Licensed to practice in Arizona and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Grief, Perinatal Mental Health, Foster Care/Adoption and 3 more.
New to Grow
Life can bring sudden shifts, from the challenges of adolescence, young adulthood, the deep impact of loss or simply feeling overwhelmed by daily stress. Just as the desert blooms again after a drought, you can learn to heal from difficult experiences. I offer a supportive environment to help you manage daily stressors and navigate major life adjustments, creating the space necessary for you to bounce back and thrive.
The first session is a chance for us to get to know each other. We'll talk about what's on your mind, your history, and your goals for therapy. There are no wrong answers, and no pressure to share anything you're not ready for. Think of it as a conversation, not an interrogation.
My work is shaped not only by clinical training, but by lived experience with serious health challenges and the uncertainty they can bring. I understand, in a deeply personal way, how much courage it can take to keep showing up for your life while your body is asking you to carry more than most people can see
My ideal clients are preteens, adolescents, young adults, women, and new parents who are navigating life transitions, challenges, or emotional distress. Also those that have experience discrimination and oppression and would feel more supported by a person of color. They are individuals who are ready to begin the therapeutic process, gain insight, develop coping skills, and make meaningful changes to improve their overall well-being and quality of life.
Other specialties
I identify as
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
ACT helps you stop struggling with painful thoughts and feelings. Instead of trying to control or eliminate them ACT teaches you to accept them as part of life and to commit to actions aligned to your core values.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT teaches how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all connected. By changing how you think, you can change how you feel and act.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT aims to help you understand and accept difficult emotions and teaches you skills to manage them. Dialectical means trying to understand how two things that seem opposite can be true. For example, accepting yourself and changing your behavior.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a therapy that helps your brain process memories, experiences, or beliefs that feel "stuck" and continue to cause emotional distress. During EMDR, you don't have to talk in detail about the experience. Instead, bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements, tapping, or alternating sounds) helps your brain naturally reprocess the memory so it becomes less emotionally overwhelming. While the memory remains, the distress connected to it often decreases, allowing you to respond to it in a healthier, more adaptive way.