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I strive to create a space that can help you feel heard, respected, and safe to work through your struggles. As a clinical social worker, I work with young adults and adults experiencing anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions or changes, and the everyday stresses of college, work, and relationships. Starting therapy can be scary or uncomfortable - which is why I take care in creating an affirming, nonjudgmental, supportive environment for you to talk through things like persistent or excessive worry, self‑esteem, anger, stress, and coping skills.
I will take great care in creating an emotionally safe and comfortable space. We'll discuss what you hope to achieve in therapy, explore the challenges you are working through, and set realistic goals.
My therapeutic approach is guided by respect, patience, and empathy, and aims to help you realize your innate strengths, build resilience, and cultivate self-trust and self-compassion. I meet each person with a tailored approach, honoring each individual's unique journey. Together, we can explore and enhance your current strengths while unlocking inner strengths that have yet to flourish.
I am best positioned to serve clients who want an emotionally comfortable, affirming, nonjudgmental space for self-exploration and to discuss their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I work with people who feel ready to learn and practice practical coping strategies for anxiety and depression that can help folks feel capable of thriving through life stresses, changes, or challenges, such as starting a new job, managing academic stress, navigating relationships, and living more authentically.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
We'll use CBT to identify the way your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. That knowledge will help us target unhelpful thought patterns, aiming to toward an overall mindset with less intense worries and anxiousness.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I provide skills, support, and encouragement to help you acknowledge your feelings and embrace the complexity of emotions.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS can help you gain compassionate understanding of the unique parts of yourself that influence your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. By exploring these parts, you can discover your innate strengths, deepen and increase your self-esteem, and improve your relationship with yourself.