LPC, 5 years of experience
I'm a therapist and I work with people who have mixed anxiety and depression. Over time, I've noticed a few patterns my client's have in common. See if this fits: you're tired of being your own worst critic. Maybe you've achieved what you're "supposed to" but feel unfulfilled. Or maybe you're stuck while others seem to move forward easily. Either way, you're harder on yourself than anyone else would be. Your mind won't quiet down at night but feels foggy during the day. Simple tasks pile up because they feel overwhelming. You put things off, then beat yourself up for procrastinating. Some days motivation is nonexistent. Other days you're anxious about everything. You've tried apps, routines, and productivity systems. Nothing works long-term because you're working against yourself. You avoid important things because failure feels terrifying. Then you criticize yourself for avoiding them. The cycle keeps repeating. Whether you're a perfectionist or feel like you're falling behind, the internal commentary is harsh. Your relationships suffer because you're distracted by self-judgment. Therapy helps you change that inner dialogue. Learning to treat yourself with basic kindness isn't self-indulgent—it's practical. You don't have to be your own obstacle.
Your first session will be low-key and structured. I'll gather a general history about your background and current concerns, then explain how therapy works and my specific approach. This initial meeting serves as a mutual evaluation. Finding the right therapist is crucial, so it's your opportunity to get a sense of who I am as a clinician and whether we're a good fit. Toward the end, I'll share some initial feedback and observations. We'll then discuss whether you'd like to book another session – there's no pressure to decide immediately. The session focuses on creating a comfortable foundation for potential future work while giving you the information you need to make an informed choice about continuing therapy together.
As a therapist, I meet clients where they are without trying to change or fix them immediately. My strength is accepting however someone shows up—angry, shut down, or falling apart—and maintaining belief in their capacity for change even when they've lost hope. I understand therapy is hard work that often gets worse before it gets better, and I provide steady, realistic support throughout that process.
You're facing important decisions but feel stuck in analysis paralysis. Whether it's a career change, relationship choice, or life transition, you're overwhelmed by options and afraid of making the wrong move. You've spent countless hours researching and seeking advice, yet clarity remains elusive. You value thoughtful decision-making but struggle when competing priorities, conflicting values, or external pressures cloud your judgment. The fear of "what if" scenarios keeps you spinning in circles, leaving you frustrated and unable to move forward. You're ready to break free from overthinking and want practical strategies to navigate choices with confidence. You're committed to self-discovery and willing to explore what truly matters beneath the noise of uncertainty. If this resonates, I'm here to help. Together, we'll transform your indecision into purposeful action. You'll learn to trust your inner voice, align decisions with your authentic values, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Working with individuals experiencing acute mental health episodes showed me that the most effective therapeutic techniques are the ones that work for the client: those are the ones that will bring about sustainable changes and have a lasting positive effect.
The core of ACT is about learning to tolerate difficult feelings or thoughts, while simultaneously committing to behavior that is meaningful and aligned with one’s values. For example; Example: a person might feel anxiety before a public speech. Acceptance involves acknowledging the anxiety ("I feel anxious") without trying to suppress or escape it. This larger goal might seems impossible right now, but ACT provides us with a framework of smaller goals and skills that help us accomplish bigger things.