In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session, we will focus on getting to know you—not just your symptoms, but your story. I’ll ask about what’s bringing you to therapy, current stressors, and any history of trauma, grief, anxiety, or depression that may be impacting you. We will move at a pace that feels safe and manageable. You will not be expected to share everything at once. My goal is to create a supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and respected. By the end of the session, we’ll identify initial goals and outline a direction for our work together, including which treatment approaches may best support your healing.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My greatest strength is helping clients move beyond surface-level coping and address the root of their emotional pain. I create a space that is both compassionate and structured—where you feel supported while also gently challenged toward growth. My work is trauma-informed and integrates ACT-informed, Compassion-Focused, and parts-informed approaches, along with EMDR-informed strategies when appropriate. I focus on reducing shame, strengthening emotional resilience, and supporting lasting change.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I specialize in working with educators and helping professionals who are navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and burnout. Many of my clients are accustomed to caring for others while minimizing their own emotional needs, often carrying unresolved stress, loss, or trauma beneath the surface. I work best with individuals who are ready to move beyond survival mode, address patterns rooted in shame or self-doubt, and build healthier boundaries and emotional resilience. While I have a strong focus on supporting helping professionals, I welcome any adult seeking trauma-informed, compassion-centered care.