LCSW, 8 years of experience
New to Grow
I work with adolescents, adults, and families, treating childhood trauma, family-related issues, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. I use my ability to connect well with others and evidence-based techniques to empower clients to gain confidence, develop coping skills, manage emotions, and embrace themselves. In my own life, I have experienced feeling stuck and unable to access my full self. I went on a journey of self-discovery and found what needed to shift for me to fully embrace the challenges I was dealt to lead a productive, joyful life. My hope for my clients is that after doing deep work, they walk away with a new sense of freedom and empowerment to live their best lives.
The initial session will focus on establishing a strong therapeutic relationship; I want you to feel comfortable, seen, and valued. I also want to get to know your story and hear what brought you to therapy. I encourage clients to prioritize what they would like to work on first. We establish therapeutic goals together early on in the treatment process. As we continue to work together, we reflect on those goals to maximize the client's experience, track progress and growth, and adjust goals as needed.
I approach my work with clients through a lens of understanding and compassion; there is no judgment or shame in our shared space, and my clients feel heard, seen, and valued. I am here to act as a trusting guide to help you navigate whatever murky waters you are experiencing. In our work together, I will hold space for you and challenge you. I aim to find the balance between cheering you on from the sidelines and coaching you. I will validate your experience and, at the same time, remind you how powerful you are—propelling you forward and encouraging you to take risks and grow. I will hold you accountable with grace and utilize creative modalities to help guide you back to believing in yourself.
My ideal client is someone who is committed to personal growth and willing to invest the effort needed to make meaningful change. They understand that transformation happens through consistent, small steps and are dedicated to doing the work to get there.
Attachment-based therapy is a form of psychotherapy that helps individuals build healthier, more secure relationships. I work with clients to recognize their relationship patterns and develop new ways of fostering strong emotional connections.
Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) helps parents and caregivers support their young children in healing from trauma. This approach focuses on strengthening the parent–child relationship and rebuilding the child’s sense of safety and attachment.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic approach that helps individuals understand the different ‘parts’ of themselves. I use IFS to help clients uncover what may be holding them back and support them in becoming the person they ultimately want to be.
I am passionate about utilizing a trauma-informed approach when working with clients. Many of my clients suffer from triggers and deep-rooted beliefs informed by trauma. I help my clients recognize that, due to previous experiences, they may have learned defense mechanisms to keep themselves safe. Once they understand that they are reacting this way because their bodies have adapted to their specific life circumstances, they are free to choose how they want to respond when triggered again. Clients are then empowered to create new coping mechanisms that enable them to lead positive and productive lives.