New to Grow
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults and mature teens seeking relief from stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. I provide a calm, supportive space where clients can slow down, make sense of what they are experiencing, and begin building meaningful change. My work is grounded, collaborative, and practical. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a partnership rather than a process being done to you. I draw from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, Person-centered Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy to help clients develop insight, stress tolerance, emotional balance, and effective coping strategies. I see my role as walking alongside you while offering perspective, tools, and support. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected in your daily life and relationships.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
The first session is about creating a space where you feel safe, heard, and supported. We will start by talking about what brought you to therapy and what feels most important for you right now. You will have room to share your story, your concerns, and what you hope might change, at a pace that feels comfortable. I will ask thoughtful questions to help me understand your experiences, patterns, and strengths, while keeping the session grounded and conversational. Together, we will begin clarifying goals and identifying what kind of support would be most helpful for you. There is no pressure to have everything figured out. The first session is about building connection, gaining clarity, and starting to create a plan that fits your needs, preferences, and pace.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest strength is my ability to create a therapy space that feels both emotionally safe and practically useful. Clients often tell me they feel comfortable opening up while also appreciating the structure and direction I bring to sessions. I integrate CBT, DBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic, and strengths-based approaches to help clients manage symptoms, understand deeper emotional patterns, and make meaningful changes in daily life. I focus on both insight and action so that therapy leads to real progress, not just good conversations. I take a collaborative approach and see clients as the experts in their own lives. My role is to offer perspective, tools, and support while helping you reconnect with your own strengths. I believe change happens through a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, empathy, and respect.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I am best positioned to work with adults and mature teens who feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or worn down by ongoing stress, anxiety, or relationship difficulties. Many of my clients are high-functioning on the outside but internally struggling with overthinking, emotional exhaustion, self-doubt, or feeling disconnected from themselves or others. I frequently support clients navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship and interpersonal conflict, work stress, identity shifts, and periods of emotional overwhelm. Some clients come in knowing exactly what they want to work on, while others simply know that something feels off and they want support sorting it out. I work especially well with clients who want both understanding and practical change. You may be reflective, motivated, and open to growth, even if you are unsure where to begin. My approach is a good fit for those who want to build emotional awareness, strengthen relationships, improve coping, and create a more balanced, grounded life.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a core approach in my work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. I use CBT to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, understand how these patterns impact emotions and behavior, and develop practical skills to create meaningful change. Sessions often include collaborative exploration of beliefs, gentle cognitive restructuring, and real-world skill practice to help clients build confidence and reduce distress. My approach is structured but flexible, ensuring that tools are tailored to each client’s goals, pace, and lived experience.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an important part of my work with clients who experience emotional dysregulation, intense stress, and difficulty managing overwhelming feelings. I integrate DBT skills to help clients build distress tolerance, improve emotion regulation, strengthen interpersonal effectiveness, and increase mindfulness in daily life. In practice, this means helping clients learn how to navigate strong emotions without making things worse, communicate needs more effectively, and stay grounded during challenging moments. I use DBT in a practical, supportive way that emphasizes skill-building, self-compassion, and steady progress rather than perfection.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Person-Centered Therapy is the foundation of how I build trust and safety in the therapeutic relationship. I use this approach to create a nonjudgmental, supportive space where clients feel heard, respected, and understood. By emphasizing empathy, authenticity, and collaboration, I help clients explore their experiences at their own pace while strengthening self-awareness and confidence. This approach allows clients to reconnect with their own values and inner strengths, while also providing a stable base for integrating more structured, skills-based therapies when helpful.
Psychodynamic
Psychodynamic Therapy informs how I help clients understand the deeper patterns shaping their emotions, relationships, and sense of self. I use this approach to explore how early experiences, attachment patterns, and unconscious beliefs continue to influence current behaviors and reactions. In practice, this often involves identifying recurring themes, noticing emotional responses in relationships, and developing insight into why certain situations feel especially difficult. By increasing self-understanding and emotional awareness, clients are able to make more intentional choices and experience greater freedom in their relationships and daily lives.