LCSW, 15 years of experience
New to Grow
You deserve a space where you can breathe and speak honestly. My style is warm, down-to-earth, and focused on truly understanding what you’re carrying. I’ve been in the mental health field for 15 years, supporting people through anxiety, depression, ADHD, identity questions, trauma histories, burnout, relationship conflict, and life transitions. I also have extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ clients, individuals who’ve been trafficked, people experiencing homelessness, and those with intellectual or developmental disabilities. I’m an attentive therapist who listens for the little things that matter. Together we slow things down, explore what’s underneath the stress, and build practical tools you can use outside the session. I draw from Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused approaches — not in a rigid, scripted way, but in a way that actually fits your life. Therapy with me is honest, collaborative, and judgment-free. You don’t need to show up perfect. You just need to show up as you. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or ready for change, I’d be honored to support you.
Sessions with me are conversational and steady. I won’t sit back silently, and I won’t talk over you either. We’ll explore what’s going on in your life at a pace that feels manageable, while also paying attention to the deeper patterns that keep showing up. Expect a mix of reflection, practical tools, gentle challenge, and space to simply be human. I’ll help you understand your emotions, shift unhelpful thoughts, communicate more clearly, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that have been ignored for too long. You can expect consistency, empathy, and someone who actually pays attention.
People come to me because I’m attentive, honest, and grounded. I show up fully, I listen deeply, and I help clients untangle the parts of their lives that feel heavy or confusing. Whether you’re navigating long-term patterns or facing something new, you won’t have to figure it out alone.
I work best with adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or stretched thin and want a space where they can be honest without judgment. My ideal clients are people trying to manage anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship stress, or the weight of past experiences while still juggling work, family, or daily life. They’re not looking for perfection; they just want to feel better, understand themselves more clearly, and build healthier patterns. If you want a therapist who listens, keeps it real, and helps you make practical changes, you’ll fit well with my style.
As a DBT-certified therapist, I use the model’s structured framework to support clients who struggle with emotion regulation, interpersonal challenges, and impulsive behaviors. I integrate the four DBT skill areas—mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness—into sessions and provide clients with strategies to use in their daily lives. DBT has been particularly impactful with clients facing intense anxiety, depression, or relationship stress.
I use CBT as a structured, evidence-based way to help clients challenge negative thought patterns and develop healthier coping strategies. Together, we identify automatic thoughts, test their accuracy, and practice new behaviors. This approach has been especially effective with clients experiencing anxiety and depression, giving them practical tools for daily life.
With my CCTP certification, I bring specialized training in trauma-informed care. I help clients understand how trauma impacts the brain and body, and I integrate evidence-based techniques—such as grounding, mindfulness, and stabilization strategies—to reduce symptoms like hypervigilance, anxiety, or emotional dysregulation.