New to Grow
I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist committed to creating a supportive, collaborative space where clients feel heard and empowered. My clinical background includes experience as a first responder for children experiencing mental health crises, which strengthened my ability to remain calm, responsive, and grounded in high-stress situations. I value building authentic connections and helping clients develop practical tools for growth and resilience. Outside of the therapy room, I enjoy spending time in nature, being outdoors, hiking, baking, reading, and traveling, activities that help me stay balanced and present in both my personal and professional life.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
trust. Together, we will explore what brought you to counseling, identify your goals for treatment, and discuss how you hope to grow through this process. I will also ask about your preferences for the therapeutic environment to ensure our work feels supportive and aligned with your needs. As part of the intake process, I will gather general background information, including relevant history and any previous treatment experiences, so we can thoughtfully identify the most appropriate direction for your care moving forward.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
What makes me unique as a therapist is the balance I bring between warmth and steadiness. I naturally show up as cheerful and hopeful, while also offering a grounded presence that brings calm into chaotic or overwhelming moments, something I developed through working in high-intensity environments. I strive to create a space that feels safe and encouraging, where you can exhale and feel supported. At the same time, I am not afraid to gently challenge you when needed, helping you grow through life’s hard events rather than simply survive them. My goal is to walk alongside you with compassion, honesty, and confidence in your ability to heal and move forward.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work best with individuals who are navigating meaningful life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, and seasons of uncertainty. I have a particular passion for supporting young adults as they explore identity, purpose, and direction, as well as those processing church hurt or spiritual wounds. I also provide steady, compassionate care for individuals experiencing emotional crisis or overwhelming life stressors. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in helping clients feel safe, understood, and empowered as they heal, rebuild trust, strengthen coping skills, and move toward a more grounded and fulfilling life.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In my private practice, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to emotional distress and problematic behaviors. I collaborate with clients to examine the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and actions, and to develop more balanced, realistic perspectives. Through structured sessions, skill-building exercises, and practical homework, I support clients in building healthier coping strategies, improving mood, and creating lasting behavioral change.
Motivational Interviewing
In my private practice, I use Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help clients explore and resolve ambivalence about change in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. I focus on strengthening clients’ intrinsic motivation by using open-ended questions, reflective listening, affirmations, and collaborative goal-setting. Rather than directing change, I guide clients in identifying their own values and reasons for growth, empowering them to move toward meaningful and sustainable behavioral change.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
In private practice, I will use DBT to help clients build practical skills for managing emotions, reducing distress, and improving relationships. Through a balance of validation and change-focused strategies, I will guide clients in developing mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. By integrating these tools into sessions and encouraging clients to apply them between sessions, I will support them in creating meaningful, lasting change in their daily lives.
Strength-Based
In my private practice, I use a strengths-based approach to help clients recognize and build upon their existing abilities, resilience, and personal resources. Rather than focusing solely on problems or pathology, I collaborate with clients to identify their skills, values, cultural assets, and past successes as foundations for growth. Drawing from strengths-based and positive psychology principles, I support clients in reframing challenges as opportunities for empowerment. This approach fosters confidence, self-efficacy, and hope while guiding clients toward meaningful and sustainable change.