LCSW, 4 years of experience
New to Grow
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I bring a blend of professional expertise, lived experience, and deep compassion to every therapeutic relationship. My journey began long before I entered the mental health field—shaped by my years as a military veteran, where resilience, service, and human connection became the foundation of my work. Today, as a clinician and a mother, I approach therapy with the same grounded empathy, strength, and relational focus that guide me in both motherhood and service. I specialize in supporting individuals living with severe mental illness, including those navigating complex trauma, mood disorders, psychosis, and long-term emotional or behavioral challenges. I understand that many of the people I work with have faced experiences that disrupted their sense of safety, identity, and hope. My role is to offer a therapeutic space where clients feel understood, respected, and empowered to move at a pace that honors their unique history and needs. I use trauma-informed, evidence-based practices rooted in acceptance, mindfulness, and emotional regulation to help clients build stability and reconnect with their strengths. At the heart of my work is a simple but powerful belief: everyone deserves a life worth living. I am passionate about helping people rediscover that possibility—whether through rebuilding coping skills, strengthening relationships, exploring values, or learning how to hold their pain without letting it define them. My approach is collaborative, nonjudgmental, and centered on the person as a whole, not just their diagnosis or past experiences. If you’re seeking a therapist who will meet you with authenticity, patience, and unwavering support, I’m here to walk alongside you as you create a life that feels meaningful, grounded, and truly your own.
In our first session, you can expect a calm, welcoming space where we move at a pace that feels safe and comfortable for you. I’ll spend time getting to know what brings you in, what you’ve been carrying, and what you hope to gain from therapy, without pressure to share more than you’re ready for. I’ll ask gentle, grounding questions to understand your history, your strengths, and what “a life worth living” means to you. You can also expect transparency: I’ll explain how I work, what trauma-informed care looks like in my practice, and how we can collaborate to create a plan that supports your goals. Above all, you can expect to feel seen, respected, and met with compassion from the very beginning.
What stands out most in my approach is the blend of grounded strength, trauma-informed compassion, and deep respect for your lived experience. I bring the steadiness of my military background, the empathy I carry as a mother, and the clinical expertise of an LCSW who works closely with individuals living with severe mental illness. I focus on creating safety, building trust, and moving at a pace that honors where you are—never pushing, never rushing. In our work together, I integrate acceptance-based practices, mindfulness, and values-driven exploration to help you reconnect with meaning rather than just manage symptoms. I hold space for complex trauma without judgment and work collaboratively with you to define what “a life worth living” looks like. My style is warm, direct, and empowering, grounded in partnership, choice, and genuine connection. At the heart of my approach is one simple intention: to offer a place where you feel supported, understood, and safe enough to grow.
My ideal client is someone who has walked through deep emotional or traumatic experiences and is looking for a therapist who can offer steady, compassionate support. You might be navigating severe mental illness, feeling disconnected from yourself, or struggling to hold onto hope, but you’re ready for a space where you don’t have to manage everything alone. I work best with people who value authenticity, want to understand themselves more fully, and are ready to build safety, strengthen coping skills, and move toward a life that feels meaningful and worth living.
I have extensive experience providing trauma-informed care to individuals living with severe mental illness, many of whom carry the weight of complex and lifelong traumatic experiences. In my work, I prioritize safety, empowerment, and emotional attunement, ensuring that each client feels seen, heard, and supported at a pace that honors their history. I integrate evidence-based approaches with a compassionate, collaborative stance so clients can begin to rebuild trust, strengthen coping skills, and move toward healing with dignity.