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New to Grow
I am a compassionate and client-centered psychotherapist with over three years of direct psychotherapy experience and five years of combined experience in social services and community behavioral health. Through careful evaluation to inform an accurate understanding of each client’s needs, I develop individualized treatment plans that are collaborative, goal-oriented, and adaptable over time. My practice is distinguished by my ability to create a safe, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment to thoughtfully challenge clients’ unhelpful thought patterns. i encourage clients to examine assumptions, consider alternative perspectives, and develop more balanced, constructive ways of thinking in a way that fosters trust, resilience, and meaningful change.
The first session is about helping you feel safe, getting to know you, and starting to understand how I can support you—at your pace. You can expect a calm, safe and nonjudgmental environment. We’ll talk about what’s bringing you into therapy, identify goals and where you're needing support. I’ll also ask some questions to understand your background, your current situation, and what’s important to you. You’ll also have space to ask questions about the process. The focus is to create a space of trust and comfort where you feel safe and respected.
I utilize an integrative, evidence-based approach grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Because of my background in both psychology and social work, I look at mental health as part of your overall wellbeing—not just what’s happening in your thoughts or emotions, but also what’s going on in your daily life, your relationships, your environment, and your physical health.
I support a diverse population of clients navigating a range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, transitional life events, cultural and identity issues, and emotional regulation challenges. With experience working in both individual and community settings advocating for client needs, I bring a strong commitment to strengths-based, collaborative care to empower clients to build practical skills for long-term wellbeing.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of therapy that helps you understand how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. The idea is that sometimes the way we think about a situation can make us feel worse or act in ways that don’t really help us. In CBT, we work together to: 1. Notice patterns in your thinking—especially thoughts that might be overly negative or unhelpful 2. Gently challenge those thoughts and look at them from a more balanced, realistic perspective 3. Try out new behaviors that can improve how you feel and handle situations
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness-based therapy is about learning how to pay attention to what’s happening in the present moment—your thoughts, feelings, and body sensations—without judging them or trying to push them away. This is a versatile tool that can be useful to incorporate in various modalities including CBT, DBT, and ACT. A lot of the time, our minds get stuck worrying about the future or replaying the past. Mindfulness helps you come back to right now, so you’re not as caught up in those patterns. In this kind of treatment, we work on: 1. Noticing your thoughts and feelings as they come and go, rather than getting overwhelmed by them 2. Responding instead of reacting, so you have more choice in how you handle things Building awareness of your body and stress signals, which can help you manage anxiety or tension earlier 3. Practicing simple exercises, like focusing on your breath, body scans, or mindful movement
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about helping you build a life that feels meaningful to you, even if difficult thoughts or emotions show up along the way. Instead of trying to get rid of uncomfortable feelings—like anxiety, sadness, or self-doubt—ACT focuses on helping you: Make room for those experiences without letting them control your actions Step back from unhelpful thoughts, so they have less power over you Get clear on what really matters to you—your values, like relationships, growth, or purpose Take small, meaningful actions in line with those values, even when things feel hard.
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma-informed therapy is an approach that recognizes how past difficult or overwhelming experiences can affect how you feel, think, and respond today. It explores how that has shaped your nervous system and coping strategies. In this kind of therapy, we move at your pace and focus on helping you feel safe, both in the room and in your own body. We pay attention to how your mind and body react to stress. We build tools to help you feel more grounded and in control, and in so doing, we might work on things like understanding triggers, regulating emotions, noticing body sensations, and building a sense of safety and trust. The goal is to help you feel more stable, empowered, and able to handle what’s happening in your life now.
Strength-Based
A strengths-based approach to therapy focuses on what’s already working for you—not just what’s challenging or wrong. It means we look at your abilities, your resilience, your values, and the ways you’ve already gotten through hardships, and we use those as the foundation for change. Instead of seeing you as ‘broken’ or needing to be fixed, I see you as someone who already has important skills and strengths—we just build on them and apply them in new ways. We’ll identify things like your coping skills, supports, personal qualities, and past successes. Then we use those to help you handle current challenges, set goals, and make changes that feel realistic and empowering.