Choosing a therapist is a deeply personal decision, and I honor the courage it takes to begin this process. If we work together, you can expect a therapeutic relationship built on trust, collaboration, and respect. I create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can show up as you are—no masks, no pressure—and begin to explore what healing and growth look like for you. My approach is thoughtful and tailored. I draw from evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy, adapting each session to meet your needs and goals. Whether you are navigating anxiety, self-doubt, relationship challenges, or simply feeling stuck, I help you make sense of your experiences, strengthen emotional awareness, and find new ways to move forward. I believe therapy should not just be about coping—it should be about transformation. That might mean learning how to quiet an inner critic, setting healthier boundaries, deepening relationships, or reconnecting with your sense of purpose. We will work at a pace that feels right for you, and I will walk beside you each step of the way with compassion, curiosity, and care. If you are looking for a therapist who listens deeply, challenges gently, and is committed to helping you build a more grounded and empowered version of your life, I would be honored to work with you.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In your first session with me, you can expect a welcoming and supportive environment where you will be heard and understood. The focus will be on getting to know you—your unique challenges, your goals, and what has brought you to therapy. Together, we will explore the concerns you want to address, whether they involve relationships, work pressures, life transitions, or emotional struggles. We’ll take time to talk about your background, what’s been working for you, and where you’re feeling stuck. This conversation helps us build a collaborative understanding of your needs and begin to form a plan for moving forward. It’s also an opportunity for you to ask any questions you might have about my approach, and for us to ensure that I’m the right fit for you as a therapist. The first session is not about giving all the answers, but about laying the foundation for our work together. My goal is to make you feel comfortable and empowered to be open and honest about what’s on your mind. We’ll discuss what therapy will look like moving forward, and you’ll leave with a clearer sense of how we can work together to help you make meaningful progress.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strength as a therapist is my ability to create a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel deeply heard and understood. I believe that true healing begins when individuals feel safe enough to explore their emotions and vulnerabilities. My personality is naturally attuned to the needs of my clients—I’m patient, approachable, and genuinely curious about their unique experiences. I understand that it can take courage to open up, and I work to establish trust from the very first session. I take a collaborative approach to therapy, ensuring that we work together to identify your goals and develop a plan that feels authentic to you. I believe that therapy is not just about gaining insight but about fostering real, lasting change. I integrate a variety of evidence-based techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy, tailoring them to your specific needs and preferences. This combination allows me to guide clients in shifting thought patterns, building emotional resilience, and improving relational dynamics. What sets me apart is my ability to balance deep empathy with a direct, solution-oriented approach. I offer both support and practical tools that help clients build a sense of empowerment and progress. Whether you’re working through anxiety, self-esteem challenges, life transitions, or relationship issues, I’m committed to walking alongside you on your journey. Together, we’ll uncover the underlying patterns and emotions that shape your experiences, with the goal of helping you navigate life with greater clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I work best with adults who are navigating life transitions, emotional overwhelm, or long-standing patterns that feel hard to break. Many of my clients are moving through significant changes—such as divorce or a difficult breakup, transitioning into adulthood, or facing the pressures of demanding careers. I also support individuals managing complicated family dynamics, whether that involves setting boundaries, coping with old wounds, or redefining roles within relationships. I work especially well with men who may feel pressure to stay composed, provide for others, or suppress emotional needs. Together, we create a space where those expectations can be explored with honesty and without judgment—making room for emotional insight, connection, and a renewed sense of self. Many of my clients appear high-functioning and capable on the outside, but internally are managing anxiety, self-doubt, or burnout. Some feel stuck in patterns of people-pleasing or perfectionism, while others are seeking clarity during moments of grief, loss, or personal growth. My style is supportive and collaborative, blending practical tools with deeper emotional work. Using approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy, I tailor each session to meet your needs, pace, and goals. My priority is to help you feel understood, empowered, and equipped to move through life with greater clarity, confidence, and connection.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
My journey with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy began not only as a clinician, but as someone who has personally benefited from its tools. Experiencing the positive impact of CBT in my own life helped me see just how powerful it can be in breaking cycles of negative thinking, improving emotional regulation, and building confidence in navigating challenges. That personal insight deepened my empathy and sharpened my understanding of how real and lasting change is possible. In my work with adult clients, I use CBT as a collaborative and empowering tool. Together, we identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with healthier, more balanced perspectives. I also help clients connect their thoughts to the emotions and behaviors that follow—creating awareness that becomes the foundation for meaningful growth. Whether we are addressing anxiety, depression, life transitions, or self-esteem struggles, CBT offers a practical and structured way forward. Each person’s story is unique, and while CBT is evidence-based and goal-oriented, I always tailor it to meet the individual needs, pace, and preferences of my clients. The goal is not perfection, but progress—learning how to respond to life’s stressors with greater clarity, self-compassion, and resilience.
Attachment-based
In my work with adult clients, I use Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relational experiences may continue to shape emotional responses, self-perception, and patterns in relationships today. This approach helps clients gain clarity about the roots of their struggles and how these patterns developed as adaptive responses to past environments. My style is warm, collaborative, and attuned. I focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe, respected, and understood. Through this foundation, we work together to increase emotional insight, strengthen self-worth, and shift limiting patterns that may be rooted in unmet attachment needs. Attachment-Based Therapy is especially helpful for clients navigating relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, trust difficulties, or long-standing feelings of disconnection. I tailor this approach to each client’s readiness and goals, integrating it with other evidence-based methods to support healing, resilience, and more secure ways of relating to self and others.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
In my work with adult clients, I use Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help individuals deepen their understanding of emotional experiences and strengthen their ability to process and respond to those emotions in meaningful, constructive ways. Emotions are powerful signals that carry important information, and EFT helps clients reconnect with their emotional truth, especially when past experiences may have led to avoidance, confusion, or overwhelm. My clinical experience with EFT has shown me how transformative this work can be for individuals who feel disconnected from themselves or stuck in patterns of emotional reactivity or numbness. In sessions, I guide clients to identify, access, and work through core emotions in a safe and supportive environment. This process often leads to greater self-compassion, clarity, and the ability to respond to life’s challenges with authenticity and confidence. EFT is especially helpful for clients working through relational difficulties, unresolved grief, identity concerns, or low self-worth. I tailor the approach to meet each client’s emotional readiness and needs, integrating it with other methods when appropriate to support lasting change. Together, we create space for emotions to be explored—not as something to fix or avoid—but as a path to healing, self-understanding, and deeper connection with yourself and others.