(she/her)
New to Grow
I bring a culturally responsive lens to my practice, recognizing the profound impact of personal identity and lived experiences. My work focuses on helping couples communicate, addictions, men's issues, helping you develop self-love, improve communication, overcome anxiety and depression, and healing from past wounds. My practice is grounded in challenging yet supportive psychodynamic and psychoanalytical work. I like to challenge my clients but also meet them where they are at.
During our first session I will be speaking more than usual. I will be asking why you are interested in therapy and if you know what outcomes you would like. I like brainstorming together to better understand your needs and wants.
I empathize with my clients, provide emotional support and I balance the sessions by using phrases that emphasize directness, transparency, and actionable feedback.
Do you feel "stuck" or "hopeless" in your relationship or recovery? I would like to share with you these are normal feelings and that there are ways to move forward from them. I have over seven years of experience specializing with couples, addictions, and men's mental health, with a specific focus on anger management and masculine identity. In addition, I have successfully worked with Clients struggling with anxiety, depression and children with selective mutism.
Psychodynamic
I use Psychodynamic therapy approaches to explore unconscious conflicts, early attachment patterns, adn defense mechanisms to resolve deep-seated relationship issues.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I focus on using evidence-based addiction support. I focus on identifying negative patterns and building practical tools for long-term sobriety and relational stability.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
I utilize a non-pathologizing approach that views behaviors as protective strategies rather than character flaws.