New to Grow
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, and life transitions. I provide a warm, collaborative space where clients feel heard, supported, and respected, while learning practical tools to manage emotions and build insight. Through therapy, I help clients strengthen self-awareness, develop healthier coping strategies, and feel more grounded and confident in their daily lives—supporting meaningful change that extends beyond the therapy room.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session is a chance for us to get to know each other in a relaxed, supportive space. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, what you’re hoping to work on, and any concerns or questions you may have. There’s no pressure to share everything at once—we’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you. I’ll also ask some background questions to better understand your experiences, strengths, and current stressors. Together, we’ll begin identifying goals and what support might be most helpful for you. By the end of the session, many clients leave with a clearer sense of direction and a better understanding of how therapy can support them moving forward.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is my ability to create a safe, grounded space where clients feel genuinely seen and understood. I bring a calm, compassionate presence to sessions while also helping clients build practical skills they can use in everyday life. My approach blends evidence-based methods with mindfulness and trauma-informed care, allowing me to support both emotional insight and meaningful change. What sets me apart is my experience working across multiple settings and with diverse clients, which allows me to adapt therapy to each person’s needs rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. I am thoughtful, collaborative, and attuned to both emotional and cultural factors, helping clients feel more regulated, empowered, and confident as they move forward.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
You might be someone who feels overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally stuck, even if you’re high-functioning on the outside. You may be carrying stress, past experiences, or self-doubt and are looking for a space where you don’t have to hold it all together. You want support that goes beyond quick fixes and helps you understand yourself on a deeper level. You’re open to reflecting, learning new coping tools, and making meaningful changes at a pace that feels right for you. You value a therapist who is warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive—someone who meets you where you are and helps you feel more grounded, confident, and connected in your daily life.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT as a flexible, collaborative framework to help clients better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In my practice, CBT is not rigid or overly manualized; instead, it’s adapted to each client’s lived experience, cultural context, and readiness for change. I work with clients to identify unhelpful thought patterns, increase awareness of cognitive distortions, and develop more balanced, compassionate ways of thinking. This often includes practical skill-building such as thought reframing, behavioral experiments, emotion regulation strategies, and between-session practice. I also integrate mindfulness and strengths-based techniques to help clients build insight without judgment. CBT is especially helpful in my work with anxiety, mood concerns, stress, and life transitions, and I frequently blend CBT with other approaches (such as DBT skills or person-centered therapy) to support sustainable, meaningful change.
Brainspotting
I am trained in Brainspotting and use it as a trauma-informed, neurobiological approach to help clients process experiences stored in the brain and body. In my practice, I use Brainspotting to support clients working through trauma, anxiety, chronic stress, and emotional blocks that may not fully resolve through traditional talk therapy. I guide clients to identify areas of activation and corresponding eye positions while maintaining a strong focus on safety, grounding, and client choice. Sessions are paced collaboratively, allowing clients to process at a depth that feels manageable and regulated. I often integrate Brainspotting with CBT, mindfulness, and person-centered techniques to support insight, emotional regulation, and long-term healing.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills in my practice to help clients build practical tools for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness. My approach is skills-based and collaborative, focusing on helping clients increase awareness of emotional patterns while developing healthier ways to respond to stressors. I commonly integrate core DBT skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness into individual therapy sessions. These skills are taught in an accessible, flexible way and adapted to each client’s needs, cultural context, and goals. I often blend DBT skills with CBT, mindfulness, and person-centered approaches to support emotional regulation, self-advocacy, and sustainable change.
Group Therapy
have experience facilitating group therapy with children, adolescents, and adults, and I use groups as a supportive space for skill-building, connection, and shared growth. In my practice, group therapy is structured yet flexible, allowing participants to learn from one another while developing insight, coping strategies, and a sense of belonging. I design groups around specific goals such as emotion regulation, stress management, interpersonal skills, mindfulness, and DBT-informed coping strategies. Groups are guided with clear expectations around safety, confidentiality, and respect, while also leaving room for authentic discussion and mutual support. I actively facilitate to ensure engagement, inclusivity, and therapeutic value for each member. Group therapy is often used alongside individual therapy and can be especially helpful in reducing isolation, increasing accountability, and practicing new skills in a real-time, relational setting.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I integrate mindfulness-based therapy into my practice to help clients build awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and body sensations in a non-judgmental way. Mindfulness is used as both a foundation and a practical tool to support emotional regulation, stress reduction, and increased self-compassion. In sessions, I guide clients through mindfulness practices such as breath awareness, grounding exercises, present-moment check-ins, and mindful noticing. These skills are introduced gradually and adapted to each client’s comfort level, cultural context, and goals. I often combine mindfulness with CBT, DBT skills, and trauma-informed approaches to help clients respond to challenges with greater clarity and intention rather than reactivity. Mindfulness-based therapy is especially helpful for clients experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, emotional dysregulation, or difficulty staying present, and it supports sustainable, long-term coping both in and outside of sessions.