Get to know me

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

What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session Starting therapy can feel intimidating but it doesn’t have to be. My goal in our first session is to create a safe, welcoming space where you can simply be yourself. We’ll begin with a relaxed conversation. I’ll ask what brought you to therapy and what you hope to get from it. You don’t need to have the perfect words or a clear plan just come as you are. This is your space, and I’m here to support you. I’ll also gather some background information, including your personal history, mental health concerns, relationships, and anything else that may help me understand your unique story. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, grief, trauma, bullying, or life transitions like aging or caregiving, we’ll work at your pace. Together, we’ll begin to identify goals for our work things like managing anxiety, healing from loss, rebuilding confidence, or improving relationships. Your goals may change over time, and that’s completely okay. I’ll also explain how therapy works, what approaches I use (such as trauma-informed care or CBT), and what to expect from our sessions. You’ll learn about confidentiality and how we’ll structure our time together. Most importantly, I want you to leave feeling heard, respected, and a little more hopeful. Therapy isn’t about perfection it’s about progress, support, and healing in your own time. If you’re ready to begin, I’m honored to walk with you. You don’t have to go through this alone.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My strength as a therapist lies in the unique combination of genuine enthusiasm for helping others, rich life experiences that allow me to relate deeply to a wide range of challenges, and a compassionate, non-judgmental presence that helps clients feel safe, understood, and supported as they navigate anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions; I bring energy into each session, meet clients where they are with empathy, and use both clinical skills and real-world insight to guide individuals, teens, and individuals toward healing, growth, and resilience, always honoring their pace, voice, and capacity for meaningful change.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

As a licensed clinical social worker with 5 years of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals, teens, and families navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, bullying, and life transitions especially those related to aging. Whether you’re carrying invisible wounds from the past or struggling with present challenges, I want you to know you’re not alone. I’m here to walk alongside you on your path to healing. Anxiety & Stress Anxiety can feel overwhelming tight chest, racing thoughts, sleepless nights. Whether you’re struggling with panic, social anxiety, or constant worry, therapy can help you regain control. Together, we’ll build tools that help calm your mind and body, so you can feel more grounded, confident, and at peace. Grief & Loss Grief touches all of us whether through the death of a loved one, loss of a relationship, or life not unfolding as expected. I provide a safe, compassionate space for you to mourn, process, and find meaning in the midst of pain. Healing doesn’t mean forgetting it means learning to live while holding on to what matters. Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress If you’ve experienced abuse, violence, or long-term emotional distress, you may feel stuck, disconnected, or on edge. Using trauma informed care, I help you move through the effects of trauma at your own pace, rebuilding safety, self-worth, and emotional strength. Bullying & Emotional Harm Whether you’re a teen facing bullying at school or an adult recovering from emotional abuse, I offer support to rebuild confidence and set healthy boundaries. Everyone deserves to feel seen, respected, and valued. Aging & Life Transitions Growing older brings change physically, emotionally, and socially. Whether you’re navigating retirement, loss, or caregiving, I provide support through these transitions with empathy and respect. Healing takes courage, but you don’t have to do it alone. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and empowering space where you feel heard, respected, and supported. If you’re ready to begin your healing journey, I’m here to help. Let’s take the next step together.