Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 10 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Career Counseling, Life Transitions and 10 more.
New to Grow
I’m a clinical therapist who believes meaningful change begins with feeling genuinely understood. My work centers on creating a safe, grounded space where you can explore your experiences, reconnect with your strengths, and move toward a life that feels more aligned with who you are. I integrate evidence‑based approaches with a warm, collaborative style to support you through challenges such as anxiety, life transitions, relationship stress, and emotional overwhelm. I’m a clinical therapist who believes meaningful change begins with feeling genuinely understood. My work centers on creating a safe, grounded space where you can explore your experiences, reconnect with your strengths, and move toward a life that feels more aligned with who you are.
In the first session, clients can expect a calm, welcoming space where they can slow down and begin sharing their story at a pace that feels comfortable. We focus on getting to know what brought them in—what feels heavy, what feels confusing, and what they hope might change. I guide the conversation with thoughtful questions, helping them explore their experiences without pressure or judgment. Clients leave the first session with a clearer sense of direction. They gain an understanding of how therapy will work, what our partnership will look like, and what immediate steps we can take together. Most importantly, they walk away feeling heard, supported, and reassured that they don’t have to navigate their challenges alone.
My therapeutic approach is collaborative, insight‑oriented, and grounded in evidence‑based practice. I work from a place of curiosity and respect, helping clients explore the beliefs, patterns, and experiences that shape their lives. I often integrate Socratic questioning to gently challenge stuck points, broaden perspective, and support clients in discovering their own clarity and agency. I draw from cognitive‑behavioral, strengths‑based, and trauma‑informed frameworks, but I tailor each session to the person in front of me. My goal is to create a space where clients feel safe enough to be honest, supported enough to take risks, and empowered enough to make meaningful changes.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to look inward, even if that feels unfamiliar or a little intimidating. They may be navigating anxiety, relationship stress, life transitions, or a sense of being overwhelmed, but they’re open to exploring their patterns with honesty and curiosity. They value a therapeutic space that feels safe, collaborative, and grounded—where they can slow down, reflect, and begin to understand themselves more deeply. They don’t need to have everything figured out; they simply need a willingness to show up as they are. I’m especially drawn to working with clients who want both insight and practical tools—people who appreciate gentle challenge, thoughtful questions, and a therapist who helps them reconnect with their strengths. Together, we build clarity, confidence, and meaningful change at a pace that feels right for them.
I use CBT as a practical, structured method to help clients understand how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another. In our work together, CBT becomes a collaborative process: we identify unhelpful patterns, explore the beliefs that keep those patterns in place, and practice new ways of thinking and responding. Clients learn to notice their internal dialogue, challenge distorted or limiting thoughts, and replace them with more balanced, realistic ones. We pair this insight with behavioral strategies—like coping skills, exposure to avoided situations, or small, achievable action steps—to support real‑world change. CBT helps clients build clarity, confidence, and a sense of agency. Over time, they develop tools they can use outside of therapy, allowing them to navigate stress, anxiety, and difficult emotions with greater resilience.
In my work, person‑centered therapy means creating a space where clients feel genuinely heard, respected, and accepted exactly as they are. I follow their pace, their goals, and their lived experience—trusting that people grow best when they feel safe and understood. My role is to offer empathy, authenticity, and non‑judgment, helping clients reconnect with their strengths and make choices that feel true to them. This approach supports deep self‑awareness and empowers clients to move toward change with confidence and clarity.
I use culturally responsive therapy by honoring each client’s identity, values, and lived experience. I avoid assumptions, invite conversations about culture when they feel meaningful, and adapt my approach to fit the client’s worldview. The goal is for clients to feel seen, respected, and supported in a way that aligns with who they are.
I use mindfulness therapy to help clients slow down, notice their thoughts and emotions without judgment, and build a more grounded awareness of their internal experience. In practice, this often means guiding clients through simple breathing exercises, present‑moment check‑ins, or mindful reflection to help them respond rather than react. Mindfulness supports clients in developing calm, clarity, and emotional regulation—skills they can carry into daily life.
I use motivational interviewing to help clients clarify what they want and strengthen their own motivation for change. In session, this looks like asking open, curious questions, reflecting their values back to them, and exploring both the reasons they feel stuck and the reasons they want things to be different. Rather than pushing solutions, I guide clients to identify their own goals and build confidence in their ability to move toward them. MI supports autonomy, reduces ambivalence, and helps clients take meaningful, self‑directed steps forward.