New to Grow
You may be holding it together on the outside while feeling exhausted, disconnected, or stuck. Life's responsibilities, grief, and relational strain can weigh heavily, and you don't have to navigate that alone. I work with adults, couples, and families with a focus on people of color and LGBTQ+ clients, offering a warm, grounded, and human approach. We move at your pace and focus on what matters most to you. If you're ready to make sense of your feelings, strengthen your relationships, or simply have a safe space to process, I would be honored to walk alongside you. Taking the first step can change your life!
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, and it’s completely normal to feel unsure about what to expect. Our first session is a space for you to share your story in a way that feels safe and comfortable. We’ll talk about what’s been weighing on you, what you’d like to change, and what support would look like for you. I’ll ask some questions to better understand your background and experiences, and together we’ll begin outlining clear next steps. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, understood, and hopeful about the work ahead.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest strength is blending empathy with evidence based structure. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space while also offering clear direction, practical tools, and measurable goals. With advanced training in CBT, CPT, ACT, and CBT for suicide prevention, I am equipped to work with trauma, mood disorders, relationship challenges, and high risk concerns in a thoughtful and structured way. Clients often leave sessions feeling both understood and empowered, with concrete strategies they can apply immediately and a clearer path toward lasting change.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work best with individuals and couples who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by past experiences, but who are ready to do the work to create meaningful change. My clients often struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, relationship stress, or recurring negative thoughts. Some may be navigating hopelessness or intense emotional pain and want structured support in building coping skills and a clearer path forward. If you’re open to learning new tools, exploring patterns, and working collaboratively toward your goals, we’ll likely be a great fit.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I've used ACT to help clients build psychological flexibility. Instead of fighting difficult thoughts or emotions, we work on accepting what’s outside your control while committing to actions that align with your values and the life you want to live. The goal is to become the best version of yourself.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP)
This specialized form of CBT focuses on identifying triggers, building coping strategies, and strengthening protective factors. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can develop tools to manage overwhelming thoughts and build a safety focused plan for moving forward.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I've used CBT for the past 15 years. CBT helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, stress, and other challenges. Together, we work to develop healthier thinking patterns and practical coping tools you can apply in everyday life. Homework exercises are usually provided to assist clients between sessions
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
I use CPT with clients experiencing trauma. CPT is a specialized treatment for trauma and PTSD. This approach helps clients process difficult experiences, challenge stuck beliefs, and reduce the emotional impact of trauma in a safe and structured way. Sometimes role playing is implemented with this methodology
Couples Counseling
In couples work, I help partners improve communication, rebuild trust, navigate conflict, and strengthen emotional connection. My approach focuses on fostering understanding, accountability, and healthier relational and communication patterns.