New to Grow
’m a licensed therapist who works with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, and substance use. Many of the people I support appear strong and capable on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted internally. With over 10 years of experience in substance use disorder treatment, I bring a trauma-informed and compassionate perspective to our work. I help clients gently understand the coping patterns that once served a purpose but may no longer feel sustainable. Together, we focus on building emotional stability, healthier coping strategies, and a stronger sense of self-trust.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, we’ll talk about what’s been weighing on you and what you’d like to change. I’ll ask thoughtful questions to understand your history, current stressors, and coping patterns, including any relationship between anxiety, trauma, or substance use. Together, we’ll clarify goals and outline a practical path forward so you leave feeling supported and clear about next steps.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My work integrates trauma-informed care with practical relapse prevention and emotional regulation strategies. I don’t just focus on symptoms — we explore the roots of anxiety and coping behaviors. Clients appreciate my steady, direct style and my ability to balance compassion with accountability while building tools that create lasting change.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work best with adults who manage responsibilities well on the outside but feel anxious, emotionally drained, or reliant on coping strategies that no longer feel sustainable. Many have experienced past trauma or use alcohol or substances to manage stress. They’re ready to understand the deeper patterns driving their behavior and build resilience, stability, and healthier ways of coping.
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.