LCSW, 20 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
My therapeutic style is supportive, collaborative, and grounded in a strength-based approach. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and compassionate space where you can explore, heal, and grow—at your own pace and in alignment with your unique needs. I believe in taking a holistic and individualized approach, recognizing that every person’s journey is different and that healing is not one-size-fits-all. I enjoy working with those navigating life transitions, as well as those managing symptoms related to trauma. My experience includes working with adolescents, adults, and families.
Our first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and begin building a strong therapeutic relationship. I’ll invite you to share what’s bringing you to therapy, what you’re hoping to work on, and any relevant personal history or current challenges. You’re welcome to share at your own pace—there’s no pressure to have everything figured out. I’ll also ask questions to better understand your needs, and together we’ll begin identifying your goals for therapy. This session is collaborative and conversational; my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and respected. By the end of our first session, we’ll discuss a plan moving forward—whether that’s continuing weekly or biweekly sessions, identifying initial focus areas, or simply checking in about how the session felt for you.
My greatest strength as a therapist is my ability to intently listen during sessions to deeply understand each client’s unique needs and experiences. This attentive listening allows me to collaborate effectively with clients in developing clear, meaningful therapy goals tailored to their personal journey. I combine this strength with evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, and DBT, adapting techniques to fit each client’s preferences and challenges. My collaborative and flexible style empowers clients to actively engage in their healing process while feeling supported and understood. This blend of focused listening, personalized care, and evidence-based practice helps clients make lasting progress toward emotional balance and authentic living.
I’m best positioned to support adults who are high-functioning in many areas of life but feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or disconnected internally. Many of my clients come to therapy navigating anxiety, depression, chronic stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, or unresolved trauma. Some are dealing with self-criticism, perfectionism, or burnout, while others are exploring their identity, values, or purpose. My clients are often self-aware, insightful, and motivated to better understand themselves—even if they’re unsure where to begin. They may feel exhausted by overthinking, emotional dysregulation, or a sense of “going through the motions.” Common therapy goals include developing healthier boundaries, increasing self-compassion, improving emotional regulation, gaining clarity in relationships or life direction, and feeling more grounded and authentic. Whether clients are seeking relief from persistent patterns or working toward deeper personal growth, I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space where they can explore, heal, and grow with intention.
In sessions, I work collaboratively with clients to build awareness of cognitive distortions, develop healthier thinking patterns, and implement behavioral strategies that support emotional regulation and goal achievement. This may include thought tracking, behavioral activation, problem-solving, and skills practice between sessions.
I integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients develop psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult emotions, defuse from unhelpful thoughts, and take action guided by personal values. ACT supports clients in making meaningful life changes without getting stuck in avoidance or rigid thinking. My approach incorporates mindfulness, values clarification, and experiential exercises to help clients relate differently to their inner experiences and commit to behavior aligned with what matters most to them. I use ACT flexibly, often alongside CBT, to support clients navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and identity-related challenges.
I use Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to support clients recovering from trauma, particularly PTSD. CPT helps individuals identify and challenge unhelpful beliefs related to the trauma, such as self-blame, guilt, or shame, and develop more balanced, adaptive ways of understanding their experiences. Through structured writing exercises, cognitive restructuring, and psychoeducation, clients learn to process traumatic memories and reduce their impact on daily functioning. I apply CPT in a collaborative, paced manner, adapting the protocol to fit each client’s readiness and therapeutic goals.
I incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients build skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. DBT is especially useful for individuals struggling with intense emotions, impulsivity, or relationship difficulties. In my practice, I use DBT-informed strategies to support clients in balancing acceptance and change. This includes skills training, behavioral coaching, and a focus on increasing self-awareness and emotional resilience. I tailor DBT tools to each client’s needs, often integrating them with other therapeutic approaches.
I use Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help clients explore and resolve ambivalence around change in a supportive, nonjudgmental way. MI is a collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation by eliciting each person’s own reasons for change based on their values and goals. Through open-ended questions, reflective listening, and affirmations, I help clients build insight, confidence, and readiness to take meaningful steps forward—whether related to behavior change, mental health, or life transitions.