Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Our first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and begin building a foundation of trust. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, explore some of your background, and begin to imagine what healing or change might look like for you. It’s completely normal to feel uncertain or nervous at the start—I’ll do my best to make the process feel approachable, collaborative, and grounded in care. Together, we’ll create a treatment plan that reflects your goals, values, and needs. We’ll set intentions for our work—whether that’s easing depression or anxiety, building confidence, coping with chronic pain, moving your body more regularly, or learning to respond differently in moments of stress. These goals aren’t set in stone—they can shift and evolve as you do. We’ll use evidence-based tools to track progress and guide our work—but just as importantly, we’ll center your lived experience and insight every step of the way. Throughout our work, I’ll be a steady, supportive presence—helping you stay connected to what matters most, at a pace that honors your readiness, growth, and resilience. If you’re ready to move forward—and want a therapist who’s both kind and purposeful in helping you get there—I’d be honored to work with you. Reach out today to take the first step toward the life you want to live.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

As a therapist, I bring a unique blend of strong clinical training, diverse professional experience, and a grounded, relational approach to healing. I’m known for being organized, focused, and driven—but just as much for the warmth, presence, and genuine care I bring to each session. Clients often tell me they feel deeply heard and supported while also challenged in meaningful, growth-oriented ways. I help people clarify what matters most, set specific goals, and take concrete, practical steps toward lasting change. I earned my MSW from the University of Michigan in 2012 and completed a post-graduate certificate in Integrated Behavioral Health in Primary Care in 2016. My training includes intensive work in evidence-based approaches through Michigan Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry, where I delivered individual and group DBT, supported women with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and served on the Perinatal Depression team. I also led the implementation of DBT in a residential unit of the women’s prison system—an experience that sharpened my clinical skills and deepened my commitment to expanding access to high-quality care. In primary care, I’ve successfully used the collaborative care model to treat depression and anxiety, working closely with prescribers to track outcomes and support whole-person healing. I’m passionate about bridging physical and mental health and thrive in team-based settings. When medication is part of the plan, I help monitor response and integrate that into the therapy process. What sets me apart is how I combine clinical expertise with a human-centered approach. My experience across diverse practice settings has taught me to adapt flexibly, listen deeply, and form strong therapeutic relationships. I bring not only knowledge, but also humility and lived experience to this work. My goal is always to co-create a space where clients feel safe, respected, and empowered. If you're looking for a therapist who will meet you with both skill and sincerity—and walk with you through meaningful change—I’d be honored to support you. Let’s begin this work together.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Living with depression or anxiety can feel like moving through the world with a weight no one else can see. You might feel numb, exhausted, or constantly on edge—struggling to keep up while everything feels overwhelming or flat. Maybe your mind won’t quiet down, or it’s hard to find motivation for things that used to matter. You might feel disconnected from yourself, uncertain of who you are, or ashamed for not being “better” by now. If any of this resonates, please know you’re not alone—and nothing about your experience makes you broken or beyond help. Depression and anxiety can be profoundly isolating. They can narrow your world and distort the way you see yourself. But these experiences don’t define you. In therapy, we’ll make space for your full experience—with care, curiosity, and respect. We’ll explore the patterns that shape your thoughts, emotions, body, and relationships, and gently begin to untangle what’s keeping you stuck. Our work will move at your pace, grounded in your values and needs. I’ll offer tools and approaches that feel supportive and relevant—not one-size-fits-all, and never imposed. You’ll be at the center of this work. And together, we’ll begin to build a life that feels more spacious, connected, and true to you.