New to Grow
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience supporting adults through a wide range of life challenges such a as anxiety, depression, and life changes and transitions. I believe therapy works best when you feel safe, supported, and truly understood therefore I prioritize a safe space for my clients to thrive and feel supported in each session. My goal is to create a space where you can be open and vulnerable without fear of judgment while being understood. I bring empathy, authenticity, and compassion into every session while allowing for a positive therapeutic connection. My own life experiences have shaped my ability to connect deeply with others, helping my clients feel seen and heard as they move through their healing journey. Together, we will work toward your goals at a pace that feels right for you.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Your first sessions are focused on completing intake paperwork and building a strong foundation. I prioritize creating a safe and comfortable space where you can begin sharing your story and history. We will talk about what brings you to therapy, your personal history, and what you hope to gain from this process. I will also explain how therapy works and answer any questions you may have about the process. My priority is to ensure you feel informed, supported, and empowered as we begin working together.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Clients often share that they experience my authenticity and warmth in our work together. I strive to be present, compassionate, and genuine in every session. I use evidence-based approaches such as Emotion-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. These approaches help clients build self-awareness, increase motivation, strengthen self-compassion, and develop healthier relationships. My focus is always on helping you create meaningful and lasting change in your life.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work best with individuals who are ready to invest in their growth and understand that change takes time and patience. I support clients who want to heal from trauma, develop healthier relationship patterns, and shift unhelpful mindsets. If you are looking to better understand yourself, improve your relationships, and create meaningful change in your life, I would be honored to support you in that process.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
cognitive behavior therapy allows clients to process, learn to recognize patterns , reframe, challenge and refocus negative thinking patterns and feelings impacting their well-being and ability to see things in a positive perspective.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance and commitment therapy will allow clients to develop a healthier insight into their lives by increasing awareness of self and external situations helping clients to learn to accept difficulties with thoughts and feelings while the increase in self awareness allows for clarity in values and commitments to their actions which allows for creating a meaningful life, rather than trying to eliminate distress
Attachment-based
Providing clients insight into their attachment styles and patterns allows clients to process their formative relationships with their caregivers while also allowing them to process their present relationships with partners , friends, peers etc. This model allows clients to understand themselves, their needs, their trauma and triggers , relational expectations, develop healthier communication and relational skills while also helping them foster secure attachments overtime.
Christian Counseling
faith and mental work can coexist . I believe true intimacy with God means being open and vulnerable with every part of your life .Sometimes our trauma and personal experiences in life can hinder that connection with God. My role is helping you recognize those traumatic patterns and process them effectively while reminding you of the love of God and the ultimate gift of Christ which brings peace to our hearts.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
This approach allows clients to take more ownership of their lives by identifying personal values, belief system and expectations for themselves while being supported, validated, challenged and provided unconditional regard through the process