In our first session together, here's what you can expect

The initial therapy sessions are focused on creating a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and understood. We will spend time getting to know you—your concerns, your goals, and the experiences that have shaped your current challenges. Sessions are collaborative and paced thoughtfully, allowing you to share at a level that feels comfortable for you.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

A key strength of my work is the ability to create a space where clients feel understood, respected, and emotionally safe. I draw not only from extensive professional experience across diverse clinical presentations, but also from personal life experience, which deepens my empathy and understanding of the complexities people face. This allows me to meet clients with compassion, realism, and authenticity. I am open-minded and nonjudgmental, welcoming diverse identities, perspectives, and life experiences. Clients often appreciate my collaborative style, balanced with gentle challenge and honest reflection when it supports growth. I also believe humor—used thoughtfully—can be a powerful tool in therapy, helping to ease tension, foster connection, and remind clients that healing can include moments of lightness.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Therapy is a space to slow down, feel understood, and reconnect with yourself. With 18 years of experience, I offer a warm, steady presence and a collaborative approach that honors your pace and your story. Together, we gently explore thought patterns and relationship dynamics that may be contributing to distress, helping you gain insight, soften self-judgment, and create meaningful change. My hope is to support you in finding greater peace, clarity, and a renewed sense of joy in your life.