New to Grow
I work well with clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, self-critical, or tired of repeating painful patterns in their lives and relationships. I often help with anxiety, depression, grief, emotional intensity, low self-worth, and relationship stress, especially when someone knows what they want to do but struggles to follow through. My style is direct, supportive, and down-to-earth, and I use CBT, DBT, REBT, and motivational interviewing to make therapy feel practical, collaborative, and genuinely helpful. I also bring warmth and humor into the work so it feels more like a real conversation with someone in your corner vs being analyzed by some human computer
In our first session, my main goal is to help you feel safe enough to be yourself. Crying, swearing, and real emotion are welcome here, as long as those feelings are being shared with me rather than directed at me. I am not going to badger you with endless questions or rush your story. I’ll give you space to share what feels comfortable, meet you where you are, and move at a pace that feels manageable for you.
What stands out about my approach is that I try to make therapy feel both real and useful. I’m warm, direct, and down-to-earth, and I work hard to create a space where clients feel safe enough to be honest without feeling judged, rushed, or analyzed from a distance. I use practical approaches like CBT, DBT, REBT, and motivational interviewing, but I bring them into sessions in a way that feels conversational and collaborative rather than overly clinical. I also use humor when appropriate, because sometimes people open up more when they can breathe a little. My goal is to help clients not just understand themselves better, but actually start making changes they can feel in daily life.
I work especially well with clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed, self-critical, or tired of repeating the same patterns in relationships, mood, or daily life. Many of the people I help are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, emotional intensity, low self-worth, relationship stress, or difficulty following through even when they know what they “should” be doing. I tend to be a good fit for clients who want therapy to be real, practical, and collaborative. Those looking for a space where they can feel understood, challenged when needed, and supported without being judged.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help clients notice the thoughts, reactions, and patterns that keep them stuck, especially in stressful or chaotic situations. In practice, I often use grounding, reframing, and practical coping tools to help clients feel more stable and better able to respond rather than just react.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use DBT to help clients manage intense emotions without shaming themselves for having them. Just because a feeling may seem “too much” for a situation does not make it invalid, and I help clients find the middle ground where they can honor what they feel without letting it completely take over.
Motivational Interviewing
I use motivational interviewing to help clients figure out what they actually want, rather than simply telling them what to do. My role is to help you sort through ambivalence, get clearer on your values and goals, and then work collaboratively toward change in a way that feels meaningful and realistic.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
I use REBT to help clients identify how rigid, self-critical, or catastrophic beliefs can intensify emotional distress. In practice, I help clients challenge those beliefs in a practical, supportive way and replace them with more flexible, realistic thoughts that improve coping. My style is conversational and direct, and because REBT has roots in humor, flair, and making hard truths more approachable, I often use warmth and appropriate humor to help clients feel more at ease and engaged.