New to Grow
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing virtual psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. I support clients navigating relationship challenges, parenting stress, trauma, anxiety, and major life transitions. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, culturally informed, and goal-oriented shaped by extensive experience in community mental health and private practice, helping clients strengthen communication, build emotional awareness, and develop practical tools that support long-term healing, balance, and meaningful change.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session is a supportive, structured space to get to know one another and clarify what brings you to therapy. We will review important background information, discuss your goals, and explore what feels most important for you right now. I'll explain how therapy works, answer any questions you have, and collaborate with you to begin shaping a treatment plan that feels realistic, respectful, and aligned with your needs. There is no pressure to share everything at once-this session is about building comfort, clarity, and trust.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest are my ability to quickly build trust, assess complex family and relational dynamics, and translate insight into practical, sustainable change. I bring extensive experience across community mental health, private practice, and higher-acuity settings, allowing me to support clients navigating trauma, relationship conflict, parenting challenges, and major life transitions. My approach is relational, culturally informed, and goal-oriented, helping clients feel understood while actively moving toward meaningful progress.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work best with individuals, couples, and families who are ready to better understand themselves and their relationships. My ideal clients may be navigating emotional overwhelm, relationship conflict, parenting stress, life transitions, trauma, or burnout. They are open to reflection, growth, and developing healthier communication, boundaries, and coping strategies. Whether you are seeking clarity, healing, or stronger connections, I support clients who are committed to meaningful change at a sustainable pace.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I use solution-focused approaches to help clients identify their strengths, existing resources, and moments when challenges feel more manageable. Rather than staying stuck in problems, we work collaboratively to clarify goals, build on what is already working, and create practical steps toward meaningful change. This approach is especially helpful for clients seeking clarity, direction, and forward momentum in a relatively short period of time.
Family Therapy
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I view individuals within the context of their relationships and family systems. In family therapy, I support families in improving communication, strengthening boundaries, and addressing patterns that contribute to conflict or distress. Sessions are structured to create a safe, respectful space where each voice is heard and families can work toward healthier dynamics and stronger connections.
Trauma Informed Care
My practice is grounded in trauma-informed care, meaning I prioritize safety, trust, collaboration, and empowerment in every session. I recognize how past trauma can impact emotional regulation, relationships, and daily functioning, and I work at a pace that feels respectful and manageable for each client. This approach helps clients build insight, resilience, and coping skills without re-traumatization.
Couples Counseling
In couples counseling, I help partners better understand one another, improve communication, and navigate challenges such as conflict, life transitions, trust, and emotional disconnection. I focus on identifying patterns within the relationship, strengthening emotional awareness, and fostering healthier ways of expressing needs. My approach is collaborative and supportive, helping couples work toward greater clarity, balance, and mutual respect.
Strength-Based
I take a strength-based approach by helping clients recognize their resilience, capabilities, and personal values, even during difficult periods. Therapy is not just about addressing challenges, but also about identifying what has helped clients survive, adapt, and grow. By building on these strengths, clients are better able to develop confidence, insight, and sustainable coping strategies.