In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session, we will focus on getting to know each other and setting a strong foundation for therapy. I’ll review important information such as informed consent, limits of confidentiality, and how online therapy works, so you can feel comfortable and informed about the process. We’ll also discuss what brought you to therapy, your current concerns, and what you hope to gain from our work together. This session is a collaborative conversation—there is no pressure to share more than you’re ready for. Together, we’ll begin identifying your main goals for therapy and what success might look like for you. My aim for the first session is to create a safe, supportive, and respectful space where you feel heard, understood, and confident about moving forward.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My greatest strengths lie in my ability to provide calm, structured, and compassionate care in complex and high-stress situations. With extensive experience working in correctional settings, healthcare environments, and with families navigating significant challenges, I bring a grounded and practical approach to therapy that helps clients feel safe, understood, and supported without judgment. I am skilled in conducting thorough mental health and psychosocial assessments and translating those insights into clear, realistic treatment goals. My work is informed by evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and behavioral interventions, allowing me to tailor treatment to each client’s needs while keeping therapy goal-oriented and effective. What often stands out to clients is my ability to balance empathy with clarity and direction. I help clients build practical coping skills, strengthen emotional regulation, and develop confidence in navigating life’s challenges. My diverse background—spanning justice-involved populations, medical settings, and developmental and family systems—allows me to meet clients where they are and support meaningful, sustainable change.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

My ideal clients are adults who are seeking meaningful change, stability, and practical support as they navigate life challenges. I am especially well-positioned to work with individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and those working toward recovery or reintegration after difficult experiences. Many of my clients value a therapist who is structured, supportive, and collaborative, and who understands complex systems such as the justice system, healthcare settings, and community resources. They may be looking to build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, strengthen decision-making, or develop healthier patterns to support long-term well-being. I am a good fit for clients who appreciate an evidence-based, strengths-focused approach, and who want therapy to feel practical, respectful, and goal-oriented. My clients often share a desire to feel understood without judgment, to focus on solutions, and to move forward with greater confidence and resilience.