(she/her)
New to Grow
I have over 35 years of experience as a social worker and therapist, working with individuals across all stages of life. My approach blends insight-oriented therapy with practical tools, helping clients better understand themselves while also making meaningful changes in their daily lives. I draw from several approaches, including talk therapys, and holistic methods that focus on the connection between mind and body. At the heart of my work is helping clients build self-esteem, process past emotional pain, and feel a greater sense of safety and stability within themselves. I strive to create a space where you feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and experiences at your own pace. Together, we will work toward helping you feel more grounded, more aware, and more able to move forward in a way that feels right for you.
Our first session is a chance for you to share what’s been on your mind and what you would like support with. I take an open and flexible approach, allowing you to guide the conversation while I listen and help organize what feels most important. If helpful, I may offer gentle feedback or observations and check in with you to see what resonates. We will begin to understand your experiences and identify areas you’d like to work on. There is no pressure to have everything figured out—this is a collaborative process, and we will move at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
I bring patience, deep listening, and a thoughtful, intuitive approach to my work. I pay close attention to both what is said and what may be harder to express. When appropriate, I use guided imagery and creative techniques to help you connect with your inner strengths and move through challenges. Our goal is to make you feel more empowered about your life.
I work well with individuals facing a wide range of challenges, including depression, trauma, identity exploration, and life transitions. I have experience supporting survivors of difficult and painful experiences, as well as individuals seeking greater self-understanding and personal growth. I appreciate clients who are open to exploring their inner world and find that I offer a helpful and dynamic space to create meaningful change in their lives and live with a greater ease and appreciation of it.
Eclectic
I use a variety of methods including visualizations & dream work where we reprocess the dream and revise it to gain new insights, some simple drawing work, and your early history and dynamics are always discussed. There is more but this is a basic comprehensive method towards reworking the difficult and painful/traumas that prevent you from feeling a strong and contented relationship with your life.