(he/him)
New to Grow
I work with adults who carry a lot — often more than others realize. On the outside, you may seem capable and grounded. On the inside, anxiety feels persistent, old experiences still surface, and the ways you've been coping may no longer be working. Whether you're navigating trauma, burnout, a major life transition, or patterns that keep pulling you back, I offer a steady, nonjudgmental space to slow down, make sense of what's happening, and build something more sustainable. With over 10 years in mental health, I bring a trauma-informed, culturally aware perspective to every session — focused on your whole story, not just your symptoms.
In our first session, we'll slow down and focus on you — what's been weighing on you, what you've already tried, and what you're hoping for. I'll ask thoughtful questions to understand your history, current stressors, and the patterns that have brought you here. By the end, my goal is for you to feel heard, not evaluated — and to leave with a clearer sense of what our work together could look like.
I bring a grounded, direct style that balances genuine warmth with honest accountability. My approach is trauma-informed and integrative — drawing on ACT, IFS, CBT, and mindfulness — and I tailor each session to what you actually need rather than a fixed model. Clients often tell me they appreciate that I don't just focus on symptoms: we explore what's underneath, build practical tools that hold up in real life, and work toward change that lasts.
I work best with adults who are high-functioning on the surface but running on empty underneath. You might be a young professional, a caregiver, someone navigating a major life shift, or a person from a multicultural background carrying the weight of things that were never fully addressed. You're self-aware enough to know something needs to change — you just haven't found the right space to work through it yet. I'm especially attuned to clients dealing with anxiety, unresolved trauma, burnout, and coping patterns that developed for good reasons but no longer serve you.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
My work with mindfulness-based therapy is grounded in helping clients build awareness, emotional regulation, and a stronger connection to the present moment. I integrate mindfulness in a trauma-informed way, using gentle practices that support safety, choice, and grounding rather than overwhelm. Through this approach, clients learn to notice thoughts, emotions, and body responses with compassion, reduce reactivity, and develop practical tools to manage stress, anxiety, and trauma responses in everyday life.
Motivational Interviewing
My approach to motivational interviewing is collaborative, respectful, and centered on your autonomy. I use this method to help clients explore ambivalence, clarify values, and strengthen internal motivation for change—without pressure or judgment. Through reflective listening and thoughtful questions, I support clients in identifying their own reasons for change, building confidence, and taking meaningful steps forward at a pace that feels empowering and sustainable.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
My approach to acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is grounded in compassion, flexibility, and values-based change. I help clients learn to relate differently to difficult thoughts and emotions, rather than fighting or avoiding them. Through mindfulness, acceptance, and values clarification, we work together to build psychological flexibility and support clients in taking meaningful action toward a life that feels more aligned, fulfilling, and authentic.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
My approach to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is practical, supportive, and trauma-informed. I work with clients to identify unhelpful thought patterns, emotional responses, and behaviors that may be keeping them stuck. Together, we build insight and develop realistic coping strategies that help reduce distress, improve emotional regulation, and create meaningful, lasting change in daily life.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
My work with IFS is grounded in the belief that every part of you developed for a reason. Rather than pathologizing difficult thoughts, emotions, or behaviors, IFS helps us understand the protective roles these parts have played in your life — especially in the context of trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. Through this approach, clients develop a more compassionate, curious relationship with themselves, reducing internal conflict and building a stronger, more grounded sense of self.