New to Grow
Many of the people I work with feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in patterns they cannot seem to break, or carrying experiences from the past that still affect how they see themselves and their lives today. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, and life transitions. My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and grounded in genuine conversation. I use approaches such as EMDR and cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients process difficult experiences, better understand the thoughts and beliefs that shape their emotions, and develop tools that support real, lasting change. Ultimately, I want to create a space where you feel comfortable being honest about what you are going through. Together we work to make sense of what has been weighing on you and help you move forward with more clarity, confidence, and self-trust.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
The first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and begin understanding what has brought you to therapy. We will talk about what has been going on in your life, what you are hoping to get out of therapy, and any concerns or questions you may have about the process. I may ask some questions about your background, current stressors, and past experiences so I can get a clearer picture of what you have been dealing with. There is no pressure to share everything all at once. We move at a pace that feels comfortable for you. By the end of the session, we will usually have a better sense of your goals and what direction you would like therapy to go. My goal is for you to leave the first session feeling heard, understood, and with a clearer idea of how we can work together moving forward.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
One of my biggest strengths as a therapist is creating a space where people can actually be real. Therapy with me is not about sitting across from someone who just nods quietly and asks how that makes you feel. I show up as a real person who can sit with the heavy stuff, ask thoughtful questions, and have honest conversations about what is actually going on in your life. I tend to work especially well with people who spend a lot of time in their own heads. Many of my clients are thoughtful, self-aware people who can analyze things from every angle but still feel stuck in the same emotional patterns. Together we slow those moments down and start connecting the dots between past experiences, current reactions, and the beliefs people carry about themselves. At the same time, therapy does not have to feel overly stiff or clinical. I believe meaningful work happens in a space where people feel comfortable enough to be honest about what they are experiencing and curious about understanding themselves more deeply. Alongside those conversations, I also bring in practical tools. Using approaches like EMDR and cognitive behavioral therapy, we work to process difficult experiences, challenge unhelpful beliefs, and help you move toward a stronger sense of clarity, confidence, and self-trust.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I tend to work best with adults who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or carrying experiences from the past that still affect how they think about themselves and their lives today. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, or major life transitions and are looking for a space where they can slow down, reflect, and start making sense of what they are going through. The people I work with are often thoughtful and self-aware but feel caught in patterns like overthinking, self-doubt, or feeling responsible for everyone else. They may know something needs to change but are not always sure where to start. In therapy, we focus on understanding those patterns, processing experiences that may still feel unresolved, and developing tools that help clients feel more grounded, confident, and able to move forward in their lives.
EMDR
EMDR is one of the approaches I use to help people work through experiences that still feel emotionally “stuck.” Many people come to therapy knowing something from the past is still affecting them, whether it is trauma, difficult relationships, or stressful life events, but talking about it alone has not fully helped it resolve.
Humanistic
Humanistic therapy is grounded in the belief that people already have the capacity for growth, insight, and change when they are given the right kind of support. In my work, this approach means creating a space where clients feel genuinely heard, respected, and accepted without judgment. My role is not to tell someone who they should be, but to walk alongside them as they develop greater self-awareness, confidence, and clarity. When people feel safe enough to be fully honest about their thoughts and feelings, meaningful change tends to follow.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the approaches I use to help clients understand how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence each other. Often, people come to therapy feeling stuck in certain patterns, like constant worrying, harsh self-criticism, or reacting in ways they later wish they hadn’t. I tend to use CBT in a flexible, collaborative way. We focus on understanding patterns, building practical coping skills, and creating changes that feel realistic and sustainable for the client’s life.