I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes therapy works best when it feels safe, supportive, and genuinely human. I bring warmth, curiosity, and deep respect for each person’s story into my work, and I value creating a space where clients feel comfortable showing up as they are. My approach is collaborative and practical, blending evidence-based practices with a holistic, person-centered lens that honors the whole individual. I am especially mindful of how relationships, life roles, and transitions shape emotional well-being, and I partner with clients at a pace that feels steady, respectful, and empowering.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session together, you can expect a welcoming and supportive space where you don’t have to have everything figured out. We’ll take time to get to know one another and talk about what led you to reach out for support. We’ll gently explore how your thoughts, emotions, and experiences may be connected, while honoring your story, your strengths, and your resilience. There is no pressure to share more than you’re ready for. You are always in control of the pace and the direction of the conversation. My goal is for you to feel heard, respected, and safe as we begin this work together. Over time, we’ll collaborate to identify coping skills and strategies that feel practical, supportive, and aligned with your goals.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest strengths as a therapist are my ability to create a safe, trusting, and collaborative space, and to meet clients exactly where they are. I bring a trauma-informed, culturally responsive lens to my work and prioritize helping clients feel seen, heard, and respected. What stands out about my therapeutic approach is my integration of evidence-based practices including CBT, Schema, IPT, CPT DBT and others while remaining flexible and person-centered. I focus on helping clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, while also building practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier relationships. Clients often share that therapy with me feels grounding, supportive, and empowering. Together, we work toward meaningful change by strengthening insight, increasing coping capacity, and fostering resilience—at a pace that feels safe and sustainable.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work with burgeoning young adults, Adults and Older Adults many of whom experience varied challenges ranging from but not limited to anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, adjustment-related stress, pre during and post maternal concerns, caregiver stressors and challenges connected to major life transitions. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by the demands of daily life, relationships, roles, or internal expectations they place on themselves. My approach is holistic, person centered, and evidence-based, meaning I look at the whole person not only mental health symptoms, but also emotional well-being, physical health, relationships, identity, and life context. My experience and knowledge are integrated into treatment in a compassionate and collaborative way to support insight, resiliency, emotional regulation, and sustainable coping. I offer an affirming space that is attentive to how life roles, relationships, and transitions shape well-being across the lifespan, with particular sensitivity to the experiences often carried by women. Therapy is individualized, empowering, and paced to support meaningful, lasting change.
Humanistic
A humanistic approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that every person has the inner capacity for growth, healing, and self-understanding. Rather than focusing solely on symptoms or problems, this approach views you as a whole person — mind, body, and spirit — with unique experiences, strengths, and potential. In humanistic therapy, the relationship between you and your therapist is central. The therapist provides empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuine support, creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions freely. The goal isn’t to “fix” you, but to help you rediscover your authentic self, make meaningful choices, and live in alignment with your values and goals. This approach often integrates ideas from Person-Centered Therapy (Carl Rogers), Gestalt Therapy, and Existential Therapy, emphasizing personal responsibility, self-awareness, and the importance of the present moment. In short, a humanistic approach helps clients feel understood, empowered, and capable of creating the changes they want in their lives.
Daialectical Behavior (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based approach designed to help you manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and create a more balanced and fulfilling life. “Dialectical” means finding balance between two ideas that seem opposite — for example, accepting yourself as you are while also working toward change. DBT combines practical skills training with mindfulness and self-compassion to help you better understand and regulate your emotions, reduce distress, and communicate more effectively. It focuses on building skills in four key areas: • Mindfulness – being present and aware of your thoughts and feelings without judgment • Distress Tolerance – managing crises and difficult emotions in healthy ways • Emotion Regulation – recognizing, understanding, and changing unhelpful emotional patterns • Interpersonal Effectiveness – improving communication and strengthening relationships DBT is especially effective when you experience emotional intensity, mood swings, impulsivity, or difficulty managing stress. Through DBT, you learn to respond rather than react, make choices that align with your values, and cultivate greater peace and stability in your daily lives.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, goal-oriented approach that focuses on the powerful connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It’s based on the idea that the way we think about situations affects how we feel and how we act — and by identifying and challenging unhelpful thought patterns, we can create lasting, positive change. In CBT, we work together to recognize negative or self-defeating thoughts and replace them with more balanced, realistic perspectives. This process helps reduce emotional distress and encourages healthier choices and coping strategies. CBT is especially effective for concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and life transitions. It empowers clients to become more aware of their inner dialogue, gain perspective, and build confidence in managing everyday challenges. Through gentle guidance and practical tools, CBT helps you retrain your mind, strengthen emotional resilience, and move toward a more peaceful, fulfilling life.
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) is an approach that recognizes the widespread impact of trauma and emphasizes safety, trust, and empowerment in the healing process. It’s based on the understanding that trauma — whether from past experiences, relationships, or life events — can deeply affect how a person thinks, feels, and relates to others. In trauma-informed therapy, every interaction is guided by compassion and sensitivity to your lived experiences. Rather than asking, “What’s wrong with you?” this approach asks, “What happened to you?” — honoring your story and focusing on your strengths, resilience, and capacity for healing. This approach creates a therapeutic environment that feels safe, collaborative, and nonjudgmental, allowing you to regain a sense of control, stability, and trust. It can be integrated with other modalities, such as CBT, DBT, or Humanistic Therapy, to support deep emotional healing and personal growth. At its core, Trauma-Informed Care is about helping you feel seen, respected, and empowered — so you can move forward at your own pace toward recovery and wholeness.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a specialized form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) designed to help individuals heal from trauma and post-traumatic stress. It focuses on understanding how traumatic experiences can change the way you see yourself, others, and the world — often leading to painful beliefs such as “I’m not safe,” or “It was my fault.” Through CPT, we work together to gently identify and challenge these unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more balanced, realistic perspectives. This process helps reduce feelings of guilt, shame, fear, and self-blame, allowing space for healing, empowerment, and renewed self-trust. CPT provides practical tools to help you make sense of what happened, process painful memories, and move forward with greater emotional clarity and peace. It can be especially beneficial for individuals who have experienced abuse, violence, loss, combat-related trauma, or other distressing life events. At its heart, CPT is about helping you reclaim your sense of safety, rebuild self-worth, and reconnect with life beyond trauma — one step at a time, in a safe and supportive space.