(she/her)
Welcome! My name is Genna, and I’m a licensed clinical social worker who believes in creating a space where you can slow down, exhale, and feel truly seen, especially in the midst of loss. Grief can follow the death of someone we love, but it can also arise through changes in health, chronic pain or illness, caregiving, aging, and the quieter losses of identity, independence, and the life we once imagined. My work is grounded in gentleness, connection, and deep respect for the complexity of grief. Loss can reshape our inner world, stir old wounds, and bring forward questions we never expected to carry. There is no right way to grieve, and you deserve a place where your experience can be held with care, without pressure to move on. I support individuals navigating grief, caregiver stress, and major life transitions, including those living with chronic illness and the tender realities of aging. My approach is calm, relational, and deeply human. I value presence that does not rush your process and honors the courage it takes to show up while carrying loss. I walk alongside people through uncertainty, heartbreak, exhaustion, and the slow process of finding steadiness again. Together, we make space for what has been lost while gently exploring what remains and what may still grow. My hope is to offer a space where your grief is honored, your story is welcomed, and you feel held with compassion as you find your way forward, at your own pace.
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.
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 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. I believe in walking this path together at your pace, honoring what has been lost while finding ways to carry forward the love and memories that remain.
Grief Therapy
Through grief therapy, I work with you 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 you 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 you turn inward with tenderness, learning to cradle 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)
ACT can support you in choosing how you want to respond to your inner experiences, even when life feels painful or uncertain. Together, we clarify values, practice acceptance and mindfulness, and work toward actions that feel intentional, self-directed, and aligned with personal meaning.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Our work together is grounded in a person-centered approach that prioritizes safety, trust, and collaboration. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you with curiosity and compassion as you explore challenges, strengths, and possibilities for change.