In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’re not sure what to expect. My goal in the first session is to help clients feel comfortable, understood, and clear about what therapy with me will look like. In our first session, we’ll spend time getting to know each other. I’ll ask questions about what’s bringing you to therapy now, what you’ve been experiencing, and what you’re hoping might change. You’re welcome to share as much or as little as feels comfortable—there’s no pressure to tell your whole story right away. I’ll also ask some background questions to better understand your life, relationships, and past experiences that may be relevant. This helps me get a fuller picture of you, not just your current concerns. The first session is also a chance for you to ask questions. You can learn more about my approach, how therapy works, and what the process might look like moving forward. Therapy is a collaborative process, and it’s important that you feel this is a good fit for you. You don’t need to prepare anything special or know exactly what to say. Some people come in with a clear goal; others just know they’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or not like themselves. Both are completely okay. By the end of the session, we’ll usually have a sense of initial goals and next steps, though this can continue to evolve over time. Most importantly, my aim is that you leave feeling heard, supported, and a little more grounded than when you arrived.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I offer a thoughtful, collaborative approach that helps clients understand themselves more clearly and move forward in meaningful ways. I work relationally and intentionally, creating a space where clients feel genuinely seen, respected, and supported. At the same time, I’m active and engaged in the process—helping you identify patterns, challenge unhelpful beliefs, and develop practical tools that lead to lasting change. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, I help clients understand the emotional, cognitive, and relational patterns underneath their struggles. This often leads to deeper insight, increased emotional regulation, and more confidence in relationships and decision-making. My approach is trauma-informed, flexible, and tailored to each individual. I draw from multiple evidence-based methods to meet you where you are, adjust to your pace, and align therapy with your goals—not a one-size-fits-all model. Clients often tell me they feel more grounded, more self-aware, and better equipped to navigate challenges both during therapy and long after it ends.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I’m best situated to work with clients who are ready to better understand themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that keep them feeling stuck. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, self-aware, and motivated for change, even if they’re not sure yet how to get there. I’m a good fit for clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship difficulties, especially when these concerns feel connected to patterns in thinking, emotional responses, or interpersonal dynamics. I often work with individuals who want practical tools to feel better and want deeper insight into why certain challenges keep repeating. Clients who tend to do well working with me are open to reflection, collaboration, and gentle challenge. My approach is structured but flexible and supportive yet honest. I work collaboratively, tailoring therapy to each client’s goals while creating a space that feels safe, respectful, and non-judgmental. Therapy with me is not about being “fixed,” but about gaining clarity, self-compassion, and the skills needed to move forward with greater confidence and intention.