(she/her)
New to Grow
You don't have to have it all figured out to start therapy. Whether you're carrying years of trauma, navigating anxiety and depression, or just feeling like something's off and you're not sure why — you deserve a space where you can show up exactly as you are. I'm a person-centered therapist with a background in community mental health, where I've worked with people facing a wide range of challenges; anxiety, depression, substance use, and complex trauma. I bring empathy, authenticity, and yes — humor — into my work, because healing doesn't have to be rigid or clinical. I'm deeply committed to body justice, social justice, and affirming care for LGBTQIA+ and trans communities and their allies. All are welcome here.
We'll keep it simple: get to know each other, talk about what's bringing you in, and start mapping out what you want from therapy. You'll have space to ask questions and get a feel for my style. My goal is that you leave feeling like you were actually heard — not assessed.
My greatest strengths are empathy, authenticity, humor, and a deep commitment to social justice and inclusive care — and for me, those aren't separate from good therapy. Understanding the systems and pressures we are living inside of is essential to the work. I work comfortably across the experience spectrum — whether you're a therapy veteran or just starting out, you'll find a place here. I don't think struggle has to reach a crisis point to deserve support. In therapy, the goal is that you will feel like a person being understood — met where you are and at your own pace.
I especially connect with people who've felt like they didn't quite fit in traditional therapy spaces — those who've felt unseen, over-pathologized, or like their whole self wasn't welcome. Maybe you've been told — explicitly or implicitly — that you're "too much," "too complicated," or just don't fit the mold. Maybe you've tried therapy before and left feeling like you had to shrink yourself to be understood. Maybe the system has failed you in ways that make trusting anyone hard. That makes complete sense, and it's exactly the kind of thing we can work with together. You don't have to be "ready." You just have to be a little curious.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Using CBT, I help clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and build practical skills to manage emotional and behavioral challenges. My approach is collaborative, goal-oriented, and focused on helping clients create meaningful and lasting change.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Using DBT techniques may help clients develop skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and increasing distress tolerance. I work collaboratively with clients to build practical skills in mindfulness, emotional regulation, and effective communication. My approach focuses on helping clients create balance, strengthen coping strategies, and improve overall emotional well-being.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I incorporate Person-Centered Therapy in my practice by creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, understood, and valued. I emphasize empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard to help clients explore their experiences and develop greater self-awareness. My approach supports clients in building confidence, fostering personal growth, and working toward meaningful change at their own pace.
Humanistic
I see you as a whole person, not a collection of symptoms or diagnoses. I'm less interested in labeling what's "wrong" and more interested in understanding how you experience your world — what shapes your thinking, what gets in the way, and what you're moving toward. You are the expert on your own life. My job is to help you access what's already in you. I also believe you have more agency than you may feel right now. Therapy with me isn't about me handing you answers or a treatment plan to follow. It's about expanding your awareness of your own choices, so you can move through the world more freely and more fully yourself.