LCSW, 12 years of experience
Life is full of stress and challenges that impact our belief in ourselves and make goals feel impossible. In a world that moves fast and never logs off, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like you're falling behind. Whether you're feeling stuck, seeking clarity, processing what’s going on inside, or wanting to feel more grounded - you don’t have to do it alone. Here, all parts of you are seen, heard, and valued. I offer a safe, collaborative space that allows a trusting relationship to develop naturally. My style is grounded in authenticity, compassion, and humor. Together, we’ll work toward meaningful growth and deeper self-understanding - always with the belief that you are the expert of your own life and experience.
The first session is a chance for us to see how it feels to work together. I often describe it as “painting with broad strokes” - I’ll ask questions about your life to get a sense of the bigger picture, what brings you to therapy, and what you’re hoping for. You’ll also have space to ask me questions and share what feels most important to you. Sessions last around 55 minutes. I don’t expect to know everything about you after the first session - we’ll continue to get to know one another and build the relationship at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
From a young age, I was drawn to being there for others. That instinct came, in part, from my own lived experiences of loss and uncertainty. I experienced firsthand how healing it can be to sit with a therapist who offers validation and connection. That moment shaped why I chose this work. I often describe our inner world as a garden - where both weeds and flowers grow. Sometimes shame and judgment take up more space than self-compassion. In therapy, my role is to help you nurture the flowers: authenticity, resilience, and self-love. I am especially drawn to Internal Family Systems (IFS) and relational approaches. These ways of working honor the complexity of who we are and allow us to build a safe, collaborative space for healing. I believe in your courage, your creativity, and your capacity for growth - and I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey.
I support adults navigating self-esteem challenges, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and identity exploration. Many of my clients are part of the LGBTQIA+ community and I am committed to creating a space that is affirming, safe, and grounded in compassion.
I ground my work in a relational approach, believing that healing happens in the context of safe, attuned connection. With over a decade of experience, I help clients explore how early relationships shape current patterns and their sense of self. The therapeutic relationship, itself, becomes a space to safely explore trust, boundaries, and vulnerability. Together, we'll build more confidence, clarity, and self-compassion as the foundation for lasting personal growth.
I use Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients explore the different “parts” within them, each carrying unique emotions, roles, and histories. I’ve completed Level 1 training through the IFS Institute and integrate this model to support healing, self-compassion, and inner harmony. Rather than perpetuating the conflict, IFS allows for connection and appreciation. I have found success for my clients in using IFS to work with trauma, identity exploration, and emotion regulation.
As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), I integrate somatic therapy and polyvagal theory to support nervous system regulation and trauma recovery. My training includes several advanced somatic workshops focused on body-based interventions. In session, I offer experiential tools like grounding, breathwork, and movement to help clients build body awareness, foster resilience, and reconnect with themselves safely and sustainably.