Get to know me

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

In our sessions, you can expect a supportive, encouraging space that can foster real growth. The process of counseling can sometimes bring up uncomfortable or difficult emotions - this is a normal and important part of healing. Just like mastering a sport takes consistent practice, developing new emotional skills, working through pain, and changing long-standing patterns takes time, effort, and patience. I’ll be there to walk beside you throughout this journey, offering encouragement, kindness, and honest feedback. My style is warm but direct - I believe in your ability to grow, and at times, I may challenge you to step outside of your comfort zone in service of your goals. Together, we’ll work toward greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and the life you envision for yourself.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

While I have served an incredibly diverse range of clients with many different needs and challenges, what truly makes me an effective counselor is my innate combination of emotional intelligence, intuition, empathy, curiosity, and a genuine desire to help others. I've always had a deep natural curiosity about people and their stories, which led me to study Sociology and Mental Health Counseling. Along the way, I learned how individuals and groups create meaning from their experiences—and how uniquely each person sees and navigates the world. In our work together, I’ll meet you with that same curiosity and respect, tailoring my approach to fit who you are, not a one-size-fits-all model.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

If you have a growth mindset and a desire to heal, grow, or simply understand yourself more deeply, you have come to the right place. I am honored to work with individuals who are ready to explore their inner worlds, even when that path feels uncertain or overwhelming. I have extensive experience helping clients navigate grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety, depression, those finding their way in recovery from addictions and relationship challenges. Yet no matter the presenting issue, my focus is on meeting you where you are and helping you learn to cope, and eventually thrive, within the unique blend of your characteristics, circumstances, and goals. The strongest predictors of success in therapy are a trusting therapeutic relationship and your engagement and motivation throughout the process. When we work together with trust, openness, and a shared commitment, real and lasting improvements in your life can happen.