Get to know me

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

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other in a comfortable, judgment-free space. We’ll start with a brief introduction, and I’ll explain how therapy works, including confidentiality and what you can expect moving forward. You’ll have the opportunity to share as much or as little as you feel comfortable, there’s no pressure to dive deep right away. I’ll ask some questions about your background, current challenges, and goals for therapy. We’ll explore what has been working for you, what hasn’t, and identify patterns that may be holding you back. This session is about building trust, setting the foundation for our work together, and creating a plan that feels right for you. You don’t need to prepare anything in advance, just bring yourself as you are.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I have worked in community mental health, private practice, public schools, and government roles, giving me a well-rounded perspective on the challenges people face at different stages of life. My background in psychology, social work, and business allows me to take a holistic approach to therapy, integrating practical solutions with deep emotional work. I specialize in helping clients who feel stuck in unhealthy family dynamics, struggling with guilt, boundaries, or self-worth. My experience working with service members, professionals, and individuals navigating complex life transitions has given me insight into how past experiences shape present behaviors and relationships. I use evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based interventions to help clients break free from unhealthy patterns and develop new ways of thinking and living.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

You may have already made the difficult decision to step back from family members who were causing you harm, or you may still be wrestling with the idea of creating distance, worried about the guilt, judgment, or loneliness that could follow. Perhaps you’ve gone “no contact” or are maintaining low-contact relationships, yet you still feel the emotional toll of the past. You might ask yourself: • Am I making the right choice? • Why do I still feel responsible for their emotions? • How do I move forward without guilt? • Will I ever feel free from the past? If these questions resonate, you’re not alone. I work with individuals just like you, people who are deeply introspective, aware that their past is affecting them, and ready to do the emotional work to heal.

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