(she/her)
New to Grow
As an experienced professional with a decade in the field and over seven years of active practice, I'm deeply passionate about supporting my clients through compassion, humor, and collaboration. As a doctoral student, I continue to expand my knowledge and stay at the forefront of best practices in the field. My expertise lies in working with a diverse range of individuals, fostering growth and well-being through personalized approaches tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. Whether you're seeking guidance, clarity, or simply a supportive presence, I'm dedicated to empowering you on your journey towards positive change and fulfillment.
During our first session, my clients can expect a warm and welcoming environment. We will discuss confidentiality, your expectations of therapy, your needs, and your goals. Getting to know each other and build trust is the most important step, and will often take more than one session, so I provide the space and time needed to do so. Overall, the first session is a collaborative opportunity for clients to feel heard, supported, and begin the journey towards growth and healing.
As a provider, my greatest strengths lie in my compassion, empathy, and commitment to understanding each client's unique experiences and needs. Drawing from firsthand experience and a deep understanding of diverse backgrounds and cultures, I strive to create a safe and inclusive space where clients feel valued and understood. My trauma-informed approach ensures sensitivity to the complexities of individuals' past experiences while empowering them towards healing and resilience. Overall, my focus is on fostering a therapeutic alliance based on trust, respect, and collaboration, guiding clients towards positive change and holistic well-being.
I’m here for people who feel a bit stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of themselves—and want support in figuring things out. You don’t need to have everything clear; just being open to exploring your thoughts and feelings is enough. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, or just a sense that something isn’t quite right, I can help you slow down, make sense of what’s going on, and move toward feeling more grounded and confident.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help my clients navigate their negative thought patterns and behaviors by connecting feelings, thoughts and behaviors. This helps my clients develop healthy copings strategies to manage their challenges.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness is integrated in conjunction with other modalities or used on its own to help the client feel centered in the present moment. Tools like grounding, body scans, and controlled breathing, help foster self-awareness and emotion regulation. This is a great tool to help treat anxiety, panic, stress management, and depression, to name a few.
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma informed care principles are at the core of my practice. I believe providing a safe and supportive environment is the first component to help my clients feel a sense of safety and empowerment. I recognize the impact that trauma can have on a person’s life, therefore I prioritize my client’s choices and autonomy, by validating their unique experiences. I operate with compassion and empathy at all times.
Strength-Based
A strengths-based approach is used in my practice to inventory and leverage my clients’ skills, experiences, resources, and resilience. I believe that every person, despite their challenges has a set of internal and/or external strengths. These are explored and reinforced by helping the client explore their strengths rather than solely on their deficits.