New to Grow
I am a psychotherapist who believes healing happens in spaces where you feel seen, heard, and not judged. My work is rooted in trauma-informed, culturally responsive care, and I approach therapy with both clinical skill and deep compassion. As a BIPOC woman, I understand how layered identities, family expectations, and lived experiences shape how we move through the world. I integrate evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, and EMDR-informed techniques, while honoring the whole person (mind, body, culture, and story). My goal is to create a space where you don’t have to perform or have it all figured out, you can simply be.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session is a space for us to get to know one another and begin building trust. I will complete an intake to gather background information and better understand your history, current stressors, strengths, and goals. The conversation is collaborative and paced intentionally so it does not feel overwhelming. You are welcome to ask questions at any point. My priority during the first session is helping you feel comfortable and understood while we begin outlining a thoughtful plan for our work together.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
What sets my approach apart is the combination of insight and action. I do not just offer coping strategies, and I do not stay only in processing. We explore the deeper patterns shaping your experiences while also building practical tools to help you feel more steady in daily life. My work is collaborative, thoughtful, and culturally attuned. Clients often leave sessions feeling both understood and gently challenged, with clearer direction and greater confidence in navigating their relationships and decisions.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I primarily support women who are navigating transitions in identity, relationships, work, and family life. Whether you are adjusting to motherhood, experiencing burnout, shifting careers, redefining purpose, or simply feeling lost in a season that no longer fits, you deserve a space to process it. These chapters can bring anxiety, grief, loneliness, or a sense of not feeling like yourself. In our work together, we create room to explore what is changing, what feels heavy, and what you want next.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I incorporate DBT to help clients build practical skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive behaviors, and improving relationships. I use DBT skills such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness within individual sessions, integrating them into real-life situations clients are navigating. My approach focuses on balancing validation with change, helping clients accept their current experiences while building the tools needed to respond more effectively.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and low self-worth. Through collaborative exploration, we examine the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and develop more balanced, realistic perspectives. I often integrate CBT with trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches to ensure interventions feel empowering rather than invalidating.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I incorporate ACT to help clients develop psychological flexibility and move toward meaningful, values-driven lives. Rather than focusing solely on symptom reduction, I support clients in building awareness of their internal experiences, practicing acceptance, and reducing avoidance patterns. I frequently use values clarification, cognitive defusion, and present-moment awareness to help clients take committed action aligned with who they want to be.
Motivational Interviewing
I use MI to support clients who feel ambivalent about change or unsure of their next steps. Through collaborative, non-judgmental dialogue, I help clients explore their own motivations, values, and readiness for change. My approach emphasizes autonomy, evoking internal motivation rather than imposing solutions, and is especially helpful when clients feel stuck, resistant, or overwhelmed.
EMDR
I integrate EMDR-informed techniques, particularly in the areas of resourcing, stabilization, and preparation. I help clients strengthen internal resources, build emotional regulation skills, and develop coping capacity before engaging in deeper trauma processing. My approach prioritizes safety and nervous system regulation, ensuring clients feel grounded and supported in their healing process.