(she/her)
New to Grow
I believe therapy is an opportunity to provide a safe place for individuals to break free of old ideas, patterns and wounds that are restricting their happiness and contentment. I believe therapy can be empowering by providing new ways for coping and dealing with life’s stressors. Clients often describe me as easy to talk to, down to earth and compassionate. I have a great sense of humor and an open mind which allows me to quickly connect with others and create a safe therapeutic environment. My natural positive energy helps my clients improve their lives by developing better cognitive and emotional skills.
I understand that the idea of starting therapy can be full of anxiety – after all, you are making a decision to start a new path for yourself! Change – even positive change – can be stressful. So here is how you can expect our collaboration to begin: After you contact me, we will schedule an initial consultation call to give you the opportunity to get to know me and see if I am the right fit for your needs. If we move forward in working together, I will take care to ensure our therapeutic relationship is based on establishing trust and safety. We will discuss your reasons for seeking services while I gather a brief history as it relates to those concerns. Together we will develop a treatment plan to establish achievable goals for us to measure your progress. Services will last only as long as you are willing and ready to grow toward your full potential!
I am passionate about connecting with my clients where they are in life. I am comfortable creating open dialogues where clients can feel safe to share their feelings and experiences without judgement or shame. I use humor frequently and consider myself to be genuine and authentically me in all of my sessions. I feel my range of clinical experiences helps me to find ways to connect with a wide variety of individuals.
I work best with adults (18+) who are ready to explore and strengthen their relationship with themselves while building more meaningful, balanced connections with others. My ideal clients are curious, open to growth, and willing to reflect on patterns that may be holding them back in areas like communication, boundaries, and self-worth. They are motivated to create lasting change, both internally and in how they show up in their relationships.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I love incorporating ACT into my sessions because of it's three-pronged approach - cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology and mindfulness. Increasing awareness in these areas can help manage anxiety, depression, and improve one's self-esteem!
Motivational Interviewing
I've used Motivational Interviewing (MI) for many years after working with some of the top researchers of this model. I have found using MI to challenge our negative thoughts can help move us along the stages of change very effectively.