(she/they)
New to Grow
I have worked as a community based clinician for about 5 years, mainly working with youth who have been, or are currently, in the foster care system as well as on probation. My work and learning has been centered around supporting families and youth who have experienced significant trauma, grief, loss, and other impactful experiences throughout their lives. I have loved being able to be a solid object in the lives of others, and I hope to continue to provide a trusting space that invites curiosity, sadness, laughter, patience, and all the other very real human emotions we experience.
Our first session with mostly consist of me getting to know you by asking questions about what is bringing you to therapy, a little about your identity, any history you'd like to share, and anything else you'd like me to know about you.
I absolutely love being a therapist. It's an honor to be able to be there for others, to experience their pain alongside them, and to see the joy when they recognize their successes. I like to bring some humor into the room, when appropriate, and also find ways to hold you accountable for your change when needed.
I have the most experience working with children and adolescents who have experienced early childhood trauma and who might now be experiencing trauma symptoms, PTSD, anxiety, depression, etc. I have experience working with adult caregivers who are struggling with parenting. I am also hoping to support couples who are experiencing conflict, wanting to get ahead of potential conflict, or who just want to practice better communication.
Relational
I have found that a relational approach allows individuals to bring their whole self, past and present, to sessions. It allows an individual to understand how their childhoods, trauma, attachment, interpersonal relationships, anxiety/depression, etc. contribute to what they are experiencing now. I encourage individuals to be courageous in exploring how they feel and what they need. I also incorporate mindfulness and grounding techniques to help reconnect oneself with their body experience.