New to Grow
My approach is warm, grounded, and collaborative. I work from a trauma‑informed and attachment‑focused lens, and I move at a pace that feels safe for you. I integrate modalities like CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, and somatic awareness to support both insight and nervous‑system regulation. My goal is to create a space where you feel understood, not judged, and where your story is honored with care. I believe healing happens through connection, clarity, and gentle, consistent support—and I’m here to walk with you through that process.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, you can expect a calm, welcoming space where we move at a pace that feels comfortable for you. I’ll ask a few grounding questions to get a sense of what brings you in, what you’re hoping for, and what feels most important right now. We’ll talk about your goals, your history at a level that feels manageable, and any immediate needs or concerns. I’ll also share how I work—my approach, the modalities I draw from, and what therapy can look like with me. My priority in that first meeting is to help you feel safe, understood, and supported as we begin this work together.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
What stands out about my therapeutic approach is the combination of steadiness, attunement, and practical skill‑building I bring to the work. I move at a pace that feels safe for each client, integrating trauma‑informed, somatic, and mindfulness‑based methods with evidence‑supported modalities like CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, and attachment‑focused approaches. Clients often tell me they appreciate the calm, grounded environment I create—one where they can explore difficult emotions without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. I focus on helping clients understand their patterns, strengthen internal regulation, and build relationships and habits that feel more aligned with who they want to be. My approach is collaborative, clear, and deeply respectful of each person’s lived experience.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I’m best positioned to serve clients who are navigating grief, trauma, life transitions, relationship patterns, or a sense of emotional overwhelm. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, self‑aware, and motivated for change, even if they feel stuck or unsure where to begin. I’m a good fit for clients who want a grounded, steady therapeutic space—one that moves at a pace that feels safe, honors the body’s responses, and integrates practical tools with deeper emotional work. My approach supports clients who are looking to understand themselves more fully, build internal stability, and create more intentional patterns in their relationships and daily lives.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have extensive experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in my work with adolescents and adults. I integrate CBT to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, understand how those thoughts influence emotions and behaviors, and develop more adaptive ways of responding. In sessions, I use a collaborative, paced approach—exploring core beliefs, practicing cognitive reframing, and introducing practical skills such as behavioral activation, grounding strategies, and structured problem‑solving. I tailor CBT interventions to each client’s needs and readiness, often blending them with mindfulness and somatic awareness to support deeper insight and sustainable change.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I have training and experience in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and I integrate DBT skills into my work with adolescents and adults when it supports their goals. I use DBT to help clients build practical tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. In session, I take a paced, collaborative approach—introducing skills, practicing them together, and exploring how they can be applied between sessions in real‑life situations. I often blend DBT with somatic and mindfulness-based interventions to help clients stay grounded while working through intense emotions. My focus is on helping clients increase their capacity to navigate difficult moments, strengthen internal stability, and move toward choices that align with their values.
EMDR
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and use it as part of my trauma‑informed work with adolescents and adults. I incorporate EMDR to help clients process distressing memories, reduce emotional reactivity, and strengthen more adaptive beliefs about themselves. My approach is paced and collaborative—I spend time preparing clients with grounding, resourcing, and somatic awareness so they feel supported and regulated throughout the process. When appropriate, I guide clients through EMDR reprocessing using bilateral stimulation while monitoring their emotional and physical responses. I often integrate EMDR with mindfulness and body‑based strategies to help clients stay connected to safety and present‑moment awareness. My goal is to help clients move through traumatic material in a way that feels contained, empowering, and aligned with their readiness.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
I have training and experience in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and I use this approach to help individuals and couples understand the emotional patterns that shape their relationships. EFT allows clients to explore underlying attachment needs, recognize reactive cycles, and develop more secure, responsive ways of connecting. In my work, I guide clients in slowing down emotional processes, identifying core feelings, and creating space for new, more supportive interactions. I integrate EFT with somatic and mindfulness-based strategies to help clients stay grounded as they work through vulnerable emotions. My goal is to help clients build emotional safety, strengthen connection, and shift long‑standing relational patterns in a way that feels compassionate and sustainable.
Imago Relationship Theory
I have training and experience in Imago Relationship Therapy, and I use this approach to help couples understand the deeper emotional and relational patterns that shape their interactions. Imago work focuses on identifying unmet attachment needs, recognizing reactive cycles, and creating more intentional, empathic communication. In sessions, I guide partners through structured dialogues that slow down conflict, increase emotional safety, and support each person in expressing their needs without blame or defensiveness. I integrate Imago principles with mindfulness and somatic awareness to help clients stay grounded as they explore vulnerable emotions. My goal is to help couples build connection, repair ruptures, and develop more secure, conscious patterns of relating.