New to Grow
Welcome! You’ve found my page and I’m really glad you’re here. Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, so the fact that you’re even browsing profiles says something important: you’re ready for something to shift. I work with individuals who are navigating anxiety, relationship stress, low self-esteem, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck. My style is warm, collaborative, and practical. We’ll explore what’s been weighing on you, make sense of patterns that aren’t serving you, and build real tools to help you feel more grounded and confident. I blend evidence-based approaches like CBT and DBT with a compassionate, whole-person perspective—so you feel supported and empowered, not judged. If you’re looking for a therapist who will meet you with empathy, honesty, and actionable guidance, you’re in the right place. I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Your first session is all about getting to know you. Unlike future sessions, which will focus more deeply on specific goals and skill-building, the first appointment is considered an intake session. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I’ll ask questions about your current concerns, personal history, relationships, mental health background, and what you’re hoping to gain from therapy. This helps me understand the bigger picture of your life not just the symptoms, but the context. We’ll also review informed consent, confidentiality, and answer any questions you have about the therapy process. My goal is to make this feel structured yet comfortable. It may feel a little more question-focused than future sessions, but you are always in control of what and how much you share. Most clients say they feel a mix of nervous and relieved during the first session that’s completely normal. You don’t need to have everything figured out or know exactly what to say. Just show up as you are. By the end of our first meeting, we’ll have a clearer understanding of your goals and begin outlining a direction for treatment. From there, sessions become more collaborative and tailored, focusing on skill-building, insight, and meaningful progress at your pace. I strive to create a space that feels safe, respectful, and grounded so you can begin this process with clarity and confidence.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is my ability to help clients feel genuinely welcome and at ease. From the moment you walk into session, my priority is creating a space that feels safe, calm, and free of judgment. Many clients share that they quickly feel comfortable opening up—even about topics they’ve struggled to talk about elsewhere. I balance warmth with structure. While I’m deeply empathetic and validating, I also provide practical tools and clear direction so therapy feels productive and meaningful. Clients often appreciate that our work feels both supportive and goal-oriented you won’t just vent; you’ll leave with insight and strategies you can actually use. I’m attentive, collaborative, and intuitive. I listen closely, notice patterns, and gently help you connect dots you may not have seen before. At the same time, I respect your pace and autonomy. Therapy with me is a partnership we work together to build coping skills, strengthen self-confidence, and create lasting change. Above all, I strive to make therapy feel like a space where you can exhale—where you don’t have to perform, pretend, or have it all figured out. Just come as you are.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work best with individuals who are ready to better understand themselves and build healthier ways of coping. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem, emotional overwhelm, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. They often appear “high functioning” on the outside but internally feel stressed, self-critical, or disconnected. I specialize in helping clients strengthen coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and build confidence in both personal and professional relationships. If you tend to overthink, worry about what others think, avoid conflict, or struggle to set boundaries, we would likely work well together. I also have a special focus on first responders, men navigating personal or relational challenges, and older adults adjusting to life transitions. I understand the unique pressures these populations face including high-responsibility roles, identity shifts, unspoken expectations, and difficulty expressing vulnerability and I provide a supportive, practical space to process and grow. If you’re motivated to gain insight, learn tools you can apply in real life, and create meaningful change, I’d be honored to support you.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have extensive experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in clinical practice across a range of presenting concerns including anxiety disorders, depression, adjustment difficulties, low self-esteem, and relational stress. CBT serves as one of my primary treatment modalities due to its strong empirical foundation, structured framework, and measurable outcomes. In my practice, I can help you identify identifying the interaction between thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and physiological responses through a CBT lens. Early in treatment, we will collaborate with to develop a shared formulation that highlights maladaptive cognitive patterns, core beliefs, and maintaining behavioral cycles. This collaborative approach promotes insight while also empowering clients to become active participants in their treatment.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Additionally, I have experience integrating Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into my clinical practice, particularly when working with clients who struggle with emotional dysregulation, interpersonal conflict, impulsivity, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns. DBT has been especially effective in treating clients who experience intense emotions, difficulty tolerating distress, relational instability, and patterns of invalidation. In my practice, I conceptualize cases through a DBT framework by assessing emotional vulnerability factors, environmental invalidation, and maladaptive coping behaviors that function to regulate overwhelming internal experiences. We will approach treatment dialectically balancing acceptance and change while helping clients build skills that increase emotional regulation and behavioral control.
Mind-body approach
Another approach used in my practice is mind–body approach. Mindy-body approach addresses the interconnected relationship between cognitive processes, emotional experiences, and physiological responses. My work is grounded in the understanding that psychological distress is not only experienced cognitively and emotionally, but also somatically. Many clients present with symptoms such as chronic tension, fatigue, gastrointestinal discomfort, sleep disruption, or heightened autonomic arousal, all of which reflect the body’s response to stress and unresolved emotional experiences. In practice, I assess how stress manifests physiologically and explore patterns of nervous system activation. I provide psychoeducation on the stress response system and the role of the autonomic nervous system in anxiety, trauma, and mood disorders. This helps normalize symptoms while empowering clients with a framework to understand their bodily experiences.
Humanistic
Lastly, I utilize Humanistic approach into my clinical practice as a foundational framework that emphasizes authenticity, empathy, and the client’s innate capacity for growth. This approach is rooted in person-centered principles, this approach prioritizes the therapeutic relationship as the primary vehicle for change. I believe that when clients experience genuine empathy, unconditional positive regard, and congruence within the therapeutic space, they are more likely to access self-awareness, self-acceptance, and meaningful transformation. In my practice, I focus on creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel seen and understood. I approach each session with curiosity and deep respect for the client’s subjective experience. Rather than positioning myself as the expert on the client’s life, I collaborate with clients to explore their values, internal conflicts, relational patterns, and sense of identity.