LMHC, 1 years of experience
New to Grow
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) specializing in supporting children, teens, young adults, and families navigating eating disorders, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and related challenges. Using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT, ERP, and family therapy, I create personalized treatment plans that foster both immediate coping skills and long-term growth. My style is collaborative and compassionate—I strive to meet each client where they are, building trust, resilience, and self-understanding. I believe healing happens not only within the individual but also within the systems of support around them, and I’m committed to guiding clients and families toward lasting, meaningful change.
In your first session with me, we’ll take time to get to know each other and understand your unique experiences, goals, and challenges. We’ll explore your biological, social, and family history to get a full picture of what’s going on and how it may be affecting you. I’ll also explain how I work, what to expect from therapy, and together we’ll start identifying goals and initial strategies to support progress. My approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, so you’ll always have a voice in shaping your treatment plan.
One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is my ability to be solution-focused while remaining attuned to each client’s pace and needs. I work collaboratively with clients to identify practical strategies and tools that address their challenges, whether that’s managing anxiety, navigating OCD, improving family communication, or building healthy coping skills. At the same time, I am flexible and responsive, allowing clients to process emotions, explore experiences, and work through difficult topics at a pace that feels safe and sustainable. I integrate evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT, ERP, and family therapy, tailoring interventions to the individual, their developmental stage, and the family system. My approach is grounded in compassion, empathy, and collaboration, empowering clients to not only reduce symptoms but also build resilience, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.
I work with children, teens, young adults, and their families who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, OCD, ADHD, eating disorders, and difficulty with emotional regulation or relationships. My ideal clients are ready to engage in therapy, open to exploring thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and motivated to develop practical coping skills. I particularly focus on supporting the nuclear family—helping parents and siblings improve communication, strengthen connections, and work together to support each other’s mental health. Together, we build resilience, self-understanding, and lasting, meaningful change tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals.
I often use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in my work because it helps people build a healthier relationship with their thoughts and emotions. Instead of getting stuck fighting difficult feelings, ACT teaches skills to notice them, make space for them, and still move forward in ways that feel meaningful. In sessions, I use ACT to support clients in: Clarifying values — identifying what matters most to them. Practicing mindfulness — learning to stay present even when thoughts or emotions feel overwhelming. Building flexibility — recognizing that thoughts are not facts and don’t have to control behavior. Taking action — creating realistic steps toward goals that align with their values. I adapt these strategies to each client — whether that means using creative activities and metaphors with children and teens or mindfulness and values-based exercises with adults. My goal is to help clients gain the tools to live more fully, even alongside life’s challenges.
I frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in my practice because it provides practical, evidence-based tools that help clients understand and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior. In sessions, I guide clients in: Identifying thought patterns that may be fueling anxiety, depression, or self-doubt. Exploring the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Practicing new coping skills such as reframing negative thoughts, problem-solving, and relaxation strategies. Setting and tracking goals to make progress feel clear and achievable. With children and teens, I make CBT interactive and age-appropriate by using visuals, games, and real-life examples. With adults, I often focus on skill-building that can be applied directly in daily life, such as managing stress, navigating relationships, or building confidence. My goal with CBT is to empower clients with tools they can carry outside of sessions, helping them build lasting changes in how they think, feel, and respond to challenges.
I often incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into my practice because it provides clients with concrete, skills-based tools for managing emotions, improving relationships, and reducing distress. In my work, I use DBT to help clients: Build mindfulness skills to stay present and grounded in the moment. Develop emotion regulation strategies to better understand and manage intense feelings. Learn distress tolerance techniques to cope with crises or overwhelming situations without making them worse. Strengthen interpersonal effectiveness so they can communicate needs clearly and maintain healthy boundaries. With children and adolescents, I adapt DBT skills into developmentally appropriate exercises and real-life practice. With adults, I often focus on applying DBT strategies to daily stressors, relationship challenges, and patterns of reactivity. My goal with DBT is to help clients feel more in control of their emotions and behaviors, while fostering resilience and healthier connections with themselves and others.
I utilize Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) as a structured, evidence-based intervention, particularly effective in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related anxiety disorders. My clinical application of ERP involves guiding clients to gradually confront anxiety-provoking stimuli, thoughts, or situations that trigger distress while intentionally refraining from engaging in compulsive or avoidant behaviors. Through this process, clients learn that anxiety and intrusive thoughts can diminish naturally without the need for compulsions, thereby weakening the cycle that reinforces OCD. I employ ERP in a highly collaborative manner, tailoring exposures to the client’s developmental level, clinical presentation, and readiness. With adolescents and younger clients, I often integrate creative and supportive approaches to make exposures feel manageable and empowering, while with adults I emphasize autonomy and mastery of skills that can be generalized across settings. ERP is integrated into treatment plans not in isolation but in conjunction with psychoeducation, cognitive strategies, and ongoing progress monitoring. This ensures that clients not only reduce symptom severity but also build resilience and confidence in their ability to tolerate uncertainty and distress in everyday life.
I use family therapy to help families improve communication, strengthen relationships, and work together to support a loved one’s healing. My experience includes guiding families through challenges such as eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and parent–child conflict. In my practice, I create a safe, structured space where each member can share their perspective, feel heard, and learn healthier ways of interacting. I often incorporate evidence-based approaches, like Imago Dialogue and systemic family interventions, to reduce blame and increase understanding. My goal is to empower families to recognize unhelpful patterns, build empathy, and develop practical strategies that foster collaboration, trust, and long-term resilience.