New to Grow
I am a queer BIPOC provider born and raised in the Bay. Because of the opportunities available to me, I love exploring different cultures through food, language, and travel. I bring that curiosity into session and seek to understand how past experiences including culture shape a client's view of the world. Outside of session, I enjoy music (was classically trained and am a musical theater geek), catching up on TV shows, and trying to cook, emphasis on try.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other. I will ask questions of you, and I always welcome curiosity from you. I follow your lead with what feels most important to you and am always open to feedback.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Therapy is ultimately a conversation between two people, so I strive to have our sessions feel like any other human-to-human interaction. Many of my clients have shared that sessions with me feel safe, allowing for exploration and feeling challenged as we try something new. Being able to understand the past experiences we carry allows us to shed them and create our own meaning and new experiences.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Many of my clients have tried therapy before and found that coping skills and worksheets are unhelpful. I try to offer an exploratory and individualized approach, seeking to understand what specific challenges you face and what makes you you. I work well with teens and young adults as well as those seeking parenting support.
Attachment-based
I believe relationships with caregivers and family members are formative in how we relate to others as we grow older. I use this approach to help us understand the lessons you've learned in past experiences and how they interfere with present relationships
Psychodynamic
Our brain is wired to notice patterns and create associations, sometimes without our full awareness. This approach allows us to be curious and explore roadblocks you may not be consciously aware of.
Relational
A fundamental piece of therapy and humanity, in my opinion, is connection. I believe there is value in understanding how one relates to others, including how one might relate to a therapist, and how that can positively and negatively impact our mental health.