New to Grow
I understand how early relationships shape the way we see ourselves and others. As someone who was adopted at birth and grew up navigating change and complex family dynamics, I developed a deep respect for each person’s story and how attachment wounds are formed and healed. In our work together, we create a space that feels safe, collaborative, and grounded in compassion. We move at a pace that honors your story while gently working toward meaningful change. I believe healing happens when we feel seen, understood, and supported — not rushed or judged.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session is about creating safety and clarity. You won’t be expected to share everything all at once. We’ll talk about what brings you in, what feels heavy right now, and what you hope could feel different. I’ll ask thoughtful questions to understand your history, relationships, and current stressors, but we move at a pace that feels respectful and collaborative. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, understood, and hopeful about the direction of our work together.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
One of my greatest strengths is my ability to sit with people in the middle of their pain without rushing them or trying to “fix” them too quickly. I know what it’s like to navigate complex family dynamics and relational questions, and that lived understanding allows me to approach your story with both compassion and curiosity. Clients often share that they feel genuinely seen and emotionally safe in our work together. Alongside that warmth, I bring structured, evidence-based trauma approaches, including certification in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), to help you experience meaningful relief — not just insight, but real change. I care deeply about helping you understand your patterns, regulate your nervous system, and build relationships that feel secure and life-giving.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My clients are often strong, responsible, and used to being “the steady one” for everyone else. On the outside, they appear capable. On the inside, they may feel anxious, irritable, disconnected, or tired of repeating the same relationship patterns. Many are navigating attachment wounds, unresolved trauma, family stress, or life transitions. They want to understand why they react the way they do, feel more emotionally regulated, and build healthier, more secure relationships — without losing themselves in the process.
Trauma-Focused CBT
I use Trauma-Focused CBT to help clients understand how past painful experiences continue to affect their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors today. Together, we build coping skills, strengthen emotional regulation, and gently process trauma at a pace that feels safe. This approach helps reduce anxiety, shame, and trauma-related triggers while restoring a sense of control and confidence.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Person-centered therapy means our work begins with creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel fully heard and understood. I believe healing happens in a supportive relationship built on empathy, honesty, and respect. You are the expert of your life — my role is to walk alongside you, helping you gain clarity, confidence, and self-trust.
Attachment-based
Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape the way you connect, trust, and respond to stress today. Together, we identify patterns such as fear of abandonment, people-pleasing, emotional withdrawal, or relationship anxiety, and work toward building healthier, more secure connections. This approach helps you feel safer in relationships and more regulated within yourself.
EMDR
I am certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), an evidence-based trauma treatment similar to EMDR. ART uses eye movements combined with guided imagery to help clients quickly and gently reprocess traumatic memories. Many clients experience significant relief in fewer sessions because ART allows the brain to “update” painful memories without having to repeatedly relive them.