Get to know me

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

What to Expect in Our First Session Our first session is a gentle introduction — a chance for you to exhale, settle in, and simply be yourself. You don’t have to have the “right words,” a clear story, or everything figured out. We move at a pace that feels safe and comfortable for you. I’ll start by learning a little about what brought you here and what you’re hoping to experience or shift in your life. You are welcome to share as much or as little as feels right. I’ll ask some guiding questions to help us get clarity — but there’s no pressure to go deep before you’re ready. We’ll talk about: What you’re carrying right now (emotionally, mentally, physically, or spiritually) What support has felt missing What you need more of What you want life to feel like on the other side of healing I’ll also share how I approach therapy — collaborative, compassionate, culturally aware, and honoring both your strength and your humanity. Together, we will begin shaping a plan that feels personal and supportive to your unique needs. You can expect to leave the first session with: A sense of being seen and understood — not judged. A better sense of what’s happening internally. The beginning of a pathway forward that doesn’t feel overwhelming. A feeling of not having to hold all of this alone anymore. This is a space where you can loosen your shoulders, breathe a little deeper, and let down your guard.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

One of my greatest strengths is being able to truly see you. Not just the part of you that shows up strong and capable for everyone else — but the part that’s tired, stretched thin, or quietly carrying more than anyone realizes. In our sessions, you don’t have to hold it all together or “be the strong one.” You get to breathe. You get to be honest. You get to be human. I bring a calm, peaceful presence that helps you slow down enough to hear yourself again. I help you understand what’s happening in your mind, your body, and your nervous system — especially when stress or past experiences are influencing how you respond to life. I bring a vast knowledge of the mind-body approach and the connection to chronic illnesses that “run in your family”. A core part of my strength comes from my own lived experience — not just my training. I know what it means to carry responsibility, to be depended on, to lead, to love deeply, and to sometimes lose yourself while caring for others. I understand the pressure of being the one who doesn’t get to fall apart. That insight helps me hold space for you without judgment, without rushing your process, and without minimizing what you’ve had to endure. Along with my lived and clinical experience, a deep strength of mine is being able to integrate spiritual and faith principles into the work that I do when it is important to you. Clients often share that they feel: Seen and understood in a way they haven’t before Safe to say the things they’ve never said out loud Surprised at how quickly they connect and are comfortable with me

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Who I Work Best With I work best with women who have always been the dependable one—the one who leads, organizes, supports, and holds everyone and everything together. You are used to being the person others call when something needs to be fixed, solved, handled, or carried. You are capable, resilient, intelligent, deeply loving—and yet, somewhere along the way, you learned to do life without allowing yourself to need help too. On the outside, it looks like you’re doing well. You show up. You work hard. You excel. You give. You pour out. But on the inside, there is a quiet exhaustion that most people cannot see. You may feel: Tired in your soul, not just your body. Like you have to hold yourself together even when it hurts. Unsure how to ask for support because you’re used to being the strong one. A sense of pressure to keep going, even when you're overwhelmed. Like you’ve lost pieces of yourself while tending to everyone else’s needs. You may have a career you’ve worked hard for, roles in community, family, and faith spaces, and a life filled with responsibility. People describe you as strong, thoughtful, reliable, successful, or resilient. And while all of those things may be true, they don’t tell the whole story. Inside, you may be carrying: Unprocessed trauma or grief Anxiety masked as overthinking or overworking Difficulty resting, slowing down, or allowing softness Fear of disappointing others or being seen as “not enough” A sense of disconnection from your own needs, emotions, or body Unspoken frustration that no one checks on you the way you show up for them It’s not that you can’t keep going—you always have. It’s that you’re tired of holding it alone. Your Mindset You are someone who values growth. You are self-aware. You reflect. You care deeply about your emotional and spiritual well-being. You want healing—not just coping. You want to show up in your relationships and in your purpose with a sense of groundedness, clarity, and peace. But you may also struggle with: Letting yourself be vulnerable in front of others Trusting that your needs are valid and deserve care Knowing how to slow down without feeling guilty Shifting from survival mode into rest, ease, and softness You are not afraid of doing the work—you just need a safe place to not be the strong one for a moment. What You Want From Therapy You want therapy that is: Warm, genuine, affirming, and culturally aware Rooted in real tools—not surface-level positivity Spiritually meanin

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