Get to know me

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

Your first session with me is all about getting to know you—what brings you to therapy, what’s been challenging, and what you hope to gain from our work together. We'll go over your intake information, discuss confidentiality and boundaries, and begin exploring your goals. I’ll ask questions to better understand your history, current concerns, and what’s most important to you right now. This is a conversation, not an interrogation—you're encouraged to share at your own pace. By the end of our session, we’ll talk about a plan for moving forward, and you’ll leave with a clearer sense of what therapy with me will look like.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

What makes my work unique is the blend of real-world experience, evidence-based methods, and a down-to-earth, compassionate approach. I’ve spent years working with individuals facing addiction, trauma, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm—often when they’ve hit a point where "just coping" isn’t enough anymore. My background in substance abuse counseling has sharpened my ability to meet people where they are, while helping them move toward meaningful, lasting change. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help clients break patterns of negative thinking, build emotional resilience, and reconnect with their strengths. I’m direct but supportive, and I believe therapy should not only help you understand your struggles—but also give you the tools to actively change them. My clients leave sessions feeling more grounded, more in control, and more hopeful about where they’re headed.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work best with individuals who feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them—whether it’s substance use, overwhelming emotions, self-doubt, or difficulty managing stress and relationships. My clients are often high-functioning but exhausted, motivated for change yet unsure where to start. They’re ready to do the work, even if they don’t have all the answers yet. If you’re someone who wants practical tools, honest feedback, and a therapist who will both support and challenge you, we’ll likely be a great fit. Together, we’ll focus on what's working, build on your strengths, and create real, sustainable change.