New to Grow
I’m a therapist who shows up real, steady, warm, and genuinely curious about what you’re carrying. I like to slow things down so you can hear yourself again and make sense of what’s going on inside, not just push through it. I don’t assume your story or your culture; I listen and try to understand the layers that shaped you. My work is grounded and emotionally attuned, and I care about helping people feel more connected, supported, and kinder toward themselves as they grow.
In our first session, we slow things down and get you settled into the space. You don’t have to come in with everything figured out, we just start with what feels most present for you. I’ll ask a few grounding questions, look over the pieces you shared in your intake, and invite you to talk about what’s been weighing on you or what brought you in. I stay curious about your story and your cultural and family background without assuming anything, and I track how things feel in your body and emotions as we talk. Together, we start making sense of the patterns you’re noticing, the stress you’re carrying, or the changes you want to work toward. By the end of the session, you’ll have a clearer sense of what therapy with me feels like and what direction we might take moving forward, steady, supportive, and at a pace that feels right for you.
One of my biggest strengths is creating a steady, grounded space where people feel safe enough to slow down and actually hear themselves. I listen closely; to your words, your body, your emotions, and the patterns underneath. I stay curious without assuming your story or your culture. I’m skilled at helping clients make sense of anxiety, trauma, and relationship patterns in a way that feels compassionate, not overwhelming. I bring a mix of somatic awareness, attachment work, and self‑compassion practices that help people soften shame and build a more supportive relationship with themselves. Clients often tell me they feel understood, less alone, and more connected to what they actually need.
I’m a good fit for clients who are carrying a lot and want a space where they can slow down, feel understood, and make sense of what’s happening inside them. I stay curious about each person’s cultural and family story, bringing a culturally informed lens that helps me track the pressures and patterns they may be navigating. I work well with folks dealing with anxiety, trauma, relationship stress, identity challenges, or cycles they’re tired of repeating. I’m especially attuned to men wanting support with emotions, couples trying to reconnect, and clients from multicultural or bicultural backgrounds who want a therapist who understands the layers without making assumptions. The clients who tend to do well with me are open, reflective, and wanting to feel more grounded, connected, and compassionate with themselves.
Other specialties
I identify as
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
My experience with Emotionally Focused Therapy comes from years of helping individuals, teens, and couples understand the deeper emotional patterns that shape their relationships. In session, I slow things down so clients can notice what’s happening underneath the surface, the fears, longings, and attachment needs that often get hidden behind anger, withdrawal, or shutdown. I use EFT to help people map their emotional cycles, communicate more clearly, and build secure, connected relationships where they feel seen and understood.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT as a practical, skills‑based layer within my relational work. My experience includes helping teens and adults identify the thought patterns that fuel anxiety, shame, or self‑criticism. In session, we explore how these thoughts influence emotions and behavior, and I teach tools for reframing, challenging distortions, and building healthier habits. CBT becomes a supportive structure that complements deeper emotional and somatic work.
Trauma Informed Care
My approach to trauma‑informed care centers on safety, pacing, and helping clients understand how their nervous system responds to stress and past experiences. I focus on building regulation and stability before exploring deeper material, and I pay close attention to what feels manageable in the moment. I integrate somatic awareness, attachment work, and self‑compassion practices to help clients soften shame, reduce self‑blame, and relate to themselves with more understanding as they heal. This creates a steady, supported space where clients can move at a pace that feels safe and empowering.
Couples Counseling
My experience in couples counseling is rooted in Emotionally Focused Therapy and attachment work. I help partners slow down their reactive cycle so they can understand the deeper emotions and needs driving their conflict. In session, I guide couples to communicate more openly, repair ruptures, and rebuild trust in ways that feel safe and culturally attuned. Over time, partners learn new patterns of connection that support closeness, clarity, and emotional safety.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
My approach to culturally sensitive therapy centers on honoring clients’ identities, histories, and lived experiences. I pay attention to how culture, family, migration, and community shape emotional patterns, and I create space for clients to show up fully without code‑switching or minimizing parts of themselves. I integrate cultural strengths and intergenerational context into the work so clients feel deeply seen, affirmed, and supported in ways that reflect who they are and where they come from.