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New to Grow
If you feel overwhelmed by a sea of things outside of your control— facing a new health diagnosis, a deep loss or the weight of anxiety—I am here to help you anchor yourself. I am a multi-state licensed therapist (CA, MA, WA, MD, SC) offering flexible scheduling coast to coast. I am dedicated to helping you move from feeling boxed in to feeling empowered to make changes. My approach is centered on controlling the controllables. We will work together to identify the practical steps you can take today whether you are navigating through a career change or new stage in your life, or processing the deeper emotional impact of grief, trauma or chronic illness. I look forward to helping you find your footing and reclaim your sense of agency.
As a licensed clinical social worker, my focus is on meeting you where you are. Our first session will be one where we will get to know each other. This will include a basic assessment so that I can learn about your situation, your support, your strengths and any barriers you may be experiencing. Whether this is your first therapy session in your life or you have had years of therapy before, I will immediately provide a safe space and work at a pace that feels comfortable for you to build trust. Therapy is a partnership and I advise all clients, whether they choose to work with me or someone else, to try for at least two sessions and then decide if you think the person will help you. If you try a new therapist and you don't feel that they can help you, do not be discouraged; keep trying until you find the right fit. If you have never had therapy before, the first session can feel like a lot for some depending on what is going on with you and if you are not used to practicing vulnerability, but my approach is warm, calm, gentle and non-judgmental. I will work with you to identify your therapeutic goals.
I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all model or that there's a silver bullet when it comes to mental health. I draw from neuroscience, positive psychology, CBT and DBT for practical coping skills and emotion regulation. Narrative Therapy can be helpful for reframing your story, if needed, while Reality Therapy can be effective for helping focus on what is available to you in the present moment. Whether we are using mindfulness to stay present or exploring how your faith provides strength, my goal is to give you the information and confidence you need to be your best self. My Specialties - Chronic Illness & Adjustment: Navigating the emotional and physical toll of a new or ongoing diagnosis. - Grief & Loss: Providing a trauma-informed space to process life’s most difficult transitions. - Anxiety & Depression: Using evidence-based tools to quiet the noise and regain focus. - Spirituality & Christian Counseling: For those who wish to integrate their faith into their healing journey, I offer a supportive, values-aligned presence.
I have worked with people of all ages from newborns to late adulthood in clinical settings. I enjoy helping my clients move through transitions in life, whether they are applying to or adjusting to college, getting married, having children, changing careers, adjusting to living with a new chronic illness, grieving the loss of a loved one or managing the challenges of balancing priorities in mid-life.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use many forms of CBT including mindfulness-based reflections and meditation, cognitive restructuring, journaling and narrative therapy to help clients identify detrimental thought patterns and where they came from, and to reshape and reframe thoughts over time for an improved outlook.
Trauma Informed Care
I have advanced specialized training in trauma-informed clinical practice. My work in grounded in an understanding of trauma and how it affects our minds and bodies. I help survivors of child and adult trauma to understand themselves and the effects of trauma. Understanding brings growth, and over time, clients can find inner strength and resolve and move from surviving to thriving.
Grief Therapy
I have completed training as an Advanced Grief Specialist. I help process feelings of loss and in particular am informed about sudden traumatic loss. Grief is a process and I feel privileged to be able to help those navigate through their own personal grief journeys.
Christian Counseling
For assisting my Christian clients, I enjoy incorporating prayer and meditation methods, and Biblical perspectives to strengthen faith and well-being.
Psychoeducation
I enjoy teaching and making principles of neuroscience and psychology in ways that make them easy to understand. Knowledge can be extremely empowering. Topics I have explored in therapy that have been profoundly impactful of my clients have been learning about attachment styles, the neuroscience behind stress and resilience, positive psychology, and the effects of trauma and grief on the mind and body.