New to Grow
As a provider, my greatest strengths lie in my deep empathy, active listening, and a commitment to mindful curiosity. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and I strive to create a safe, supportive space where your unique story can be truly heard and valued. Rather than simply diagnosing a problem, I listen for the 'hidden' stories of your strengths and values that often get overshadowed. My approach to active listening is about more than just understanding; it’s about standing alongside you to deconstruct the challenges you face and uncover the skills you already possess. Together, we will collaborate to rewrite the narratives that no longer serve you, fostering a therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect, and the reclamation of your personal agency.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, I provide a warm, curious space where we honor two fundamental truths: you are the expert on your life, and the problem is the problem—not you. We’ll begin by exploring the stories you carry, gently separating your identity from the challenges you’re facing so your strengths can finally breathe. While we honor your experiences, our focus will be future-facing. We’ll identify your 'best hopes' for our work and look for the 'sparkling moments' where you’ve already outmaneuvered the problem. Within this confidential space, we’ll move beyond just surviving the narrative to actively authoring your preferred future. My goal is that you walk out of our first conversation feeling like the author of your own next chapter, carrying a renewed sense of hope and a clearer vision of the life you want to lead.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Through our work together, we will engage in the meaningful process of identifying when a story has outlived its usefulness. We’ll navigate the disorientation of life transitions with patience—honoring the 'middle space' without rushing toward premature closure. This is more than traditional therapy; it is a creative collaboration where we build futures worth living, rather than just seeking escape routes from the present. Together, we move beyond 'therapy as usual' to explore an landscape of Collaborative Possibilities, co-authoring a life that feels authentic to who you are becoming.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Perhaps you’ve started to feel like your challenges have become who you are. You might find yourself saying "I am..." instead of "I am experiencing..." If you feel like your true self has been overshadowed by a story of struggle, you’re in the right place. You’re tired of looking back and ready to look forward. You may have spent a lot of time analyzing why things are the way they are, but now you’re craving a conversation about how they can get better. You have a quiet sense that a "preferred future" is possible, even if you aren't quite sure what the first step looks like yet. You know you’re strong, but you’ve lost the map to your strengths. You’ve survived a lot, but the "dominant story" in your life right now makes it hard to see your own resilience. You’re looking for a partner—not a lecturer—who can help you uncover the hidden skills you already possess and use them to write a new, more empowered chapter. You’re looking for a collaboration, not a diagnosis. If you’re seeking a space where your expertise on your own life is respected, where curiosity replaces judgment, and where we work together to turn your "best hopes" into a reality, then we will be a great fit.
Narrative
I utilize a dual-modality approach that integrates Narrative Therapy with Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). These two modalities complement each other perfectly in order to facilitate deep, meaningful change within a condensed timeframe. Narrative Therapy allows us to 'externalize' the problems you face. By separating your identity from your challenges, we can rewrite the stories you tell yourself, moving away from a narrative of struggle and toward one of resilience and agency.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
SFBT then takes that newfound agency and applies it to the future. Instead of dwelling on why a problem exists, we focus on the 'exceptions'—the times when the problem wasn't in control—and use those as building blocks to design actionable solutions. My goal is to help you move from being a character in a story written by your problems to becoming the author of your own future.
Attachment-based
When working with Families I use an Attachment Based Family approach. which focuses on repairing ruptures in the parent-child relationship, particularly with adolescents experiencing depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, or trauma. It's grounded in attachment theory, which holds that secure emotional bonds are essential for healthy development.