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

Your first session is a chance for us to begin building a safe, supportive, and collaborative relationship. I understand that starting therapy can feel both hopeful and intimidating, so I aim to make our initial meeting feel grounded, respectful, and at your pace. During the session, I will invite you to share what brought you to therapy and what you are hoping to gain from our work together. We will talk about current concerns, relevant life experiences, and any past therapy you may have had; always with attention to what feels comfortable for you to share. I may ask thoughtful questions to better understand your story, strengths, stressors, and supports, but there is no pressure to disclose everything at once. I will also explain my therapeutic approach, answer questions, and review logistics such as confidentiality, boundaries, and next steps. Together, we will begin identifying initial goals and what a meaningful therapy process could look like for you. Most importantly, the first session is about connection. You can expect a warm, nonjudgmental space where you are heard, respected, and taken seriously. By the end of our time, many clients leave feeling a sense of relief, clarity, and a clearer understanding of whether working together feels like the right fit.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

What stands out most about my therapeutic approach is the way I blend clinical depth with humanity, structure with flexibility, and challenge with compassion. My work is firmly rooted in strengths-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care, meaning I see clients not as problems to be fixed, but as whole people shaped by resilience, relationships, identity, and systems.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I am inspired and honored to serve clients who are ready to engage in thoughtful, collaborative therapy and who want more than short-term relief; they want meaningful, lasting change. My practice is especially well-suited for adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic stress, professional or caregiver burnout, and major life transitions. Many of my clients are high-functioning, deeply responsible, and outwardly “holding it together,” yet feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted on the inside. Others come to therapy carrying the long-term impact of trauma, systemic stress, or feeling unseen or unheard in their lives or relationships. I work particularly well with clients who value self-reflection and are open to exploring how past experiences, identity, culture, and systems influence their present-day patterns. Clients who benefit most from my approach are curious about themselves, willing to build insight, and ready to strengthen coping skills while also doing deeper relational and emotional work. You do not need to have all the answers, just a willingness to show up honestly. I am also well positioned to support individuals who want therapy that is affirming, strengths-based, and culturally responsive. Many clients seek me out because they want a therapist who recognizes resilience alongside pain, honors lived experience, and understands the impact of race, culture, family roles, and power dynamics on mental health. If your goals include feeling more grounded, confident, and emotionally regulated; improving relationships; breaking unhelpful patterns; or reconnecting with your sense of purpose, my approach may be a strong fit. I offer a steady, compassionate space to help you move from survival toward clarity, balance, and sustainable well-being.