In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Our first session is all about getting to know you—what’s bringing you here, what’s feeling heavy or stuck, and what you’re hoping will feel different. You don’t need to prep or show up with a perfect story. Just come as you are. I'll ask questions to get a sense of how you’re doing—emotionally, mentally, physically—and what’s been going on lately. We’ll talk about your goals, what’s working (and not), and where you'd love to feel more grounded, joyful, or just a little more like yourself. It’s also a chance for you to feel out me. Therapy only works if you feel safe, supported, and like we’re a good fit. If you like a mix of real talk, evidence-based tools, a little neuroscience, and someone who won’t bat an eye if you drop an f-bomb while talking about your stress—chances are, we’ll click. There’s no pressure to spill your whole life story or have it all figured out. The goal? You leave the session feeling seen, a little lighter, and like you took a solid first step toward feeling better.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I’m not the type of therapist who just nods and says, “How does that make you feel?” on repeat. My approach is supportive, yes—but also active, honest, and full of tools you can actually use when life hits hard at 2am. I blend evidence-based practices like CBT, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation with a down-to-earth, human approach. That means we’re not just talking about your struggles—we’re helping you understand them, shift them, and build something better in their place. I’ll teach you how to work with your brain and your body, not against them. What really makes my work different? It’s the way I connect the dots—between your stress, your thoughts, your past patterns, and how it all shows up in your day-to-day life.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

If you're used to being the one who keeps it together, always pushing through, always showing up for everyone else—but underneath, you're tired, anxious, overthinking everything, and feeling like you're just barely managing—you're in the right place. I specialize in anxiety, self-esteem, and depression because they tend to show up together—and because I know how exhausting it is to keep living in survival mode. Whether it looks like racing thoughts, shutdown, numbness, burnout, or a brutal inner critic, I’m here to help you untangle those patterns and build something calmer, more grounded, and actually joyful. I also specialize in sleep and insomnia treatment. Sleep is the glue that keeps everything together and I believe when we sleep well everything else becomes easier and improves. I bring over 15 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, blending evidence-based methods like CBT and mindfulness with nervous system regulation, mind-body tools, and a no-BS, down-to-earth approach. This isn’t therapy that drags on for years without movement—we’ll talk about what matters, make sense of what’s happening in your brain and body, and use real tools to create real change. You won’t get judgment, toxic positivity, or just “let’s talk about your week.” You’ll get someone who sees the full picture—your stress, your strengths, your struggles—and helps you build a life that doesn’t just look good on the outside, but feels good on the inside.