LMFT, 8 years of experience
New to Grow
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I take a client-centered approach to treatment, ensuring that each session is tailored to the unique needs and goals of my clients. In my sessions, I would like to hear from you. Think of me as an observer in your art gallery, not as a critic, but as someone who appreciates your vision and the story you tell. You are the artist, and as such, you will explain to me your pieces, your vision, and your creations. I will take these all in and reflect back to you your work, and if appropriate, draw parallels from your earlier creations.
In our first session, I would like to take a few minutes in the beginning to explain certain legal requirements, such as the limits of confidentiality and mandated reporting requirements. Depending on any follow-up questions, concerns, or your prior familiarity with these regulations, this may take 5 minutes or more. The rest of the session will be up to you in how you want to start telling me your story.
Psychology is much like our oceans, in that we have more accurately mapped the moon than we have the floors of our oceans. The same goes for our minds in that we have very accurately mapped our external world, but know very little about what is happening underneath the surface. This is what drives my work. Curiosity for the unknown. I am curious about people, and I am curious about you.
My philosophy with goal setting is that our mutual goal will be driven by your needs. There is a reason why you are reading my words now. You hold that reason, and it will guide you as it will guide me through our time together.
By examining early experiences and unconscious processes, I guide clients in gaining insight into how these factors shape their emotional and relational lives. Through an Attachment Theory lens, I focus on the impact of early attachment styles, helping clients understand and repair relational wounds while fostering healthier connections. My goal is to support clients in achieving greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and lasting change in their relationships.