New to Grow
Hi there, I’m Genna! I’m a licensed clinical social worker who believes deeply in creating a space where you can slow down, exhale, and feel truly seen. My work is grounded in gentleness and connection, with the understanding that every person carries a story shaped by love, loss, resilience, and the longing to feel understood. I support individuals moving through grief, caregiving stress, and life transitions, as well as those navigating health challenges, chronic pain, chronic illness, and the tender realities of aging. These experiences can shift our sense of self, stir up old wounds, and bring forward questions we never thought we would have to ask. You deserve a place where all of that can be held with care. My approach is calm, relational, and deeply human. I value presence, the kind that does not rush your process, does not expect you to be anywhere other than where you are, and honors the courage it takes simply to show up. I walk alongside people through moments of uncertainty, heartbreak, exhaustion, and rediscovery, helping them find steadiness and self compassion in the midst of it all. At the heart of my work is a profound respect for the human experience. I believe healing happens in relationship, through being witnessed, understood, and gently supported as you make sense of what life has asked of you. Even in seasons of pain or change, I believe hope can grow quietly in connection and in the small moments where you feel even a bit more like yourself. My hope is to offer a space where you feel safe, supported, and held with compassion, a space where your story matters, your feelings belong, and you can reconnect with what is most important to you at your own pace.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session is a gentle beginning, a space to slow down, breathe, and start where you are. We’ll spend time getting to know each other and exploring what brings you to therapy at this moment in your life. There’s no pressure to have everything figured out; this session is about creating comfort and understanding. I’ll invite you to share what feels important, your story, your concerns, or simply what’s been feeling heavy or unclear. I’ll also ask questions to better understand your experiences, background, and what you hope for in our work together. Together, we’ll begin shaping the direction of therapy in a way that feels meaningful and manageable for you. I want you to leave the session with a sense of relief and hope, knowing that this is a space where you can show up fully and be met with care, curiosity, and respect. I believe therapy is built on trust, not perfection. So rather than rushing into goals, our first session focuses on connection, helping you feel grounded and seen. From there, we’ll move at a pace that honors both your comfort and your capacity, creating a foundation for our work ahead.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My biggest strengths lie in my compassionate, grounding presence and my ability to offer unconditional positive regard so clients feel truly seen, safe, and valued exactly as they are. I bring deep empathy and attunement into every session, listening closely to both what is shared and what is held quietly beneath the surface. I have extensive experience supporting individuals through grief, caregiving stress, chronic illness, chronic pain, health related challenges, and the complexities of aging. My approach is calm, relational, and client centered, meeting each person at their own pace and honoring the courage it takes simply to show up.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I support individuals who are navigating loss in its many forms, from the death of a loved one to the quiet, unspoken grief that comes with change. Grief can appear in many ways, through illness, caregiving, shifts in identity, the end of a relationship, or the loss of a future once imagined. I often work with people who feel unseen in their pain or unsure how to move forward when life no longer looks the way it used to. Many of my clients come to therapy carrying both love and exhaustion, trying to make sense of emotions that feel overwhelming or difficult to name. Some are learning to live within a new reality after a deep loss, while others are beginning to recognize the grief that has been quietly shaping their days for years. In our work together, I help clients bring compassion to their experience, softening the expectation to “get over it” and instead learning how to live alongside what hurts with gentleness and care. Together, we work toward steadiness, meaning, and connection. Creating space for healing, growth, and a deeper sense of self to emerge.
Grief Therapy
Through grief therapy, I work with clients to identify and process the multidimensional aspects of loss, including shifts in roles, beliefs, and relationships. Using interventions such as narrative retelling, emotion regulation, and meaning reconstruction, I help clients develop adaptive coping strategies and self-understanding. The work centers on creating space for both grief and renewal, fostering self-compassion throughout the healing process.
Compassion Focused
I use Compassion Focused Therapy to help clients turn inward with tenderness, learning to cradle their pain instead of fighting it. In that compassion, we find room for both grief and growth to coexist.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
In our work together, I help clients learn practical tools to manage emotions, navigate relationships, and find balance between acceptance and change. We focus on staying present, building coping skills, and responding to life with more intention and calm. Over time, these practices create a sense of stability and self-trust.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I use a values-based approach to help you move through life’s challenges with more clarity and compassion. Instead of trying to push feelings away, we learn to sit with them and still choose actions that reflect what’s important to you.
Motivational Interviewing
I use a compassionate, strengths-based approach to help you connect with your inner motivation for change. We explore what’s getting in the way and what matters most to you, creating space for authentic progress. My role is to listen, guide, and help you rediscover your own sense of possibility.