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

In sessions with me, clients can expect a therapeutic experience that is both practical and deeply reflective. I focus on helping individuals understand and manage their emotions, build more authentic connections, and navigate life’s challenges with clarity, resilience, and self-compassion. Whether you’re facing long-standing patterns that no longer serve you or feeling overwhelmed by current stressors, I work to create a space where healing feels possible and change feels attainable. Together, we move toward shaping a life that aligns with your values, aspirations, and sense of purpose. Guided by principles of acceptance and change, I help clients develop strategies that support emotional balance and confidence. This includes mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness—skills tailored to your unique needs and daily life. My goal is to help you build a toolkit that feels accessible, empowering, and relevant. As a person-centered therapist, I prioritize creating a safe, empathetic, and collaborative environment. I believe healing unfolds most naturally when you feel genuinely heard and accepted without judgment. My role is to walk alongside you as you explore your experiences, clarify your needs, and reconnect with your capacity for growth. Motivational interviewing helps us explore your values and strengthen your internal motivation for change. Cognitive and behavioral approaches allow us to examine unhelpful patterns and develop healthier, more flexible ways of responding to challenges. Solution-focused and narrative therapies help highlight your strengths, build momentum, and re-author the stories you carry about yourself and your life. Across all modalities, my aim is to empower you to become an active participant in your healing. I honor your cultural background, lived experiences, and identity, and I strive to create a space where you feel seen in your full humanity. I am deeply honored to support clients as they cultivate resilience, deepen connection, and move toward a more grounded and fulfilling life.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

In my practice, I believe that authentic, attuned relationships are the foundation of meaningful and transformative therapy. Healing happens in the context of connection—within a relationship where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and valued. I approach every client with warmth, empathy, and deep respect for their lived experiences, creating a space where emotions, challenges, and hopes can be explored without judgment. My goal is to offer a place where vulnerability is met with compassion and where growth feels supported and possible. Drawing from person-centered principles, I meet clients exactly where they are. I believe each person carries inherent strengths and resilience, even when those qualities feel distant or overshadowed by stress, trauma, or self-doubt. My role is to help illuminate those strengths and support you in reconnecting with your inner resources. I tailor my approach to your unique needs, identity, and goals so therapy feels personal, collaborative, and empowering. Motivational interviewing helps us explore your values, clarify your motivations, and strengthen your sense of agency—especially when you’re navigating ambivalence or contemplating change. Cognitive and behavioral approaches, including CBT and DBT, provide practical tools for managing emotions, shifting unhelpful patterns, and improving communication and relationships. These skills are designed to support you not only in session but in the moments of everyday life when you need them most. Solution-focused and narrative therapies help highlight your strengths, build momentum, and re-author the stories that shape your identity. Together, we explore what’s working, what matters most to you, and what small steps can move you toward the life you want to build. Across all modalities, I see myself as a compassionate partner in your journey. I strive to create a space where healing is nurtured, strengths are rediscovered, and new possibilities emerge. It’s an honor to walk alongside clients as they grow, reconnect with themselves, and create meaningful, lasting change.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I am best positioned to work with individuals moving through major life transitions, navigating substance dependency, or struggling with behavioral addictions. Many of my clients come to therapy when old patterns no longer serve them and the path forward feels uncertain. They are often open to growth, curious about their inner world, and ready—or becoming ready—to live in closer alignment with their values and sense of self. A central focus of my work is helping clients re-evaluate their relationships with substances and addictive behaviors. Together, we explore the emotional, relational, and environmental factors that shape these patterns. I approach this work with compassion and respect, recognizing addiction as a complex coping strategy rather than a personal failing. My goal is to help clients build insight, strengthen motivation, and create sustainable pathways toward meaningful change. Beyond addiction-related concerns, I support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and PTSD, OCD, and adjustment difficulties tied to life transitions. I also work with clients navigating stress, identity exploration, self-esteem concerns, workplace challenges, and questions of purpose or direction. No matter the focus, I strive to create a grounded, collaborative environment where clients feel empowered to reflect, grow, and reconnect with themselves. My therapeutic approach integrates person-centered care, motivational interviewing, CBT, DBT, solution-focused strategies, and narrative therapy. These modalities allow us to tailor the work to your unique needs and strengths. Together, we explore your story, build practical skills, and develop new ways of relating to yourself and others. Ultimately, my goal is to help you uncover your strengths, embrace new possibilities, and create a life that reflects your deepest values. We work together to support meaningful, lasting change—both in session and in the moments of everyday life where growth truly takes root.