LCSW, 10 years of experience
New to Grow
I like to think of therapy as a really good conversation — except it’s all about you. You set the goals and choose the topics, and I’ll be a warm, easy person to talk to along the way. If you want to keep things light at first, we can. Once you feel ready, I’ll gently help you go deeper and explore the blind spots that may be keeping you stuck. My goal is for our sessions to feel honest, open, and supportive — so you leave each one feeling clearer, lighter, and more connected to yourself. After all, there’s no point in coming to therapy if you’re just going to stay in the same place. We’re here to create meaningful change, together.
Our first session is a chance for us to get to know each other in a calm, supportive space. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, what you hope to change or explore, and any goals you have — but there’s no pressure to share more than you’re ready for. I’ll ask gentle questions to understand your story and explain how therapy works, so we can start shaping a plan that feels right for you. Most clients leave that first session feeling heard, hopeful, and ready to begin the work of meaningful change
I bring warmth, sincerity, and gentle humor into the therapy space, creating a safe place for deep exploration and real growth. I’m skilled at helping clients connect past experiences to present patterns and guiding them toward new ways of thinking, relating, and responding. My work blends compassion with practical tools, supporting trauma healing, anxiety, neurodivergence, ADHD, and major life transitions with care and clarity
My ideal clients are people who are ready to go beyond surface-level coping and explore the deeper roots of what keeps them stuck. Many are those navigating major life transitions, trauma survivors seeking healing, or neurodivergent (ADHD) individuals and couples working toward self-acceptance and healthier relationships. They value warmth, curiosity, and depth — and want therapy to be a space where they can grow, heal, and reconnect with who they truly are.
Imagine anxiety is like a noisy passenger in the backseat of your car. ACT doesn’t try to kick that passenger out — that usually doesn’t work. Instead, it teaches you how to keep driving toward where you want to go (your values) even if anxiety is talking in the background. Over time, the noise often gets quieter on its own. The goal isn’t to “get rid of” pain or erase thoughts — it’s to help you build a rich, meaningful life alongside the full range of human emotions. It’s about growing your capacity to live, love, and choose what matters — even when things feel hard.
CBT helps you break unhelpful cycles, reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression, and build more balanced, helpful ways of thinking and responding to life. a way to understand how your thoughts, feelings, and actions work together — and how small shifts in one area can make life feel easier. It’s not about “thinking positive” or pretending everything is fine. Instead, it’s about noticing patterns in how your mind reacts, learning new ways to respond, and giving yourself tools to feel more in control.
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a type of talk therapy designed to help people heal from trauma and PTSD by changing the way they understand and relate to what happened. After trauma, the brain can get stuck in painful thoughts like “It was my fault” or “I’m never safe.” CPT helps you examine and reframe those beliefs so they stop controlling how you feel and live. 🔄 How It Works Understand how trauma affects thoughts: You learn how trauma can change beliefs about yourself, others, and the world. Identify “stuck points”: These are unhelpful thoughts or beliefs that keep you stuck in pain (e.g., guilt, shame, mistrust). Challenge and reframe them: Through structured exercises and reflection, you learn to look at the evidence, question those thoughts, and replace them with more balanced, realistic ones.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a type of therapy based on the idea that we all have many different “parts” inside us — like an inner family. Each part has its own feelings, beliefs, and ways of protecting us. None of these parts are bad; they all developed for a reason, often to help us survive hard experiences. IFS helps you get to know these parts, heal the ones that carry pain, and lead your inner system from a calm, wise place called the Self — the core “you” beneath all the noise. 🧩 How It Works Identify your parts: You might notice a part that’s anxious, one that’s angry, one that avoids things, or one that criticizes you. Understand their roles: These parts are usually trying to protect you, even if their strategies don’t feel helpful now. Build a relationship: Instead of fighting or ignoring them, you learn to listen with curiosity and compassion. Heal wounded parts: Often, there are younger, hurt parts beneath the surface that need care and attention. Lead with Self: As parts feel seen and safe, your wise, grounded Self naturally becomes the leader of your inner system.