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

My approach is grounded in the belief that you are not broken, but may be stuck in patterns that once helped you survive. I blend Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you: Make peace with your inner critic and intrusive thoughts, learning to "unhook" from them with compassion. Understand the protective roles of your anxiety, numbness, or overwhelm (what are these feelings trying to do for you?). Clarify your core values, not just set goals, so you can build a life that feels genuinely meaningful and aligned, even when difficult feelings show up. In our first session, we'll explore what brings you in, but I'll also listen for the deeper "stories" you carry about yourself. You can expect a conversation that is both supportive and thoughtfully challenging, focused on creating a safe space for your whole experience, not just fixing a symptom.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My greatest strength is creating a space where no part of you has to be hidden. I bring deep curiosity and a calm, steady presence that allows us to approach even the most shameful or painful thoughts and feelings with safety. I am skilled at helping you listen to yourself differently. I won't just give you tools to fight your anxiety; I'll help you understand it, befriend it, and learn what it needs. Clients describe me as empathetic, intuitive, and able to hold hope for them when they can't hold it for themselves. My focus is always on helping you move toward a life rich with purpose and connection, not just the absence of pain.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work best with adults and older teens who are tired of just managing symptoms on the surface and are ready to explore the root patterns. I help sensitive people and deep thinkers navigate overwhelm and find peace. My ideal clients often: Feel "stuck" in cycles of anxiety, rumination, or self-criticism, and have found simple positive thinking unhelpful. Are highly self-aware or "over-thinkers," but feel disconnected from their emotions or body. Sense that their struggles are tied to deeper stories about their worth, belonging, or safety. Are willing to be curious about their inner world, even the painful parts, in a supportive, collaborative space. A note on fit: My approach is less about immediate advice and more about facilitating a transformative process. If you are seeking primarily quick solutions, medication management, or highly structured CBT worksheets in each session, another therapist may be a better fit. If you are ready to engage in a deeper exploration of Self, I am here to guide you.