitment is simple: I’ll listen deeply, meet you where you are, and work alongside you to identify actionable steps that move you from feeling stuck to making meaningful progress toward your goals. My path to becoming a therapist has been driven by a deep sense of purpose. I've always felt most authentic when helping others find their way through difficult times. This calling led me to earn my Master's in Clinical Social Work, and my commitment to growth and innovation inspired me to complete an MBA as well. For the past nine years, I've dedicated myself to serving veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs, where I've worn many hats: conducting street outreach, securing housing for homeless veterans, building community coalitions for suicide prevention, and currently serving in a leadership role similar to Chief of Staff. This work has given me invaluable perspective on resilience, trauma, and the power of human connection. I bring all of this experience to my private practice, where I see clients on weeknights and weekends, offering the same level of dedication and care that has defined my career.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, we will connect and discuss your background and reasons for seeking therapy. This is a process, and together, we'll build a strong foundation over time. It's normal to feel anxious about your first appointment, but I'll be here to guide you every step of the way.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
What sets me apart is my ability to blend deep empathy with practical action. I don't just listen, I help you move forward. Drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, I create a safe space to explore what's keeping you stuck, then we build a clear roadmap with small, actionable steps you can take each week. My unique combination of clinical training and real-world leadership experience means I understand both the emotional and practical challenges you're facing. Whether it's workplace stress, major life transitions, or trauma recovery, I bring energy, authenticity, and a solution-focused approach that gets results. Clients appreciate that therapy with me feels like a meaningful partnership, conversational, direct, and focused on creating real change, not just talking about problems.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
You might be the right fit for my practice if you’re ready to move beyond feeling stuck and are willing to actively engage in your own growth. I work best with adults who: • Feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or life transitions and want practical strategies, not just someone to listen • Are facing major changes—career shifts, relationship challenges, loss, or uncertainty about the future, and need clarity on the path forward • Appreciate a direct, solution-focused approach and are open to examining the thoughts and emotions keeping them stuck • Value accountability and are ready to take small, actionable steps each week toward meaningful change • May have tried therapy before but felt it was too passive or lacked direction My background serving veterans has especially prepared me to work with individuals dealing with complex issues, resilience challenges, and the weight of high-pressure responsibilities. If you’re someone who values authenticity, wants a therapist who will both support and challenge you, and is committed to doing the work required for real progress, we’ll likely work well together.