New to Grow
I’m a relational therapist who works with adults and couples seeking a more intentional, connected, and fulfilling way of living. Many of the people I work with feel caught in patterns of people-pleasing, perfectionism, overfunctioning, or burnout—often finding it difficult to relax, be present, or feel truly connected to themselves or others. My approach is warm, collaborative, and culturally attuned, integrating insight-oriented and experiential work with practical tools. I support clients in understanding the patterns shaping how they think, feel, and relate—including the impact of upbringing, culture, and expectations—so they can reconnect with their internal compass. My goal is to help you align with your values and feel more grounded, authentic, and at ease in your life and relationships.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session is a space to slow down and get a sense of what’s bringing you in—at your pace. I’ll ask thoughtful questions to understand your experiences, strengths, and what you’re hoping will feel different in your life or relationships. Together, we’ll begin to notice patterns with curiosity rather than judgment, including how your upbringing, culture, and environment have shaped the way you think, feel, and relate. From there, we start reconnecting you with your inner compass—so your choices feel more intentional and aligned. You don’t need to prepare anything in advance. By the end of the session, you’ll have a clearer sense of how I work and whether it feels like a good fit, and we’ll align on next steps together.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My approach helps clients move out of autopilot and into more intentional, aligned ways of living and relating. We explore the deeper patterns shaping your experience—including the impact of upbringing, culture, and societal expectations—so growth happens with understanding, not judgment. I integrate relational, experiential, and evidence-based methods, along with communication skills, emotion regulation, and mindfulness practices to support both insight and meaningful shifts. Clients often notice greater self-awareness, less internal conflict, and more grounded, connected relationships—with themselves and others.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work with adults and couples who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves or each other. Many are used to carrying a lot—meeting expectations, staying productive, and taking care of others—yet struggle with anxiety, burnout, people-pleasing, or difficulty being present. They’re often seeking more than symptom relief. I support clients who want to understand their patterns, move out of autopilot, and create more intentional, aligned, and connected ways of living and relating.
Integrative
I use an integrative approach to tailor therapy to each client’s unique needs, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. My work blends relational therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), cognitive-behavioral strategies, narrative therapy, and mindfulness-based practices to support meaningful and lasting change. In practice, this means I meet clients where they are and adjust the approach based on what will be most effective for them
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
I use IFS to help clients move out of overthinking, overfunctioning, and self-criticism and into their Intentional Self—the grounded, clear, and compassionate core within them. We identify protective parts (such as perfectionism, people-pleasing, and control) and the more vulnerable parts they are protecting. This work reduces internal pressure, increases self-trust, and supports more intentional, connected relationships—both with yourself and others.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
I use EFT to help couples move out of reactive cycles—like criticism, withdrawal, or defensiveness—and into more secure, connected ways of relating. We identify the underlying attachment needs and emotions driving these patterns, so partners can understand each other beyond the surface conflict. This work helps couples communicate more vulnerably, rebuild trust, and create a deeper sense of emotional safety and connection.
Trauma-Focused CBT
I use trauma-informed CBT to help clients understand how past experiences shape current thoughts, emotions, and patterns—especially anxiety, hypervigilance, and self-criticism. We gently identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns while staying attuned to the nervous system and pacing the work to feel safe and manageable. This approach supports clients in feeling more grounded, reducing reactivity, and building a greater sense of control, safety, and self-trust.
Narrative
I use narrative therapy to help clients untangle who they’ve been conditioned or expected to be from who they actually are. Together, we examine internalized beliefs shaped by family, culture, and societal expectations, and how these have influenced identity, choices, and self-worth. This work supports clients in reconnecting with their inner compass, redefining their story on their own terms, and living in a way that feels more aligned, intentional, and authentic.