LPC, 25 years of experience
New to Grow
I provide a structured, grounded therapeutic environment where clients can expect consistency, compassion, and clear guidance tailored to their unique goals. Sessions with me focus on creating safety, building insight at a comfortable pace, and identifying practical steps that support meaningful, sustainable change. You can count on me to be transparent, engaged, and fully committed to your growth. In return, I ask for openness, collaboration, and a willingness to explore new strategies both in and between sessions so we can drive measurable progress together.
In your first session with me, you can expect a calm, structured conversation where we focus on understanding what brings you in, what you’re hoping to change, and what support you need right now. I’ll ask general questions about your history, symptoms, and goals, but you never have to share everything at once—only what feels appropriate and safe for you. I won’t push you to move faster than your comfort level; we set the pace together. Rapport will develop naturally through open dialogue, respect, and a steady, collaborative approach that prioritizes your voice from day one.
You can expect me to create a steady, safe environment where you never have to second-guess whether you’re being heard or understood. I build rapport through consistency, transparency, and a calm, grounded presence that allows you to open up without feeling rushed or judged. You’ll notice that I balance professional expertise with genuine compassion, helping you feel supported while we work together toward meaningful, lasting change.
As an adolescent or adult, you may be carrying grief, loss, trauma, or complex trauma that feels overwhelming or keeps resurfacing at the worst times—and you don’t have to navigate that alone. In our work together, we will create a safe, steady space where you can unpack these experiences at your own pace and begin to reclaim parts of your life that trauma has overshadowed. My role is to guide you with clarity, compassion, and proven strategies that help you move forward without the pain constantly sitting in the forefront. Your role is simply to show up as you are, ready to explore, heal, and build a more grounded, productive, and hopeful path ahead.
I anchor my clinical workflow in trauma-informed care, ensuring every client interaction is grounded in safety, trust, and predictable structure. I operationalize this by meeting clients where they are emotionally, pacing interventions strategically, and empowering them with voice and choice throughout the treatment lifecycle. This approach drives stronger engagement, minimizes retraumatization risk, and supports sustainable long-term outcomes.
I apply brief solution-focused therapy by meeting clients exactly where they are and collaboratively identifying meaningful, attainable steps forward. I highlight their existing strengths and past successes, using these as anchors to build hope and clarity without rushing the therapeutic process. This balanced, client-paced approach supports steady progress while maintaining a supportive, empowering environment.