LCSW-C, 7 years of experience
New to Grow
I approach therapy as a collaborative and nonjudgmental space where your story matters. I aim to be curious with you—exploring patterns, beliefs, and behaviors with care rather than criticism. While I draw on structured techniques from CBT, trauma-informed care, and narrative therapy, our work will always be shaped by your goals and needs. I believe that people thrive when they feel understood, and that therapy can be a place to reconnect with your inner strengths, values, and even your connection to the natural world. Whether you're seeking tools for coping or space to process deeper emotional pain, I meet you where you are and walk alongside you. My hope is that you walk away with both insight and practical support—whether that’s a new perspective, a shift in self-compassion, or a concrete strategy to try between sessions. I work to ensure that therapy isn’t just a place to vent, but a space where meaningful change can take root.
In our first session, our conversation will be guided by an intake questionnaire that helps me get to know you and what brought you to therapy. This will be an opportunity for us to get to know each other and get a feel for our rapport together, as well as help us lay out an individualized plan of what treatment looks like for you. We’ll talk about your background, current challenges, and what you hope to get out of our work together. This session sets the foundation for our treatment goals and gives us a starting point to create a plan that feels supportive, realistic, and aligned with your needs.
What stands out about my approach is the balance between evidence-based tools and a deep respect for each person’s unique story. I create a warm, inquisitive space where we look at both practical strategies for change and the deeper patterns that shape how you experience the world. I also help people reconnect with their natural rhythms and the natural world as a way to restore balance, self-awareness, and emotional regulation.
We’ll work well together if you’re feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, depression, or self-doubt and are ready to explore what’s underneath them with curiosity and compassion. You might be someone who tends to push through and take care of everyone else first, but you’re starting to realize you need space to take care of yourself, too. My clients are often thoughtful, introspective people who want to understand themselves more deeply and find practical ways to feel calmer and more connected. If you’re hoping to build coping skills, strengthen your confidence, or simply feel more like yourself again, I’ll meet you where you are and help you move toward balance, clarity, and self-trust.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in my work as a way to help clients recognize and shift the patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to emotional distress. In my practice, CBT isn’t just about changing thoughts—it’s about building awareness, self-compassion, and practical tools for responding differently when challenges arise.
I use Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help clients explore their own motivations for change and strengthen their sense of agency. My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where ambivalence can be safely explored—because uncertainty is often part of the change process. In practice, this means I use reflective listening, open-ended questions, and affirmations to help clients clarify what matters most to them and identify steps that feel achievable and authentic. Rather than telling clients what to do, I partner with them to uncover their own reasons for change and build confidence in their ability to move forward.
I incorporate Narrative Therapy to help clients understand and reshape the stories they tell about themselves and their experiences. Many people come to therapy feeling defined by pain, trauma, or self-criticism, and narrative work allows us to gently separate the person from the problem. In sessions, I invite clients to explore how their personal stories have been shaped—by family, culture, or past experiences—and to identify moments of resilience and strength that may have been overlooked. Together, we work to build new narratives that reflect the client’s values, growth, and sense of possibility.
I use a Strength-Based approach to help clients recognize and build on the inner resources and resilience they already possess. Rather than focusing solely on problems or deficits, I help clients identify the skills, values, and coping strategies that have carried them through difficult times—even when they may not realize it. In our work, we explore what’s working well and how those strengths can be applied to current challenges or future goals. This approach fosters self-efficacy, confidence, and a deeper sense of agency.
I use psychoeducation as an important part of helping clients understand what they’re experiencing and why. When people can make sense of their symptoms, emotions, or patterns, it often reduces shame and increases their sense of control. I share information about how the brain and body respond to stress, trauma, and emotion, and we discuss how these insights connect to the client’s lived experience. Psychoeducation helps clients see their challenges through a more compassionate and informed lens. I integrate it organically into sessions—whether that’s explaining how anxiety affects the nervous system, discussing grounding techniques, or exploring how thought patterns influence mood—so clients feel empowered with knowledge they can use in daily life.