LCSW, 13 years of experience
New to Grow
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience supporting individuals through trauma, addiction, eating disorders, and life transitions. I take a compassionate, collaborative approach, using evidence-based therapies to help clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change. I have been fortunate to serve in many different roles—ranging from direct clinical care to program leadership—across mental health, substance use, and eating disorder treatment settings. These experiences have deepened my understanding of not only the challenges individuals face, but also the systems of care that can support recovery. Whether I’m providing individual therapy or guiding a team of professionals, I am committed to helping each person move toward balance, growth, and a life that feels fulfilling. Outside of work, I enjoy playing video games and spending quality time outdoors with my family.
During our first session, we will take the time to get to know each other and understand your unique story, concerns, and goals. I will ask questions to gain a clear picture of your experiences and what brings you to therapy, and together we will begin to explore what a successful path forward might look like. This session is also an opportunity for you to ask questions, learn about my approach, and get a sense of how we might work together. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and comfortable taking the first steps toward positive change.
One of my greatest strengths is my ability to create a safe and supportive space where clients feel truly heard and understood. I combine evidence-based approaches, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with compassion and flexibility to meet each client’s unique needs. I excel at helping clients uncover their strengths, develop effective coping skills, and work toward meaningful, lasting change. Additionally, my experience across diverse populations—including individuals facing trauma, addiction, eating disorders, and life transitions—allows me to tailor treatment plans that are practical, holistic, and results-focused.
I am best positioned to work with individuals who are navigating challenges such as trauma, substance use, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, or major life transitions. I often work with clients who are motivated to create meaningful change, but may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start. My ideal clients value a collaborative approach, want to understand the root causes of their struggles, and are ready to develop coping skills, build resilience, and strengthen their emotional well-being. I also support those seeking a safe, non-judgmental space to process difficult experiences, gain self-awareness, and work toward long-term personal growth and balance.
In my clinical practice, I often integrate psychodynamic treatment methods, which focus on helping clients gain insight into how past experiences, early relationships, and unconscious patterns influence their current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Through a supportive and reflective therapeutic relationship, I guide clients in exploring unresolved conflicts and recurring themes in their lives. This process often brings greater self-awareness, emotional relief, and lasting change. From my experience, I have seen how psychodynamic therapy allows clients to connect the dots between their history and present challenges, empowering them to break free from unhealthy cycles. I use this approach to help clients uncover hidden strengths, deepen their understanding of themselves, and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
I am trained and certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based approach designed to help individuals manage intense emotions, reduce harmful behaviors, and build healthier relationships. DBT combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to support clients in finding balance between acceptance and change. In my practice, I use DBT to teach practical skills in four main areas: mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. I have seen how these skills empower clients to better understand their emotions, respond more effectively to stress, and create more meaningful connections. I also integrate DBT’s collaborative and validating style to create a safe space where clients feel supported while working toward change.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to distressing emotions and behaviors. CBT is a structured, evidence-based approach that focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In my practice, I guide clients in recognizing automatic negative thoughts, challenging cognitive distortions, and developing healthier ways of thinking. We also work on practical strategies such as behavioral activation, coping skills, and problem-solving techniques. My experience has shown me that CBT helps clients gain clarity, reduce anxiety and depression symptoms, and build confidence in handling life’s challenges.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based therapy primarily used to help individuals heal from trauma and distressing life experiences. EMDR works by targeting memories that continue to cause emotional pain and reprocessing them in a way that reduces their intensity and impact. In my practice, I use EMDR to guide clients through an eight-phase process that includes preparation, identifying target memories, and using bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements, tapping, or sounds) to help the brain reprocess painful experiences. My experience has shown that EMDR can significantly decrease symptoms of trauma, anxiety, and negative self-beliefs while fostering a greater sense of resilience and self-worth.