LCSW, 12 years of experience
New to Grow
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a commitment to helping clients navigate their healing journeys and hold certifications as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (NATC). My additional certifications—including Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider (C-PD), a provider Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT), Certified Mood Disorder Professional (CMDP), and ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP)—enable me to assist individuals to feel empowered with a better understanding of their challenges and build resilience. I grew up in an environment with people who never discussed mental health; this sparked an early interest in the unspoken challenges I observed. As a dual major in psychology and sociology, my coursework was impactful, and the lessons continued in graduate school, internships, specialized trauma-informed care courses, and other research areas within the field. I remain deeply passionate about assisting clients in their healing from mental injuries and mental challenges; providing support in this area has proven to be crucial, as it can affect every facet of human existence.
I partner with clients to understand their backgrounds, address challenges, and support their goals. My approach emphasizes a safe, supportive environment where individuals can develop coping skills and increase self-awareness throughout the healing process. I have experience with diverse populations and age groups, focusing on trauma, stress management, life transitions, and personal growth. Clients in early adulthood have become a significant part of my practice, showing a keen appreciation for psychoeducation in therapy, which reflects my commitment to providing research-based information that supports mental and physical well-being.
My approach is client-centered, incorporating validation, psychoeducation, open-mindedness, empowerment, and emotional support. I know how important it is to feel heard when discussing difficult experiences and challenging thoughts. I will listen, learn, and collaborate with clients, using both informative and evidence-based interventions to help them develop effective coping strategies in different settings.
Change can be difficult because our brains like familiar routines and habits. Still, the brain can adapt and form new connections through a process known as neuroplasticity. When we repeat specific thoughts and actions, those pathways in the brain become stronger. By practicing new behaviors and thoughts regularly, we can form new connections and gradually let go of old patterns. As clients learn how this process works, adjust their thinking and actions, and become more self-aware, they usually see real progress and begin to heal.