LCSW, 6 years of experience
If you’ve been carrying the weight of overachievement, people-pleasing, or a life that looks “fine” on the outside but feels disconnected inside, you’re not alone + you don’t have to keep white-knuckling your way through. My clients come to me ready for something different: To quiet the constant mental noise. To stop abandoning themselves for everyone else’s comfort. To break patterns that keep them overworked, under-nourished, and emotionally drained. They’re also ready to be gently challenged–to receive the right mix of warmth, accountability, and results-focused therapy that moves them forward, instead of the “just nodding along” style they may have experienced with more passive therapists. In our work together, we combine compassionate, culturally responsive therapy with practical strategies to create lasting change. Together, we create a path back to your truest self that honors your boundaries, your body, and your belonging. You’ll learn to lead your life with intention, take up space without apology, and cultivate the kind of peace that doesn’t disappear the moment life gets hard.
In our first session we'll get to know each other a little better and I'll give you my "elevator speech" on policies and procedures. We'll spend the majority of the time understanding the factors that bring you into counseling and getting a life history from you. We'll close our session by discussing how frequently you want to be seen and expectations for future sessions.
I am certified in life coaching, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapies. In addition, my background as a yoga practitioner and certified herbalist gives me a holistic knowledge base that I use to enhance awareness of the body, mind, and spirit connection!
My greatest gift to you as a therapist is my ability to leverage your strengths to help you overcome any and all obstacles. It sounds cheesy to say, but we have the power to heal ourselves! Sometimes our own lack of awareness of our knowledge, skills, and abilities keep us from performing at our natural best. Let me help you remove those limitations so you can be your best self now!
I’m best positioned to serve high-achieving, heart-centered individuals who struggle to balance their drive with their need for rest. Many of the people I work with identify as recovering people pleasers, helpers, or caretakers who have learned to function through stress for so long that slowing down feels foreign. I help them reconnect with their bodies, boundaries, and sense of self through holistic, culturally responsive care.