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As a therapist specializing in mood disorders, anxiety, addiction, and PTSD, I am committed to creating a safe, collaborative, and compassionate space for healing and growth. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful change, and I prioritize building a strong, trusting connection with each client. My approach is client-centered and flexible—I meet you where you are, honoring your unique story, strengths, and pace. Together, we work to deepen self-awareness, build resilience, and move toward lasting emotional well-being. I integrate talk therapy with evidence-based techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotional Freedom Technique- Tapping ( EFT), Mindfulness practices, and somatic approaches such as breathwork and grounding. Whether you're navigating overwhelming emotions, coping with trauma, or working toward recovery from addiction, I tailor our work to support your individual needs and goals.
In our first session together, my primary goal is to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel comfortable being yourself. We will start by getting to know each other, I’ll invite you to share what brought you to therapy and what you're hoping to get out of our work together. At the same time, I’ll explain how I work—including the structure of sessions, confidentiality, and your rights as a client to help you feel informed and empowered from the start. Next, we will review your history This might include past experiences with mental health, relationships, trauma, substance use, or significant life events. You’re always in control of how much you share, and we’ll go at a pace that feels safe for you. Together, we’ll explore the concerns that are most pressing for you right now—whether it’s anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, addictive patterns, or feeling stuck or overwhelmed. I’ll ask questions to understand how these issues are affecting your life, thoughts, emotions, and body. This helps us begin to identify patterns and potential areas for growth. Fianlly, we’ll start to outline some initial goals or intentions for therapy.
One of my greatest strengths as a therapist lies in my ability to listen deeply and with presence. I create a space where clients feel genuinely heard and seen—often for the first time. My approach is grounded in compassion and non-judgment, allowing clients to explore even their most vulnerable experiences without fear of criticism or shame. While I hold space with empathy, I also gently challenge clients to move toward growth. I believe that healing involves not just understanding our struggles, but also developing the tools to navigate them. I support clients in identifying patterns, building awareness, and cultivating coping strategies that are both practical and sustainable.
I work with adults (18+) including men, women, and young adults navigating a range of emotional, relational, and life-stage challenges. My clients often come to therapy seeking support with anxiety, depression, trauma, identity development, relationship concerns, and life transitions. I provide a supportive, collaborative space to help clients better understand themselves, develop healthier coping strategies, and create meaningful and lasting change.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I specialize in working with adults facing anxiety, depression, and addiction. My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and integrative, blending traditional talk therapy with somatic techniques such as breathwork, grounding, and body awareness to help regulate the nervous system and foster emotional connection. Using evidence-based methods like CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT ( Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) , Energy work including EFT ( Emotional Freedom Technique- tapping) , and mindfulness practices, I tailor treatment to meet each client's unique needs. Whether you’re struggling with overwhelming emotions, unprocessed trauma, or addiction, I provide a supportive space to explore challenges, gain insight, and develop practical tools for healing.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
I have been trained to use Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) as a practical and effective tool to help my clients release emotional distress, reduce stress, and address unresolved issues or limiting beliefs. EFT involves tapping on specific acupressure points on the body while focusing on the emotional or physical issue at hand.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
In my practice I may integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS) and parts work, helping clients understand that the mind is not a single, unified voice, but a system of distinct “parts,” each with its own perspective, role, and intention. Many of these parts develop in response to past experiences—especially trauma—and, over time, can become rigid or maladaptive in their efforts to protect the individual. In our work together, I help clients identify and build relationships with these internal parts, particularly those that carry pain, fear, or protective strategies such as avoidance, perfectionism, or self-criticism. Rather than pathologizing these responses, we approach them with curiosity and compassion, recognizing that each part has served a purpose in helping to protect the client as they have navigated difficult circumstances. Over time, this process fosters greater internal harmony, emotional regulation, and self-leadership. My clients often experience reduced reactivity, increased resilience, and a deeper sense of integration, enabling them to move forward with more flexibility, authenticity, and well-being in their lives.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an approach I use to help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In our work together, we identify core beliefs—often shaped by earlier life experiences—that may be influencing how you see yourself, others, and the world. Sometimes these beliefs can become rigid or negative, contributing to patterns of distress or limiting how you move through your life. In session, I help you recognize these maladaptive thought patterns as they arise, gently question their accuracy, and explore alternative, more balanced perspectives. This process is collaborative and practical, often involving real-life examples and tools you can apply outside of sessions. Over time, CBT can help you develop greater awareness of your inner dialogue, shift unhelpful beliefs, and build healthier, more adaptive ways of thinking and responding—leading to improved mood, increased confidence, and a stronger sense of control in your life.
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July 21, 2025
She really opened my eyes yo what I needed to hear the most and gave me tools to help ease my anxiety she was warm openminded and very knowledgeable about the things we talked about