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

In our first session, we’ll start with brief introductions and talk about what brought you to therapy. You’ll have the opportunity to share the challenges you’re facing, what feels most urgent, and what you’d like to change or improve. If you’re not sure where to begin, that’s completely okay—I’ll help guide the conversation at a pace that feels comfortable. Together, we’ll explore how symptoms like anxiety, depression, stress, emotional overwhelm, relationship concerns, or life transitions may be impacting your day-to-day life. If you’re experiencing concerns related to autism spectrum disorder, we can also address emotional regulation, sensory needs, burnout, and social or communication challenges. By the end of the session, we’ll identify goals and create a personalized plan to guide our work in future appointments. In follow-up sessions, we’ll focus on building practical tools, strengthening coping skills, improving emotional well-being, and supporting meaningful change. You can expect a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

With 30 years of experience supporting adults through life’s challenges, I’ve developed a practical, proven approach that helps you (a) identify the root cause of what you’re experiencing and (b) create a tailored plan that leads to measurable progress. My work is collaborative, strengths-based, and focused on helping you feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your emotional well-being. Clients often appreciate my ability to quickly recognize patterns, clarify what’s keeping them stuck, and provide tools they can apply in real life—not just talk about in session. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, relationship concerns, or stress related to work, school, or autism spectrum disorder, I offer a supportive space where you can feel understood while also being guided toward meaningful change. My goal is to help you gain insight, develop coping strategies, and foster lasting growth so you can move forward with greater clarity, stability, and peace.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I love working with young adults in the early years of college or graduate school, those launching their careers, and adults of all ages who are ready to make meaningful changes in their lives. Many of my clients are motivated to grow and improve, but they don’t yet have the tools, support, or clarity needed to make that goal a reality. Often, they come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and anxious—trying to manage emotions, navigate relationships, meet expectations, or make important life decisions while feeling uncertain about themselves. Some are struggling with anxiety or depression, difficulty regulating emotions, burnout, low self-esteem, or challenges related to autism spectrum disorder, such as sensory overload, social stress, or feeling misunderstood. My ideal clients want to feel more confident, emotionally balanced, and in control of their lives. They are ready to gain insight, build coping strategies, strengthen boundaries, and develop healthier patterns so they can move forward with greater clarity, stability, and peace.