Licensed to practice in 5 states and accepts 8 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Life Transitions, Women's Issues and 1 more.
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I'm a therapist who believes you don't have to have everything figured out before you can begin making meaningful changes. I work primarily with women who are navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply realizing that the way they've been living doesn't quite fit anymore. You may be someone who thinks deeply, cares deeply, and is very good at understanding other people, but has a harder time knowing what you want, trusting yourself, or making choices without getting pulled into guilt, fear, or what you think you "should" do. In therapy, I like to slow things down and get curious about the whole picture: your thoughts, emotions, body, relationships, experiences, and values. I'm less interested in helping you become a completely different person and more interested in helping you understand yourself well enough to decide how you want to show up in your life. I bring warmth, honesty, curiosity, and a little humor to the room. Therapy can be hard work, but I don't think it has to feel clinical or impersonal.
Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin making sense of what brought you to therapy. We'll talk about what you're experiencing, what you'd like to be different, and what you hope to get from therapy. We'll also begin looking at the patterns, thoughts, emotions, relationships, or experiences that may be contributing to what you're going through. You don't need to arrive knowing exactly what your goals are or have your story perfectly organized. We can figure that out together. My hope is that you leave your first session feeling heard, understood, and with a clearer sense of what we might work on together. Depending on what you need, we may also identify an initial skill, perspective, or small step that you can begin using between sessions.
I bring curiosity, honesty, warmth, and a genuine interest in figuring things out with you. I don't believe therapy should be a formula where you are given the "right" way to think or feel. I want to understand how an idea fits into *your* life and help you figure out what is actually useful for you. I'm also someone who loves making connections. We might notice a pattern between something happening in your relationships and the way you talk to yourself, or recognize that a thought you've been treating as a fact is actually one way of making sense of your experience. I enjoy slowing those moments down and exploring what becomes possible when we look at them differently. I also enjoy teaching practical skills and concepts you can take outside of therapy. My goal isn't just for you to understand yourself better; it's to help you have more choices in how you respond when life gets difficult. And I believe there is room for humor in therapy. Not to minimize what you're going through, but because sometimes being human is complicated, strange, and even a little ridiculous. Most importantly, I won't expect you to see the bright side of everything. Sometimes something really is difficult or painful. We can acknowledge that honestly while also exploring the many ways you might choose to move through it.
My ideal client is a woman who is thoughtful, self-aware, and ready to look honestly at the patterns that may be keeping her stuck. You may be navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, a life transition, the effects of past experiences, or simply questioning whether the life you're living still feels like your own. You may be someone who is used to being capable and taking care of others, but finds it harder to know what you need, trust your own decisions, or give yourself the same understanding you readily offer other people. You don't necessarily need someone to tell you what to do, you want a space to slow down, explore what's happening, and figure out what feels right for you. I especially enjoy working with clients who are willing to be curious, try new ways of looking at things, and recognize that meaningful change doesn't always mean feeling better first. You don't have to be ready with all the answers. You just need to be willing to explore what matters to you and what you want to do with where you are now.
I use a somatic approach to help us pay attention to what is happening in your body alongside your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Your body can offer important information about what you're experiencing, and we can become curious about sensations, tension, energy, or other physical responses that may show up in certain situations. Rather than assuming that every physical sensation has a specific meaning, I see the body as one piece of the larger picture. We might slow down and notice what you are experiencing in the moment, explore how your body responds to certain thoughts or situations, and practice creating more space between an internal experience and how you choose to respond. I also incorporate EMDR when it fits your needs and goals, particularly when past experiences continue to affect how you respond in the present. I view EMDR as one tool within a broader, individualized approach rather than something every client needs. For me, somatic work isn't about ignoring your thoughts or trying to make uncomfortable feelings disappear. It's about becoming more aware of your whole experience so you can better understand yourself and have more choice in how you move through difficult moments.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, commonly known as ACT, is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on developing psychological flexibility—the ability to make room for difficult thoughts, emotions, and experiences while continuing to move toward what matters to you. The goal of ACT is not to eliminate difficult feelings or convince yourself to see things positively, but to develop a different relationship with your internal experiences so they have less control over how you choose to live. In my practice, I use ACT to help clients become more aware of their thoughts, emotions, physical experiences, and behavioral patterns while exploring what they want their lives to stand for. We may use mindfulness and defusion strategies to create space from difficult thoughts, acceptance to make room for experiences that cannot simply be changed, and values-based work to identify how you want to show up even when things are hard. I also draw from Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) when it fits a client's needs, particularly when difficult experiences have contributed to beliefs or interpretations that continue to affect how they see themselves, others, or the world. CPT-informed work can complement ACT by helping us examine these beliefs with curiosity while also considering how you want to respond to them moving forward. Rather than simply replacing a "negative" thought with a more positive one, we can explore whether a belief is useful, accurate, and consistent with the life you want to live. I integrate these cognitive and behavioral approaches with somatic or body-based work to consider the whole experience, not just what is happening in your mind, but also what is happening in your body. When appropriate, I may also incorporate EMDR for processing past experiences that continue to affect you in the present. Together, these approaches allow therapy to be individualized to you rather than requiring you to fit into one particular method.
As an Afro-Caribbean Asian American therapist, my treatment methods integrate multiculturalism, gender-affirming care, cultural sensitivity, and a feminist approach to provide comprehensive and inclusive support. This involves recognizing and incorporating your cultural background into therapy, using culturally relevant practices that resonate with your values and traditions. I emphasize gender-affirming care by validating your gender identity, offering supportive resources, and advocating for your needs. Cultural sensitivity is key, as I actively listen to and respect your cultural norms, ensuring a non-judgmental space for you to express your true self. From a feminist perspective, I focus on empowerment, helping you build confidence and addressing societal factors such as patriarchy and discrimination that impact your well-being. My goal is to offer a tailored, empowering therapeutic experience that honors your unique identity and supports your journey towards healing and self-discovery.