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

Your first session is a chance for us to get acquainted and start building a working relationship that feels safe, respectful, and productive. We’ll talk about what led you to seek therapy, what’s been weighing on you, and what you’re hoping might change. I’ll ask questions to better understand your experiences, but there’s no expectation to share everything at once—we’ll move at a pace that makes sense for you. My approach is collaborative and intentional. I’m here to listen, but also to help you notice patterns, make connections, and begin thinking about practical ways forward. We’ll explore how your thoughts, emotions, physical responses, and behaviors interact, and how those patterns may be impacting your relationships, work, or sense of self. You can expect both support and honest reflection. We’ll also spend time talking about how therapy can be most useful for you and what the next steps might look like. The first session isn’t about fixing everything—it’s about creating clarity, setting a foundation, and deciding together how we can work toward meaningful, lasting change.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

What distinguishes my work as a therapist is the integration of professional training with lived experience and personal growth. I do not approach therapy from theory alone; I bring the insight gained from doing my own internal work and from navigating life’s complexities alongside the people I serve. I believe this allows me to meet clients with authenticity, depth, and a grounded understanding of change. I am also a father of two children, raising both a son and a daughter, and I understand firsthand the challenges, responsibilities, and emotional demands that come with parenting. This experience informs my work with individuals and families, particularly around relationships, identity, boundaries, and emotional development. My life’s work has been centered on helping others for nearly a decade, guided by a deep belief in connection and the principle of Ubuntu—the understanding that we are all interconnected and that growth does not happen in isolation. I view therapy as a collaborative process rooted in respect, dignity, and shared humanity. Clients often describe my style as approachable, nonjudgmental, and engaging, with a strong ability to build rapport and create a space where people feel understood rather than evaluated.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

My Ideal Client My ideal client is someone who is motivated to better understand themselves and is open to exploring the connection between their thoughts, emotions, body, and behaviors. They may feel stuck in familiar patterns—emotionally, relationally, or behaviorally—and are ready to look beneath the surface to understand where those patterns come from. While they may not have all the answers, they are curious, reflective, and willing to engage in the work of growth, even when it feels uncomfortable. Many of the clients I work best with are navigating anxiety, stress, grief, relationship challenges, or the impact of past experiences that continue to shape how they respond in the present. They value a collaborative therapeutic relationship and are open to learning practical skills while also doing deeper emotional work. My ideal client wants not just symptom relief, but meaningful change—greater emotional balance, healthier relationships, and the ability to respond to life with intention rather than reactivity.