Get to know me

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

In our first session, we’ll take some time to get to know each other. I’ll ask questions about what’s been going on in your life—your current challenges, your history, what’s worked (or hasn’t worked) in the past, and what you’re hoping to get out of therapy. It’s a chance for me to understand the full picture—how things are affecting you mentally, emotionally, physically, and even socially.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My greatest strengths as a provider are my ability to stay calm in high-stress situations, build genuine connections quickly, and bring a mix of warmth, practicality, and humor to therapy. I’ve worked with people in crisis for years, so I’m comfortable navigating complex or heavy situations without making clients feel judged or overwhelmed. I’m also solution-focused—I help people find what's working and build on it, rather than getting stuck in what’s going wrong. I meet clients where they are, help them feel seen and heard, and offer real, actionable steps to move forward.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I’m best positioned to work with people who are feeling stuck—whether that’s due to anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, or big life transitions. Many of my clients have been in survival mode for a long time, dealing with high stress, crisis situations, or systems that don’t always make healing easy. Some are helpers themselves—like healthcare workers, veterans, or first responders—who are great at supporting others but struggle to care for themselves. If you’re looking for a therapist who’s down-to-earth, direct but compassionate, and who isn’t afraid to use humor while tackling real challenges, I might be a good fit.