New to Grow
Healing begins when you have a safe place to explore your experiences, better understand yourself, and discover new ways forward. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, caregiver stress, low self-esteem, and major life transitions. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or struggling to balance the needs of others with their own wellbeing. I especially enjoy working with individuals who are ready to gain insight into how past experiences influence their current relationships, emotions, and sense of self. Whether you are struggling with difficult family dynamics, people-pleasing, boundary setting, self-confidence, chronic stress, or navigating a significant life change, therapy can provide the support and tools needed to create meaningful change. My approach is warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, and strengths-based approaches to help clients develop practical coping skills while also exploring the deeper patterns that may be keeping them stuck. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel both supported and challenged as you work toward your goals. My goal is to help clients build confidence, strengthen relationships, improve emotional wellbeing, and create lives that feel more aligned with their values. Together, we can work toward helping you feel more empowered, resilient, and capable of navigating life's challenges with greater clarity and self-trust.
Your first therapy session is a chance for us to begin building a strong therapeutic relationship and determine whether we are a good fit to work together. I understand that starting therapy can bring up a mix of emotions, including hope, uncertainty, nervousness, or even skepticism. Whatever you're feeling is welcome. During our first meeting, I will spend time learning more about what has brought you to therapy and what you hope will be different as a result of our work together. We may discuss current challenges, important relationships, major life events, coping strategies, and any patterns you've noticed that seem to be contributing to distress or keeping you stuck. There is no pressure to share everything at once, and you are always in control of what you choose to discuss. I view therapy as a collaborative process rather than a one-sided conversation. While I will ask questions to better understand your experiences, I also encourage you to ask questions, share feedback, and let me know what feels helpful or unhelpful. The more openly we communicate, the more effective therapy can be. My style tends to be warm, engaged, and conversational. I strive to create a space where you feel comfortable being honest about your experiences while also feeling supported and appropriately challenged when growth opportunities arise. Depending on your needs, we may begin exploring patterns in thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, or past experiences that continue to impact your present life. As we move forward, we will work together to identify meaningful goals and develop practical strategies to help you make progress. Some clients come to therapy with a very specific concern they want to address, while others simply know that something in their life feels off and want help understanding why. Both approaches are welcome. Most importantly, you do not need to prepare a perfect explanation of what you're going through before our first session. You only need to show up as you are. We will take it from there and begin creating a path forward together.
One of my greatest strengths is my ability to balance compassion with practical, goal-oriented support. Clients often tell me they feel genuinely heard and understood while also leaving sessions with greater clarity, insight, and concrete tools they can apply in their daily lives. I believe meaningful change comes from understanding both the "why" behind our struggles and the "how" of moving forward. My approach combines exploration of past experiences and patterns with evidence-based strategies that help clients build confidence, improve relationships, manage difficult emotions, and create lasting change. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, and strengths-based approaches to tailor treatment to each individual's needs. I work particularly well with clients who are navigating anxiety, depression, difficult family dynamics, relationship challenges, caregiver stress, grief, trauma, life transitions, and issues related to self-worth and boundaries. Whether clients feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about their next steps, I help them identify what matters most, develop practical coping skills, and move toward a life that feels more aligned with their values. My goal is not simply to help clients feel better in the moment, but to help them better understand themselves, strengthen their resilience, and build the confidence needed to navigate future challenges long after therapy has ended.
My ideal clients are adults who feel stuck between where they are and where they want to be. They may be navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, difficult family dynamics, caregiver stress, grief, or major life transitions. Many are high-functioning individuals who appear to have it together on the outside but feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from themselves internally. I particularly enjoy working with clients who are exploring their identity, building self-confidence, learning to set healthier boundaries, healing from past experiences, and creating more fulfilling relationships. I also work well with caregivers, helping professionals, and individuals who have spent much of their lives prioritizing others' needs and are ready to focus on their own wellbeing. My clients are often motivated for change but unsure where to start. Together, we work to increase self-awareness, develop practical coping skills, and create a life that feels more aligned with their values and goals.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns, beliefs, and behaviors that may be contributing to emotional distress. CBT is an evidence-based approach that is effective for concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and life transitions. In my practice, I work collaboratively with clients to increase awareness of the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we identify patterns that may be keeping them stuck, challenge unhelpful thinking, and develop practical coping strategies that support lasting change. I strive to make CBT approachable and individualized, balancing skill-building with exploration of each client's unique experiences and goals.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients develop greater psychological flexibility, allowing them to respond more effectively to difficult thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. ACT is an evidence-based approach that is particularly helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, grief, chronic illness, life transitions, and challenges related to self-esteem and relationships. In my practice, I help clients learn how to make room for uncomfortable thoughts and feelings without becoming overwhelmed or controlled by them. Rather than focusing on eliminating distress, ACT encourages clients to clarify their values, build self-awareness, and take meaningful action toward the life they want to create. I integrate mindfulness, acceptance strategies, and values-based goal setting to help clients move forward with greater confidence, purpose, and resilience.
Grief Therapy
I have experience supporting individuals coping with grief and loss related to the death of loved ones, chronic illness, caregiving responsibilities, changes in health and functioning, relationship losses, and major life transitions. Grief is a deeply personal experience, and I believe there is no "right" way to grieve. In my practice, I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients can process their emotions, explore the impact of their loss, and find ways to move forward while honoring what is important to them. I help clients navigate the many emotions that can accompany grief, including sadness, guilt, anger, anxiety, and uncertainty. My approach focuses on supporting clients through the grieving process, strengthening coping skills, fostering resilience, and helping them reconnect with meaning, purpose, and sources of support as they adjust to life after loss.
Motivational Interviewing
I use Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help clients explore ambivalence, strengthen motivation for change, and build confidence in their ability to move toward their goals. MI is a collaborative, client-centered approach that is especially helpful when individuals feel stuck, uncertain, or conflicted about making changes in their lives. In my practice, I use MI to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients can openly explore their thoughts, values, and motivations. Rather than telling clients what they should do, I help them identify their own reasons for change and build on their existing strengths. This approach can be particularly effective for addressing health behavior changes, relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and other situations where motivation or confidence may be barriers to progress.