Get to know me

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

As it can be difficult to make it to the first appointment, I'd first spend some time listening to why they are seeking treatment at this moment, how they are feeling, along with some questions to better understand the type and severity of the issues they are experiencing, along with any previous treatment experience and background information. The first session is about gaining a sense of trust through listening to the client, defining the issue to work on, identifying how we could approach the issue, and to address any questions about my experience and approach.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My aim is to be as authentic and accessible as possible, as therapy can be an intimidating and unknown process to many. One needs to feel safe to explore and change aspects of themselves or their lives, and one of my main goals is to create a safe and equitable space to achieve this. I welcome feedback, questions, and encourage those I work with to let me know if they have any questions about the direction and focus of their treatment, as this is a collaboration.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I typically work with adults of all ages and backgrounds who are facing many challenges but specialize in working with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and anxiety. I personally know what it’s like to cope with both OCD and anxiety as I to have faced those challenges and gone through treatment myself, so I know what it’s like on the client side of therapy. In working with my clients I strive to keep focus on improving each individual’s quality of life, I prefer one-on-one sessions with the goal of improving one’s functionality and to supply them with an array of coping tools they can use well beyond therapy and last for the rest of their lives.