New to Grow
I’m a therapist who believes people deserve a place where they can breathe, slow down, and feel understood. For more than 25 years, I’ve helped adults navigate anxiety, trauma, stress, and life transitions with a steady, compassionate approach. My style is calm, warm, and down‑to‑earth—I meet you exactly where you are, without judgment or pressure. I deeply value every person I interact with. Everyone is welcome here.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
You can expect a steady, supportive space where you don’t have to hold everything alone. Clear, simple strategies that help you feel more in control of your thoughts and emotions. A therapist who truly cares, remembers the details, and shows up consistently. A collaborative process, where your voice, goals, and comfort guide the work.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I bring a mix of experience, empathy, and practical skill. I help you understand yourself more deeply, build confidence, and create real change—without ever making you feel overwhelmed. My goal is for you to leave sessions feeling lighter, clearer, and more capable.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Everyone is welcome. Clients often tell me they feel safe with me right away. I listen closely, help you make sense of what you’re feeling, and offer practical tools you can use in your daily life. I don’t rush you, and I don’t use a one‑size‑fits‑all approach. We move at your pace, focusing on what matters most to you.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is one of the core methods I draw on when helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma responses, relationship stress, and patterns that feel hard to break. With 25 years of clinical experience, I use CBT in a grounded, compassionate way—never rigid or cookie‑cutter. I help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and then guide them in building practical tools that create real, lasting change. 💬 What This Looks Like for You as a Client We identify the patterns that keep you stuck—thoughts that spiral, reactions that feel automatic, or beliefs that no longer serve you. We build new skills together, step by step, so you feel more in control of your emotions and daily life. You leave each session with something useful, whether it’s a new perspective, a strategy to try, or a clearer understanding of yourself. You stay in the driver’s seat. I guide, support, and teach—but you set the pace and the goals
Strength-Based
Strength‑based work is woven into every session I do. Instead of focusing only on what’s “wrong,” I help clients uncover the abilities, values, and inner resources they already have—and then use those strengths as the foundation for healing and growth. This approach is especially powerful for clients who feel stuck, discouraged, or defined by their struggles. It helps them reconnect with a sense of capability, identity, and hope. In my practice, I highlight patterns of resilience, moments of courage, and the skills you’ve already used to survive difficult experiences. We build from what’s strong, not what’s broken. 🌟 What This Looks Like for You as a Client You feel seen for your strengths, not just your symptoms or stressors. We identify the qualities that have carried you this far—persistence, empathy, creativity, boundaries, insight—and use them as tools for change. You gain confidence as you realize you already have more power and skill than you thought. We turn your lived experience into a roadmap, helping you move forward with clarity and self‑trust. You leave sessions feeling capable, not overwhelmed.
Supportive
Supportive therapy is at the heart of how I help clients feel grounded, understood, and emotionally safe. With more than two decades of experience, I use this approach to create a steady, reliable space where you can talk openly without fear of judgment. Supportive therapy focuses on strengthening your coping skills, validating your experiences, and helping you feel less alone as you navigate life’s challenges. In sessions, I offer guidance, reflection, and emotional steadiness—meeting you exactly where you are while helping you move toward where you want to be. 🌟 What This Looks Like for You as a Client You feel heard and supported, especially during times of stress, grief, or transition. We work together to reduce emotional distress, using practical tools that help you feel more stable day‑to‑day. You gain clarity and confidence, as we explore your feelings and reactions in a safe, steady environment. You build resilience, with encouragement and strategies that help you cope more effectively with whatever life brings.