LCSW, 12 years of experience
New to Grow
Welcome – I'm Glad You're Here I’m a humanistic and compassionate therapist who works with adults ages 18 to 64 navigating a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions. My approach is grounded in the belief that every person has the capacity for growth, healing, and meaningful change. I view therapy as a collaborative process, where we work together to explore your unique experiences and uncover the strengths that already exist within you. Rather than focusing solely on symptoms, I aim to understand the whole person—your values, relationships, history, and hopes for the future. Whether you're facing a difficult season or seeking deeper self-understanding, my goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel seen, heard, and supported. Together, we’ll identify what healing looks like for you and walk that path side by side.
"In our first session, we’ll focus on building rapport and beginning the process of understanding you from a biopsychosocial perspective. This means we’ll explore different areas of your life—biological, psychological, and social—to get a holistic view of your experiences. The insights we gather will help lay the foundation for a treatment plan that not only addresses current symptoms but also supports your overall well-being and functioning in all areas of life."
"One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is bringing lived experience into my work, allowing me to connect with clients on a deeply human level. I take a genuine, open, and honest approach grounded in humanistic values, creating a safe and non-judgmental space. By using a strengths-based framework, I meet clients where they are, honoring their unique journey and empowering them to build on their own resilience."
My ideal client is an adult between the ages of 18 and 64 who is motivated to engage in the healing process and committed to personal growth. They may be navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or grief. Whether they're seeking clarity, coping strategies, or deeper self-understanding, they are ready to explore their inner world with openness and curiosity.
Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in my practice involves integrating structured, evidence-based techniques to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts, behaviors, and emotional responses. And discover how these all influence each other.
I use based attachment therapy in practice to help clients understand and heal from disruptions in their early attachment experiences—typically with caregivers—that affect their current relationships, emotional regulation, and sense of self. It's grounded in attachment theory, which suggests that early relationships shape how we relate to others throughout life.
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) in practice involves applying techniques designed to help individuals cultivate self-compassion and reduce self-criticism, shame, and emotional distress. utilizing integrative principles from evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). It’s particularly effective for clients who struggle with high levels of shame and self-criticism, such as those with depression, trauma, or eating disorders.
Existential therapy in practice involves creating a therapeutic space where clients are encouraged to confront and explore core human concerns such as meaning, freedom, isolation, death, and responsibility. Rather than focusing on symptom reduction or behavioral change alone, existential therapy aims to help individuals live more authentically and meaningfully.
Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) in Therapy is an approach that recognizes the widespread impact of trauma and integrates this understanding into every aspect of therapeutic work. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, trauma-informed care prioritizes safety, trust, and empowerment. Addressing distressing symptoms from a variety of approaches which can include-Polyvagal, Somatic, Trauma informed CBT.