New to Grow
I have been in, what I like to call the "helping profession", for over 10 years. I am dedicated to helping my clients create meaningful and lasting change in their lives. I value building genuine, authentic therapeutic relationships where clients feel safe, respected, and understood. My approach is both honest and nonjudgmental, allowing me to support clients while also gently challenging them to grow. I believe change happens best at a pace that feels right for each person, so I work collaboratively with clients to move forward in a way that feels manageable as well as empowering. Through this approach, my goal is for my clients gain better insight, build confidence, and reach their personal goals.
In our first session, you can expect me to listen while gathering important background information about your past experiences and current concerns. We will also talk about your goals and what you hope to gain from therapy. Together, we will begin to create a plan that feels meaningful and supports your definition of success. My goal is to ensure you feel heard and that our work is guided by what matters most to you.
What makes me unique is that I always strive to create a space where you can truly feel comfortable, even when opening up feels difficult. I understand that sharing personal thoughts and experiences with someone new can feel intimidating, and I meet you with warmth from the start. I’m personable and accepting of all parts of you, whether it be your humor, your tears, and even the quiet or uncertain moments. My goal is to help you feel safe enough to show up exactly as you are.
My ideal client is an adult who is ready and willing to engage in meaningful self-reflection and put in the work toward lasting personal change. They may recognize patterns of “toxic” behaviors in themselves or feel stuck in relationships with others who negatively impact their well-being, and they are motivated to break those cycles. This client may struggle with people-pleasing tendencies or, on the other end of the spectrum, may lean toward more self-focused behaviors that affect their relationships, and they are seeking balance. They are often going through challenges such as imposter syndrome, difficulty maintaining work-life balance, or uncertainty about how to establish and enforce healthy boundaries. My ideal client is also someone adjusting to life transitions or searching for a greater sense of purpose, contentment, and emotional stability. Their goals may include learning how to have healthier relationships, reduce anger or frustration, and build a more authentic and fulfilling life aligned with their personal and professional values.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I often use CBT in my practice for my clients who are experiencing unhealthy or unhelpful thought patterns. I find that it has been most effective for clients who are motivated and ready to learn their personal connection to their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. My hope is that CBT teaches my clients to identify and challenge distorted thinking and replace it with more realistic perspectives.
Strength-Based
In my practice, Strengths-Based Therapy is used when my clients need to remember who they really are and focus on their abilities, resources, and resilience rather than their problems or where they believe they fall short. It's most used for clients who may feel stuck or discouraged and it shifts the focus on empowering them to grow and own their own path forward. Overall, when I use Strengths- Based Therapy, my clients are more motivated, confident, and are able to highlight what is already going well in their lives.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing is best used when my clients may need a little bit of a push in the right direction according to their goals. I will incorporate MI when a client wants to make a change and will need a supportive and nonjudgmental place to work through personal values and goals and the things that may be hindering their progress.