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

Starting therapy can feel both hopeful and nerve-wracking. Our first session is a gentle, low-pressure conversation focused on understanding what brought you in and what you’re hoping for. We’ll explore what’s feeling most challenging right now, any goals, concerns, or questions you have about therapy, relevant personal, relational, or medical experiences, and what support looks like for you at this stage. You don’t need to have everything figured out before coming in. We’ll move at your pace and begin shaping an approach that feels supportive, realistic, and aligned with your needs.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is my ability to sit with complex, emotionally heavy experiences without rushing to fix or minimize them. I specialize in working with clients navigating cancer, caregiving, grief, intimacy concerns, and major life transitions—situations where uncertainty, loss, and identity shifts are often central. I bring a calm, relational presence to sessions and help clients make sense of their experiences in a way that feels validating and empowering. Clients often share that they feel deeply heard, understood, and less alone, even when discussing topics that feel overwhelming or difficult to name. I integrate compassion-focused, attachment-based, and strengths-based approaches to help clients reduce self-criticism, strengthen emotional resilience, and develop healthier relationships—with themselves and with others. My work is collaborative and paced intentionally, allowing space for insight, emotional processing, and meaningful change.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work with adults and couples who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck, particularly in the context of illness, loss, or major life changes. I’m especially well-suited to support people navigating cancer, survivorship, or caregiving, including the emotional adjustment, grief, identity changes, and fear of recurrence that often accompany these experiences. I also work with individuals adjusting to medical diagnoses, chronic illness, or significant health changes, as well as those experiencing grief or anticipatory loss. In addition, I support clients struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, emotional numbness, or self-doubt, and those exploring concerns related to intimacy, sexual health, body image, or desire changes. I work with couples facing communication challenges, emotional distance, or intimacy concerns, particularly when stress, illness, or major life transitions are involved. I provide affirming, inclusive care for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples and welcome those exploring non-traditional relationship structures.