I am a compassionate therapist who specializes in supporting women particularly those in their mid to late 20s and early 30s. I help my clients navigate compassion fatigue, burnout, work-life balance, and life transitions while fostering self-esteem, emotional resilience, and a sense of purpose. Through approaches like compassion-focused, attachment-based, and trauma-informed care, I create a safe and supportive space where you can reconnect with your strengths, build healthier relationships, and take confident steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In your first session with me, we’ll focus on getting to know each other and creating a comfortable, supportive space for you to share what’s on your mind. I’ll take time to understand your concerns, goals, and what brought you to therapy, while also learning about your story and what’s important to you. We’ll discuss how I work as a therapist, what you can expect from our sessions, and together, we’ll start to identify the areas you’d like to explore. This session as well as most of our sessions will be a collaborative conversation, not a one size fits all approach. I encourage you to share at your own pace. My goal is to help you feel heard, understood, and supported as we begin building a foundation for our work together. By the end of the session, we’ll have a clear idea of how therapy can help you and what steps we’ll take moving forward
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strengths as a provider lie in my ability to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel truly seen and supported. I bring a deep sense of empathy, cultivated through years of working with diverse populations, including children, families, and women in the helping professions. This experience has honed my ability to meet clients where they are, understand their unique challenges, and tailor my approach to their specific needs. What makes me unique is my blend of professional expertise and personal relatability. As someone who has navigated the complexities of balancing career, relationships, and self-care, I understand firsthand the pressures my clients face. My background in compassion-focused, attachment-based, and trauma-informed care allows me to integrate evidence-based techniques with a genuine understanding of my clients’ experiences. I also bring a strong foundation in helping women overcome burnout, compassion fatigue, and anxiety, particularly those who are caregivers in both their personal and professional lives. My ability to blend structure with compassion empowers my clients to reconnect with their strengths, rediscover balance, and move toward lives that feel more fulfilling and aligned with their values.
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Trauma Informed Care
My work with children, families, and women has often involved addressing the ripple effects of trauma. Whether it’s personal, vicarious, or systemic, in my work I believe the importance of creating a therapeutic environment prioritizes safety, trust, and empowerment. Women, often experience unique challenges related to compassion fatigue and burnout, compounded by the emotional demands of their roles. In my practice, I use a trauma-informed approach to help clients understand how these factors impact their mental health and relationships. By incorporating grounding techniques, psychoeducation, and self-compassion practices, I support clients in healing from past experiences while equipping them with tools to navigate the demands of their personal and professional lives.
Attachment-based
I have spent years helping children, families, and women strengthen their relationships by understanding how early attachment shapes emotional and relational patterns. This background has given me a deep understanding of how attachment influences self-worth, relational dynamics, and work-life balance. In my experience supporting teachers, social workers, and other caregivers, attachment challenges can often surface in their relationships with themselves and those they care for, contributing to feelings of disconnection or burnout. In my work, I help clients explore how past relationships impact their present challenges, whether they’re related to setting boundaries, navigating life transitions, or fostering self-compassion. Together, we identify and reframe attachment patterns, building healthier boundaries, deeper self-awareness, and stronger connections in all areas of life.
Compassion Focused
I believe self-compassion is a vital tool for overcoming self-doubt, shame, and the pressures of perfectionism that many women face, especially those in the helping professions. My experience working with teachers, social workers, and other caregivers has shown me the toll that compassion fatigue and burnout can take on self-esteem and overall well-being. Through my work with children, adolescents, and families, I have honed the ability to create a safe, supportive space for clients to explore their emotions and develop healthier inner dialogues. In my practice, I use CFT to help clients understand and regulate their emotional responses, particularly when they feel stuck in cycles of self-criticism or overwhelmed by their responsibilities. Together, we use techniques like guided imagery, mindfulness, and self-soothing exercises to cultivate kindness toward themselves and build resilience for both their personal and professional lives.