(she/her)
Hi! I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in California with a Master’s degree from Teachers College, Columbia University in New York City. I have over 7 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults, helping them navigate anxiety, depression, and various life stressors. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, empowering clients to build on their strengths and achieve lasting personal growth.
In the first session, you can expect a warm and inviting atmosphere where you’ll feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and feelings. We’ll begin with a friendly introduction and talk about what brings you to therapy, your specific concerns, and your hopes for our time together. I’ll listen with compassion and curiosity, asking questions to better understand your experiences. By the end of the session, we’ll start to identify your goals for therapy and discuss the next steps, ensuring you feel supported and understood throughout the process.
My greatest strengths as a provider are my empathy and compassion, which create a warm and trusting space for you. I prioritize active listening to ensure you feel understood and validated. I’m flexible in my approach, tailoring therapy to your unique needs while focusing on your strengths. Together, we’ll collaborate as partners in your healing journey to inspire meaningful change.
I truly enjoy working with adolescents and young adults who are eager to create lasting and meaningful change in their lives but may feel unsure about where to start. I aim to create a safe and supportive space where they can explore their thoughts and feelings without judgment, discover their strengths, and work together with me to develop practical strategies for personal growth.
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I work with clients to help them identify negative thoughts and beliefs that may be contributing to emotional challenges. By challenging and reframing these thoughts, we aim to create more balanced perspectives. This process empowers clients to gain greater control over their thoughts and behaviors, ultimately leading to improved emotional well-being and a more positive outlook.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I use a person-centered approach to focus on creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions. This process helps clients develop greater self-awareness, increase self-esteem, and become more in tune with their emotions, ultimately fostering personal growth and positive change.
Strength-Based
I use strength based approach to help identify and leverage a client’s inherent strengths and resources to overcome challenges and achieve personal growth.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I use Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), a goal-oriented, short-term therapeutic approach that focuses on solutions. This empowers you to build on your strengths and work toward rapid, tangible changes in your life.