New to Grow
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of experience across a variety of settings, including providing individual therapy to adults navigating depression, anxiety, the impact of domestic violence, past trauma, and major life transitions. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s unique experiences and goals. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, empowered, and supported as they work toward healing, resilience, and meaningful change.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In your first session, we’ll spend time getting to know you and what brought you to therapy. I will answer questions that you have. I’ll ask questions about your current concerns, your history, and what you’re hoping to get from our work together. This includes a diagnostic intake assessment, which helps me understand your experiences and ensure therapy is tailored to your needs. You’re always in control of what you share, and we’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you. We’ll also talk about next steps and begin identifying goals that feel meaningful and manageable.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My approach to therapy is that it is flexible, collaborative, and tailored to you as a whole person—not just a diagnosis. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I draw from multiple evidence-based modalities, allowing us to focus both on practical skills you can use right away and on deeper understanding of patterns shaped by past experiences and relationships. Therapy is not one-size-fits-all; we adjust the pace, focus, and tools based on your needs, readiness, and goals. Throughout our work, I prioritize safety, respect, and empowerment, creating space for meaningful change that feels sustainable and authentic to you.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
If you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, the effects of domestic violence, past trauma, work-related stress or trauma, or a major life transition, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it by yourself. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can move at your pace and focus on what feels most important to you. Therapy with me is collaborative and grounded in respect, safety, and compassion, with the goal of helping you feel more stable, empowered, and hopeful as you move forward.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In our work together, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in a way that is collaborative, respectful, and paced according to what feels safe for you. CBT helps us gently explore how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact—especially during periods of depression, anxiety, or major life transitions. Rather than focusing on “what’s wrong,” we look at what your mind and body have learned in response to past experiences and stress. Together, we build practical skills to reduce distress, increase emotional regulation, and support choices that align with your values. You remain in control of the process at all times, and we move at a pace that supports safety, empowerment, and self-compassion.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
In our work together, I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills in a supportive and collaborative way to help you navigate intense emotions, stress, relationship communication challenges, and life transitions. DBT focuses on building practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and effective communication. We approach these skills as tools you can use to increase a sense of control and stability, especially during moments that feel overwhelming. Our work is paced with your safety and readiness in mind, and we focus on strengthening coping strategies that honor your experiences while helping you respond to challenges with greater balance, self-compassion, and confidence. You are always an active participant in deciding what we work on and how we move forward.
Eclectic
In our work together, I use an integrative approach that draws from several evidence-based therapies, including skills-based therapy (SBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), attachment-based therapy, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic therapy. This means we focus both on practical tools you can use right away to manage stress and emotions, and on gently exploring how past experiences and relationships may be shaping current patterns. We work collaboratively to build coping and communication skills, strengthen emotional regulation, and increase self-understanding and self-compassion. Throughout the process, your safety, autonomy, and readiness guide the pace and focus of therapy, and we adjust our approach to meet your needs as they change. The goal is to support meaningful, lasting growth while honoring your lived experiences and personal values.