New to Grow
I’ve long been curious about the human experience—how people adapt, cope, and grow through life’s challenges. This curiosity, along with a deep respect for human resilience, led me to the field of mental health and continues to shape how I approach my work today. In therapy, I aim to create a thoughtful, collaborative space where clients feel respected, understood, and supported. Many of the people I work with are navigating anxiety, past trauma, parenting stress, or life transitions. They may appear steady on the outside while carrying a great deal internally. Together, we work toward deeper self-understanding, practical coping strategies, and healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. I strive to provide affirming, non-judgmental care where all identities and lived experiences are respected. Whether someone is seeking healing from past experiences, support through a life transition, or simply a steadier way of navigating daily stress, therapy can be a collaborative process that helps people feel more grounded, supported, and connected to themselves.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin building a comfortable working relationship. I’ll ask questions to better understand your background, important life experiences, and what may be contributing to the challenges that brought you to therapy. We may also talk about any previous experiences you’ve had with counseling and what you found helpful or unhelpful in the past. Just as importantly, the first session is a chance for you to share what you hope to gain from therapy and what kind of support would feel most helpful moving forward. We will begin identifying goals for our work together and discuss possible approaches that may support your progress. It’s completely normal to feel unsure or a little nervous during a first session. My goal is to create a thoughtful, supportive space where you can move at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is the breadth of experience I bring to my work with people across many stages of life. Over the years, I have worked with individuals and families from early childhood through older adulthood, supporting them through many of the transitions and challenges that arise across the lifespan. This perspective allows me to approach therapy with both flexibility and a deep understanding of how life experiences, relationships, and changing roles shape the way we navigate the world. My approach is grounded in curiosity, reflection, and compassion. I strive to create a space that is inclusive, affirming, and non-judgmental, where clients feel respected and understood. I combine this relational foundation with evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, CBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy, allowing our work to be both thoughtful and practical. Clients often share that they value having a therapist who is attentive, collaborative, and able to help them make sense of complex experiences while also identifying clear and meaningful steps forward.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, caring individuals who may appear steady on the outside while carrying a great deal internally. They are often navigating anxiety, past trauma, parenting stress, relationship challenges, or significant life transitions. Some find themselves feeling stuck in familiar patterns—such as perfectionism, people-pleasing, or self-doubt—and are looking for a clearer path forward. My clients are often curious about themselves and motivated to better understand what is happening beneath the surface. They may be seeking relief from persistent stress or emotional overwhelm, while also wanting to make sense of how past experiences, attachment patterns, and life roles have shaped the way they respond to the world today. Many clients also come to therapy during periods of change—becoming parents, navigating shifting relationships, or reassessing priorities and identity. Therapy can provide a supportive space to slow down, reflect, and move forward with greater clarity and self-trust. My goal is to create a steady, affirming environment where clients feel respected and supported as they work toward meaningful and lasting change.
EMDR
I integrate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) as part of my trauma-informed approach to therapy. EMDR is an evidence-based method that helps the brain process difficult experiences that may still affect how we think, feel, and respond today. In my practice, EMDR is introduced thoughtfully and at a pace that feels safe and supportive, helping clients feel less triggered by the past and more grounded in the present.
Attachment-based
Attachment-based work looks at how our early relationships shape the ways we connect with others and care for ourselves today. In therapy, we gently explore patterns that may show up in relationships, communication, and responses to stress. Building insight into these patterns can help create greater self-understanding, more secure connections, and new ways of relating that feel steadier and more supportive.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a starting point in our work together. CBT helps identify patterns between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and offers practical tools for managing anxiety, stress, and everyday challenges. I use these skills as a foundation, then tailor the work to each client’s unique experiences and goals.
Gender-affirming therapy
I provide gender-affirming therapy in a space where identity, lived experience, and self-discovery are respected and supported. Together, we can explore questions around identity, relationships, and personal well-being at a pace that feels safe and authentic to you. My role is to offer thoughtful reflection, practical support, and a collaborative process as you move toward greater clarity and self-trust.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I also incorporate Solution-Focused Brief Therapy for clients who feel stuck and are looking for a way to move forward. This approach focuses on identifying strengths, clarifying goals, and building small, practical steps that create momentum. By highlighting what is already working, we can help shift patterns and support meaningful progress.