Get to know me

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

I know starting therapy can feel like a mix of relief and nerves. You might be excited to finally have someone to talk to, and at the same time, worried about what it will feel like to open up. That’s normal. I want you to know that our first session isn’t about me picking you apart or handing you a diagnosis—it’s about us getting to know each other and setting the foundation for the work we’ll do together. When you come in for your first session, I’ll start by asking what brought you to therapy at this time. Maybe you’ve been thinking about it for a while, or maybe something happened recently that pushed you to finally reach out. Either way, I want to hear it in your words. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You don’t need a perfect story. Just showing up is already a powerful step. We’ll spend time talking about what’s going on in your life, what feels heavy or confusing, and what you hope to get out of therapy. Some people come in with a clear list of goals, while others just know they’re tired of feeling the way they’ve been feeling and need something to change. Both are perfectly fine. I’ll ask questions to help us start shaping a picture of what’s important to you and where you’d like to see yourself heading. I’ll also ask a little about your background: your relationships, your support system, and the patterns you’ve noticed in your life. This isn’t an interrogation. It’s just me getting a sense of the bigger picture so I can understand you beyond the “presenting problem.” If something feels too personal to share in the first session, that’s okay. You get to decide what feels safe to talk about and when. By the end of that first meeting, we’ll talk about what our work together could look like. I’ll share my approach, which combines conversation, practical tools, and exercises that help you connect the dots between what’s happening in your mind, what’s manifesting in your body, and how you interact in your relationships. I’ll let you know that I’m not the kind of therapist who just nods and takes notes while you vent. I’m interactive. I’ll ask direct questions, offer insights, and sometimes challenge you when I see you downplaying yourself or avoiding the truth. At the same time, I’ll always respect your pace and meet you where you are. It’s also important that you use that first session to get a feel for me. Therapy is a relationship, and you deserve to know if I feel like the right fit for you. I’ll check in with you to see how the con

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

One of the things clients tell me all the time is that I keep it real. I don’t sit back, nod, and send you home with nothing but “think about it.” I’m direct, but I’m not harsh. If I see you shrinking, settling, or selling yourself short, I’ll call it out, but in a way that feels supportive, not shaming. My clients know I want the best for them, and part of that is being honest when I see them getting in their own way. Another strength is my ability to balance compassion with challenge. You’ll always know I’ve got your back, but I’ll also push you to dig deeper, say the thing out loud, or try a new way of doing something. Therapy with me feels safe, but it doesn’t stay in the comfort zone. Growth rarely happens there. I also bring a mix of training that helps me see people as whole humans, not just problems to be solved. I’m a licensed therapist, a certified sex therapist, and a life coach, which means we can talk about relationships, intimacy, communication, boundaries, and self-trust all in the same space. Many people have never had anyone ask them about desire or pleasure without judgment; that’s a space I know how to hold. And if you’re tired of just talking in circles, my coaching background provides structure and accountability, allowing you to make actual changes. Something else that stands out is how quickly people tend to feel comfortable with me. You don’t need to show up with the perfect words or a polished story. You can come in messy, confused, or unsure of what you even want, and I’ll meet you right there. My strength is helping you cut through the noise and get clear on what matters, whether that’s deciding how to handle a relationship, figuring out your actual boundaries, or finally expressing what you need without guilt. I’m also practical. I don’t believe therapy should be something that feels good in the moment but leaves you lost when you walk out the door. I want you to have language, tools, and strategies you can actually use in your real life. We’ll practice conversations, break down patterns, and celebrate the small wins. That way, change isn’t just something we talk about; it’s something you start living. And here’s something I believe makes me different: I don’t just focus on what’s wrong. We’ll talk about the red flags, sure, but we’ll also notice the green ones, the moments where you feel safe, connected, and alive. I want you to get better at spotting what works, not just what doesn’t, because that’s how you build relation

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

The people I work best with are usually the ones who are tired of playing small in their relationships and in their own lives. On paper, you’ve got it together. You show up for work, for friends, for family, but inside you might feel like you’re stuck in the same cycles over and over. Maybe you keep choosing partners who aren’t right for you. Maybe you’re in a relationship where the love is real, but the communication, intimacy, or trust feels off. Or maybe you’re single and want to date without second-guessing yourself every step of the way. Sometimes it’s not even about dating at all; it’s about wanting to feel more at home in your own skin, more confident in your own voice, and freer in your body and desires. My clients are smart, self-aware, and usually know the “right” answers. You’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, maybe even given your friends the best advice, but when it comes to your own patterns, it’s harder to break free. You know what’s going on in your head, but you can’t always shift what you feel in your heart or in your body. That’s the gap we work on closing together. In sessions, I don’t just sit back and nod. I’m going to listen deeply, but I’ll also tell you the truth, ask the hard questions, and help you see where you’re holding yourself back. We’ll talk about boundaries and how actually to set and enforce them without guilt. We’ll break down the “flags” in your relationships, not just the red ones, but the green ones too, so you can start noticing what feels safe and aligned. We’ll unpack intimacy and desire in a way that gets rid of the shame and lets you explore pleasure on your own terms. And we’ll practice communication that’s clear, honest, and rooted in who you are, not in what you think you’re supposed to say to keep the peace. The people who do best with me aren’t looking for someone to “fix” them. You don’t have to have everything figured out, but you do need to be ready to show up for yourself and be curious about what’s possible. I’m not here to give you a script or tell you who to be. I’m here to help you get back to your own voice and your own truth. I’ll also be real with you: if you’re looking for therapy that’s only focused on trauma recovery or crisis management, I’m probably not the right fit. That work is important, but it’s no longer my focus. I’m here for those who are ready to move forward, to stop settling, and to step into relationships and lives that truly feel good. By the time we’re done worki

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