LCSW, 13 years of experience
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I know that reaching out for help takes a lot of courage, and it can sometimes feel overwhelming to take that first step. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate, and welcoming space where you can be yourself and feel comfortable sharing what’s on your mind. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with people from all walks of life, including those with disabilities. I’m passionate about helping others heal, grow, and find meaningful ways to move forward toward the life they want to live.
During our first session, we’ll take some time to get to know each other and talk about what brings you to therapy. I’ll invite you to share what’s been going on in your life and what you hope to gain from our work together. We’ll identify your goals and start creating a personalized plan that feels right for you. My approach is collaborative and supportive—you set the pace, and we’ll work together to make sure you feel comfortable every step of the way.
My greatest strengths include creating a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel truly seen and supported. I use evidence-based approaches that are personalized to each client’s unique needs, helping them build insight, resilience, and practical tools for daily life. With over a decade of experience in diverse settings, I bring flexibility, empathy, and a broad skill set to help clients experience meaningful growth, healing, and positive change.
I take a client-centered approach to help you reach your goals and develop strategies to become the best version of yourself. My areas of focus include stress management, life transitions, anxiety, depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and relationship concerns. I utilize evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, solution-focused treatment, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused care to support growth and healing.
Help clients identify negative thinking, become aware of their thoughts, reshape negative thinking and practice to apply the strategies in your daily life.
Help clients replace feelings of hostility and insecurity toward oneself with compassion and understanding, so that they can begin to soothe themselves, accept soothing from others, and generate feelings of contentment and safety.
Assist clients to identify their strengths and needs, focus on solutions to their problems.
Helping client identify strengths and self-determination, develop resilience and cope with challenges. Improve their self-esteem, motivation, and coping skills
The role of the counselor is to provide a nonjudgmental environment conducive to honest self-exploration. The client has the capacity for growth and self-actualization; it relies on this force for therapeutic change.