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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who works with adults who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted by patterns that no longer work—especially those navigating ADHD and executive functioning challenges, career, education or life transitions, and work-related stress or burnout. Many clients come to therapy feeling like they are working hard but not making progress, and are looking for practical, evidence-based support to move forward with clarity and confidence. I hold Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credentials in both School Social Work and School Counseling, giving me a strong foundation in educational and career planning across the lifespan. This background allows me to help clients thoughtfully navigate decisions related to work, education, identity, and long-term direction while balancing real-world demands. My approach is collaborative, structured, and grounded in neuroscience. I integrate evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT skills, solution-focused strategies, compassion-focused interventions, and motivational interviewing. I have specialized training in motivational interviewing to help clients uncover buried motivation, clarify ambivalence, and identify hidden barriers that may be interfering with progress. I also bring particular expertise in the intersection of executive dysfunction and sensory dysregulation, helping clients reduce overwhelm and develop strategies that work with—not against—their nervous system. I am a Clifton's Strengths certified coach which can be leveraged to uncover your core capacities! I work best with clients who want therapy to feel purposeful and supportive, rather than vague or overwhelming. Together, we identify clear goals, create a measurable plan, focus on practical strategies that can be applied to everyday life. Therapy with me is a space to feel understood while also building momentum toward meaningful, sustainable change. If you’re looking for a thoughtful, collaborative approach to therapy that balances insight with action, I would be glad to support you.
What to Expect in Your First Session Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you’re already feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about what you need. My goal in our first session is to create a space that feels grounded, supportive, and purposeful, while also helping us begin to clarify what would make therapy genuinely helpful for you. The first session is not about having all the answers or knowing exactly what to say. It’s about getting oriented, building rapport, and beginning to understand what has brought you here—and where you would like to go. I provide a collaborative and structured beginning. I approach therapy as a collaborative process, not something that happens to you. In our first session, we will work together to understand your current concerns, identify patterns that may be contributing to stress or feeling stuck, and begin outlining what meaningful progress could look like. You can expect a balance of: thoughtful questions, reflective listening, gentle structure, and practical clarification. Rather than a free-flowing intake that feels unfocused, I aim to help you leave the first session with greater clarity—even if we are still early in the process. Understanding what's bringing you in, is important to me. I’ll invite you to share what led you to schedule therapy now. This might include: feeling overwhelmed or burnt-out, navigating a life or career transition, struggling with focus, motivation, or follow-through, experiencing work stress or work-related trauma, feeling stuck in patterns that no longer work. There is no “right” way to explain this. Some clients come in with a clear goal, while others just know that something needs to change. Both are completely okay. As we talk, I’ll listen for patterns related to thought processes, emotional responses, executive functioning, stress levels, and nervous system regulation, all of which help inform how we approach the work ahead. We will clarify therapy goals and direction. A key part of the first session is beginning to identify what you want from therapy. This doesn’t mean locking into rigid goals immediately, but it does mean starting to clarify direction. Together, we may explore questions such as: What feels hardest right now? What would feel different if therapy were helping? What has or hasn’t worked in the past? What are you hoping to better understand, change, or strengthen? I work best with clients who appreciate having a clear sense of purpose in therapy, value measurable progress and change, and thrive in the context of an authentic partnership.
What most distinguishes my work as a clinician is not a single modality or technique, but the way I integrate insight, structure, and human connection to help clients move forward in meaningful, sustainable ways. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practice and neuroscience, while remaining deeply attuned to the individual sitting across from me. At the core of my work are five guiding strengths—Futuristic Thinking, Communication, Individualization, Relational Presence, and Activation—which shape how I listen, respond, and collaborate with clients throughout the therapeutic process. Seeing Possibility and Direction (Futuristic Thinking)- One of my greatest strengths is the ability to help clients see beyond their current circumstances. Many people enter therapy feeling stuck in patterns of overwhelm, self-doubt, or exhaustion, unable to imagine a future that feels different from the present. My Futuristic Thinking allows me to help clients gently widen their perspective—identifying possibilities that feel realistic rather than overwhelming. This strength is not about optimism for its own sake; it is about helping clients envision a direction that aligns with their values, capacities, and nervous system, even when they feel uncertain or discouraged. Clients often share that they leave sessions feeling more oriented—less trapped by the present moment and more connected to what could be possible with intentional support. Making the Complex Understandable (Communication)- I have a strong ability to translate complex emotional, cognitive, and neurological experiences into language that feels clear and validating. Many clients come into therapy with a sense that something is wrong, but without words to explain it. Through careful listening and reflective communication, I help clients name what they are experiencing in ways that reduce shame and confusion. This strength is particularly impactful for clients navigating ADHD, executive dysfunction, work stress, or life transitions, where experiences can feel chaotic or contradictory. By helping clients understand how thoughts, emotions, behavior, and nervous system responses interact, I support insight that feels empowering rather than overwhelming. Honoring the Individual (Individualization)- I do not believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. My strength in Individualization means that I am consistently attuned to how each client’s history, neurobiology, values, culture, and life context shape their needs. I meet each client as a whole nuanced person and attune to what motivates you, what overwhelms you, and what actually works for your nervous system and mind. This allows therapy to feel personalized, effective and aligned with your real life. Relational Presence- I bring genuine human connection into the therapy space. I help clients feel emotionally safe, respected and understood, especially during vulnerable or overwhelming moments. You never have to feel alone in the work, which means you may be able to tolerate hard emotions safely. Therapist and client relational safety supports deeper insight, stronger regulation, and meaningful change over time. Change Oriented (Activation)- I help clients move from insight into action with clarity and support. Together we identify realistic next steps and build momentum without pressure, shame or overwhelm. This creates progress that feels empowering, sustainable and deeply aligned with your goals.
I work best with adults who are motivated, and ready to approach therapy as a collaborative, goal-oriented process. My clinical focus is in supporting individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed or exhausted by patterns that no longer serve them-- and who want practical, evidence-based tools to move forward with greater clarity and intention. My primary areas of specialization include ADHD, and executive dysfunction in adults, career change and life transitions, and work-related stress, depletion or moral injury. Across these areas, I help clients identify what is getting in their way, clarify meaningful goals, and build strategies that are realistic, measurable, and aligned with their nervous system and daily demands. I have expertise in ADHD & Executive Dysfunction. I specialize in working with adults who have been diagnosed with ADHD or who experience executive functioning challenges such as difficulty with initiation, organization, follow-through, emotional regulation, or cognitive overload. Many of my client describe feeling like they are constantly doggy-paddling upstream or are stuck on a hamster wheel expending maximum effort without an associated sense of progress--working hard but not moving forward in ways that feels sustainable. My work in this area focuses on the intersection of executive dysfunction and sensory dysregulation, recognizing that overwhelm is often neurological rather than motivational. Therapy may include identifying cognitive and environmental barriers, reframing years of shame-based narratives, and developing strategies that reduce cognitive load rather than increase pressure. This work is grounded in neuroscience and emphasizes self-compassion, practical skill-building, and systems that actually work for how your brain functions. I am motivated to support clients with career change & life transitions. I also work extensively with clients navigating career transitions, educational decisions, identity shifts, and major life changes. This includes individuals questioning their current career path, returning to school, transitioning into new roles, or reassessing priorities after burnout or life disruption. I hold Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credentials in both School Social Work and School Counseling, which gives me a deep foundation in strategic educational and career planning across the lifespan. This background allows me to help clients think holistically about where they are now, what they want next, and how to create sustainable change with clarity and confidence.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients gain insight into unhelpful thought and behavior patterns while building practical tools for navigating life transitions. My work emphasizes communication, boundary-setting, executive functioning, and sensory awareness to support sustainable real-world change.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Cognitive processing is used to help clients understand how life experiences shape thought patterns that impact emotions and behavior. This approach supports insight, regulation, and intentional decision-making during period of transition or stress.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I incorporate DBT skills to support emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness in daily life. This approach helps clients manage intense emotions, strengthen boundaries, and navigate challenging situations with greater balance.
Compassion Focused
I use compassion-focused interventions to help clients build self-kindness and reduce harsh judgement. This approach supports emotional regulation and sustainable coping during challenging life experiences.
Humanistic
I use a humanistic approach to foster safe, collaborative therapeutic relationship grounded in empathy and respect. This framework supports self-awareness, personal growth, and client-directed change.