New to Grow
I specialize in working with first responders and individuals who have experienced trauma, understanding the complexities of high-stress professions and their impact on mental health. Using a trauma-informed framework, I integrate EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness-based techniques to help you process difficult experiences and build resilience. I use evidence-based approaches such as CBT and trauma-informed care to help you navigate anxiety, depression, burnout, and post-traumatic stress. My goal is to provide practical tools to build resilience and improve your well-being. I create a supportive space where you feel empowered to heal and grow.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
I approach goal setting collaboratively, working with you to identify what's most important and what changes you'd like to see. Together, we'll break down larger goals into manageable steps, ensuring they are realistic and aligned with your values. I regularly check in to celebrate progress and adjust goals as needed.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I was drawn to understanding human emotions and how we navigate life's challenges. I gained invaluable experience supporting individuals facing substance use, severe mental health symptoms, anxiety, depression, and trauma. These experiences reinforced my passion for providing a safe, compassionate space where clients feel heard and understood.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I primarily work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and stress-related challenges, with a particular focus on first responders and individuals in high-stress professions. My practice is well-suited for those struggling with PTSD, work-related trauma, and the emotional toll of demanding careers.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I work collaboratively with clients to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, develop practical coping strategies, and build skills that support lasting emotional and behavioral change. My approach is structured, goal-oriented, and tailored to each client’s unique experiences and strengths.
EMDR
I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients process distressing or traumatic experiences that continue to impact their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I provide a safe, structured, and collaborative approach that supports clients in reprocessing these experiences, reducing emotional distress, and strengthening adaptive beliefs at a pace that feels respectful and empowering.
Motivational Interviewing
I utilize Motivational Interviewing to help clients explore ambivalence, clarify values, and strengthen their own motivation for change. I take a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that emphasizes empathy, personal autonomy, and building confidence as clients move toward goals that feel meaningful and self-directed.
Strength-Based
I utilize a strengths-based approach by helping clients identify and build upon their existing abilities, resilience, and personal values. I focus on empowering clients to recognize what is already working, while collaboratively developing strategies that support growth, confidence, and lasting change.