(she/her)
Throughout my life, I have always valued being included, seen, and accepted for exactly who I am as an individual. This made me curious about how human beings function and process the world around them. In my educational and personal journey to discover this, I became a clinician who works hard to ensure everyone I work with feels included, seen, accepted, and supported in maintaining their true authentic selves.
Our first session together, the intake, will review your rights as a client, what you can expect from me as your therapist, and an assessment of your reasons for seeking therapy and your needs. Although the process may feel invasive, the more you share, the more I will be able to support you. I am grateful to all who are willing to share their most vulnerable experiences and for being on the journey with you!
I am culturally competant, strengths based, and eclectic as I am trained in various modalities. I can aid in problem-solving, case management, and resource linkage. This means that I can support you with identifying problems and solutions, identifying resources if necessary, and guiding you in taking actionable steps on your journey to meet your goals. Whether this is your first step into therapy or you are finding your way back, I am proud of you. Healing is a journey and I strive to walk with you in that journey. As a therapist, I pride myself in tailoring my support to the individual needs, strengths, and personal goals of each and every person however they may walk through this world. I strive to create a collaborative and safe environment for my clients. With that said, I will always attune my communication to what is pertinent in the moment for the session and will ask what you feel comfortable with, whether it is aiding with reflection or a more direct approach.
As a therapist with a focus on BIPOC Women and LGBTQ+ indivduals of transitional age young adults (ages 18-36). My clientele typically consist of those going through life transitions, interpersonal connection concerns, childhood and racial trauma, however I pride myself in tailoring my support to the individual needs, strengths, and personal goals of each and every person however they may walk through this world.
Motivational Interviewing
This is the very basis of my approach and training in being able to effectively listen and respond to your needs.
Strength-Based
Everyone has strengths that can be essential to your healing. My role is to aid you in identifying and affriming these strengths, even if you do not see it yourself.
Trauma Informed Care
I begin to understand you and meet you where you are and from where you come from in order to get you where you want to be.
Eclectic
As a Social Worker, I am trained in a variety of evidence based practices and use techniques to tailor my approach to the individual. Techniques I regularly use stem from Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness, Somatic, Dialectical Behavioral, and Expressive therapy practices.