New to Grow
I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely seen and understood. I am thoughtful, present, and deeply interested in your story, not just your symptoms. I approach our work together with curiosity, care, and respect for who you are and where you come from. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regis University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Metropolitan State University of Denver. I also teach and train future mental health professionals, which keeps my work grounded in strong clinical ethics, ongoing learning, and real world application.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
The first session is a space to slow down and begin building safety and trust. We will talk about what brings you to therapy now, what you are hoping for, and any questions or concerns you may have. There is no pressure to share everything at once and we will move at a pace that feels comfortable for you. I will ask thoughtful questions to understand your story and current stressors, and we will begin shaping goals together. Many clients leave the first session feeling more grounded, relieved, and clearer about next steps. Above all, my hope is that you leave feeling seen, understood, and supported, with a sense that therapy can be a place where you do not have to hold everything alone.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Clients often describe me as attuned, warm, authentic, curious and genuinely caring. I am deeply present and engaged in sessions, and I bring energy and momentum to the work when it helps move things forward. I aim to create a space where you can be real without needing to explain yourself perfectly or hold everything together on your own.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I tend to work well with adults who are open, curious, and wanting to become more self aware, especially those who are willing to explore their inner world and engage meaningfully in the therapeutic process. Many of my clients are navigating trauma, including complex and relational trauma, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, grief, relationship challenges, identity exploration, or significant life transitions. I also work closely with high achievers and perfectionistic individuals who hold themselves to very high standards and are feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or weighed down by the pressure they carry.
Integrative
My approach is integrative, beginning with a person-centered foundation that emphasizes empathy, authenticity, and a strong therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe, respected, and empowered. I work through a trauma-informed lens, recognizing how life experiences shape emotional patterns, nervous system responses, and relationships, while prioritizing safety, collaboration, and client pace. As therapy unfolds, I draw on EFT, IFS, DBT, CBT, attachment-based, existential, and other evidence-based approaches, depending on what best supports the client. I integrate practical skills such as emotional regulation, coping, communication, and thought pattern shifts with deeper emotional exploration to support meaningful, sustainable change.