LPC, 3 years of experience
New to Grow
I’m so glad you’re here. Reaching out for support is a meaningful first step, and I’m honored to be part of that journey with you. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and supported from the very beginning. I work with teens and adults who are navigating anxiety, grief, life changes, and relationship challenges... or just feeling stuck. My approach is down-to-earth and collaborative — we’ll work together at your pace, using practical tools and genuine connection to help you move toward the life you want. If this sounds like the kind of support you’re looking for, I’d love to connect and see how we can work together.
In our sessions, I communicate with warmth, empathy, and a non-judgmental approach, keeping our conversations supportive but focused on real progress. I strive to create a safe, calming space where you feel truly heard.I work closely with clients to set meaningful, realistic goals that reflect what’s most important to them. We collaborate to break larger goals into manageable steps, so progress feels achievable and empowering. As we work together, your goals may evolve as you gain new insights. We can adapt our plan at any time to ensure it’s always meaningful and relevant to you. I’m here to provide the support, guidance, and practical tools you need to keep moving toward where you want to be, even when things feel challenging. Together, we’ll explore your feelings, identify patterns, and practice practical skills you can use every day. Along the way, I will be encouraging and motivating so you can feel empowered as you grow at your own pace.
I use an eclectic approach, pulling from different methods like cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, brainspotting, and solution-focused techniques, to name a few. This flexibility allows me to tailor each session to what you need most in the moment—whether that’s learning a new coping skill, exploring emotions more deeply, or finding small, realistic ways to move toward your goals. Together, we’ll work at your pace to build insight, develop tools that actually work for you, and create meaningful change over time. My role is to walk alongside you, offering support and guidance as you discover your own strengths.
I love working with teens and adults who are navigating life’s ups and downs and are ready for support in finding their way forward. Many of my clients come to me feeling anxious, depressed, have past trauma, or are unsure how to manage big emotions and stressful situations. Some are working through transitions like starting a new job, changes in family dynamics, or shifts in relationships. Others simply want a safe space to better understand themselves and build new skills for everyday life, no matter where they are starting. My role is to meet you right there. Together, we’ll explore what’s getting in the way, practice new skills, and celebrate progress along the way.
Using this framework helps my client's understand how early relationships influence emotions, behavior, and connection with others. Overall, I use attachment-based treatment to help clients heal relational wounds, develop secure connections, and build a stronger sense of self.
Brainspotting is a brain- and body-based therapeutic approach used to process trauma, emotional distress, and stored experiences that traditional talk therapy may not fully reach. Brainspotting is used to help clients move beyond surface-level coping and access deeper healing, especially when trauma, anxiety, or stuck patterns are rooted in the body and nervous system.
I use CBT to help clients understand how their thinking patterns influence their emotions and actions, and to develop practical tools that support healthier responses and lasting improvement. Clients learn to identify automatic thoughts and belief patterns that impact how they feel and respond in daily situations. We evaluate the accuracy of thoughts and replace them with more balanced, realistic perspectives. We will practice strategies such as problem-solving, relaxation techniques, behavioral activation, and gradual exposure to reduce avoidance.
When using EFT, I focus on helping clients understand and transform emotional experiences within relationships. This method includes supporting clients and couples in identifying patterns of emotional interaction, deepening emotional awareness, and fostering secure, healthy connections.
From this approach, we focus on cultivating present-moment awareness, self-compassion, and nonjudgmental acceptance of thoughts and emotions. Using mindfulness in counseling includes supporting my clients in managing stress, anxiety, depression, and emotional reactivity through awareness and intentional practice.