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

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and for you to begin settling into the therapy process—there’s no pressure to share everything at once. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, what you’re hoping to gain, and any immediate concerns you may have. I’ll also review confidentiality, answer questions, and explain how therapy with me works so you can feel informed and grounded from the start. This session moves at your pace. You are always in control of what you share, and we’ll focus on creating a sense of safety, trust, and collaboration. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, respected, and supported—whether that means feeling lighter, clearer, or simply proud of yourself for showing up. There’s no need to prepare or have the “right words.” Just come as you are.

The treatment methods and tools I utilize

I assist clients who have trauma-related issues and dual-diagnosis by using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), internal family systems (IFS), mindfulness, attachment-based therapy, and somatic therapy. I have great success helping patients work through trauma and get to their new normal.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

What stands out about my therapeutic approach is that I honor both resilience and rest. Many of my clients are used to pushing through pain, being high-achieving, or holding everything together for others. In our work, we slow things down and focus on healing without pressure to perform or “be fixed.” My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and collaborative. I integrate evidence-based practices with real-life understanding, centering your lived experiences, identity, and values. Therapy with me is practical and honest—we explore patterns, build coping tools, and strengthen boundaries, while also making space for emotion, meaning, and growth. Clients often tell me they leave sessions feeling lighter, more grounded, and more confident in themselves. Over time, many experience reduced anxiety and overwhelm, healthier relationships, and a stronger sense of self. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy; our work is shaped by who you are and what you need to move forward..

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I am best positioned to serve individuals who are high-functioning on the outside but carrying a great deal beneath the surface. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, relationship challenges, or major life transitions while holding multiple roles and responsibilities. They are often used to being the caregiver, the leader, or “the strong one,” and are ready to stop surviving and start feeling more grounded and whole. I also work with therapists and helping professionals who are experiencing compassion fatigue, burnout, imposter syndrome, or the emotional weight that comes with holding space for others. This includes clinicians who are seeking a place where they don’t have to be the expert, can unpack the impact of their work, and can reconnect with their own humanity and well-being. I work especially well with survivors of sexual or dating violence, individuals processing trauma or identity-based stress, and those who want therapy that is culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and honest. Many clients come to me wanting to build healthier boundaries, reconnect with themselves, reduce emotional overwhelm, and heal in a way that honors both their lived experiences and their resilience. If you’re seeking a supportive, collaborative space where you don’t have to perform, explain, or minimize your story—and where healing can happen at your pace—I may be a good fit for you.