(she/her)
New to Grow
I’m a therapist who works with adults and teens navigating anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm, trauma-related challenges, addiction, and life transitions. Many of the people I work with feel stuck in painful patterns, struggle with intense emotions or self-criticism, or find themselves repeating relationship dynamics they want to better understand and change. My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I believe therapy works best when clients feel genuinely comfortable, understood, and accepted without judgment. At the same time, I think therapy should be practical and meaningful — not just a place to talk, but a space to develop insight, build healthier coping skills, and create lasting change in everyday life. I draw from approaches including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, compassion-focused therapy, trauma-informed care, and mind-body techniques, tailoring treatment to each client’s individual needs and goals. I especially enjoy helping clients improve emotional regulation, navigate relationship and attachment issues, build self-worth, and develop more balance and resilience during stressful periods of life. My goal is to create a supportive environment where clients can be honest about what they’re struggling with while also feeling hopeful about growth and change. I value authenticity in the therapy relationship and try to bring a grounded, human approach to the work we do together.
The first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and begin building a comfortable, collaborative foundation for therapy. We’ll talk about what’s bringing you in, the challenges you’ve been dealing with, and what you hope to get out of the process. I’ll also ask some questions about your background, relationships, emotional patterns, coping strategies, and any relevant mental health history so I can better understand the bigger picture. My approach during the first session is conversational, supportive, and nonjudgmental. You do not need to have everything figured out or know exactly how to explain what you’re feeling. We’ll move at a pace that feels manageable and comfortable for you. By the end of the session, we’ll begin identifying goals for therapy and discussing what kinds of approaches or tools may be most helpful moving forward. Most importantly, I want clients to leave feeling heard, understood, and hopeful that meaningful change is possible.
One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is my ability to connect with people in a genuine, compassionate, and nonjudgmental way. I bring both professional experience and real-life perspective into my work. Over the years, I’ve navigated my own challenges, including medical issues, chronic pain, relationship struggles, major life transitions, parenting, career changes, and the ongoing work of building self-compassion and emotional resilience. Those experiences have deepened my empathy and understanding of how overwhelming life can feel at times, while also reinforcing my belief that growth and healing are possible. Clients often tell me they feel truly seen, understood, and safe being honest with me. I practice with unconditional positive regard and work hard to create a space where people do not feel judged, criticized, or dismissed. I care deeply about the people I work with and aim to balance warmth and validation with practical guidance and honest conversations that help clients move forward. I’ve worked with a wide range of individuals and challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. I love helping clients make meaningful strides in areas where they once felt stuck, whether that means improving relationships, learning healthier coping skills, building self-worth, or simply feeling more at peace with themselves and their lives.
I am best positioned to serve adults and teens who are experiencing emotional overwhelm, anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, or difficulty managing relationships and stress. Many of my clients struggle with patterns such as emotional dysregulation, self-criticism, attachment insecurity, or feeling “stuck” despite wanting change. I work well with individuals who are motivated for growth but may feel uncertain about how to get there, especially those seeking practical tools alongside deeper emotional understanding. I also support clients navigating life transitions, burnout, grief, or long-standing relational patterns they want to shift. My approach is a good fit for clients who value a collaborative, nonjudgmental space and are open to building insight while also learning concrete skills to create stability, resilience, and healthier ways of coping.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help adults and teens manage emotions, improve relationships, reduce impulsive behaviors, and build healthier coping skills. My approach is practical, validating, and goal-oriented, focusing on mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. I tailor DBT skills to each client’s real-life challenges while also helping them understand deeper emotional and relational patterns.
Compassion Focused
I use Compassion Focused Therapy to help clients develop self-compassion, reduce shame and self-criticism, and build a greater sense of emotional safety and resilience. My approach combines practical coping strategies with deeper emotional work, helping clients respond to themselves with more understanding and balance during difficult moments. I tailor this work to support individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and chronic self-judgment.
Mind-body approach
I use a mind-body approach to help clients better understand the connection between emotional experiences, physical symptoms, stress, and nervous system responses. Treatment may include mindfulness, grounding techniques, body awareness, and emotion regulation strategies to support greater balance, resilience, and overall well-being. I tailor this approach to help clients manage anxiety, stress, trauma, burnout, and chronic emotional overwhelm.
Strength-Based
I use a strengths-based approach to help clients recognize and build on their existing abilities, resilience, and personal resources. Rather than focusing only on problems or symptoms, I work collaboratively with clients to identify patterns of growth, reinforce effective coping skills, and support meaningful change. This approach helps clients build confidence, increase self-awareness, and create realistic, sustainable progress.
Trauma Informed Care
I practice from a trauma-informed care perspective, prioritizing safety, collaboration, and empowerment in the therapeutic relationship. I understand how past experiences can shape thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and I work to create a supportive space that avoids re-traumatization while building trust and stability. Treatment is paced according to each client’s readiness, with an emphasis on choice, grounding, and developing a sense of control and resilience.