You are capable, responsible, and dependable. Others rely on you. You manage pressure well — until the weight becomes too heavy to carry alone. I specialize in working with healthcare professionals, leaders, caregivers, and high-achieving adults experiencing burnout, chronic stress, and high-functioning anxiety. Many of my clients appear steady on the outside while internally feeling emotionally exhausted, mentally overloaded, or disconnected from their sense of purpose. With over 13 years of clinical experience across healthcare systems, private practice, and community settings, I understand the psychological toll of prolonged responsibility without recovery. My work focuses on restoring emotional steadiness, strengthening boundaries, and building sustainable performance — not just temporary coping.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session is structured yet supportive. We will explore what has brought you to therapy, clarify how stress or burnout is impacting your daily functioning, and identify the patterns contributing to emotional exhaustion. Together, we’ll establish clear, measurable goals and begin developing a focused treatment plan tailored to your needs. You will leave with initial insights and practical next steps.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I combine clinical depth with practical structure. My approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), nervous system regulation, and strengths-based care. I help clients identify stress-driven thinking patterns, reduce cognitive distortions linked to overperformance, and implement clear boundary strategies that protect their capacity. Clients often describe my style as calm, direct, and solution-oriented. I prioritize measurable progress, emotional regulation, and long-term resilience.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work best with professionals who are driven, responsible, and ready to make meaningful changes. Many of my clients are navigating workplace stress, leadership strain, compassion fatigue, or high-functioning anxiety. If you value accountability, insight, and practical tools — and are ready to move from survival mode to steadiness and clarity — we are likely a strong fit. Please note: My focus is therapeutic treatment and long-term stress resilience. I do not complete FMLA or short-term disability paperwork.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and restructure stress-driven thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, over-responsibility, and emotional exhaustion. Many high-achieving professionals operate from deeply ingrained beliefs about performance, productivity, and self-worth. In our work together, we examine these cognitive patterns, assess how they impact mood and behavior, and implement structured strategies to develop more balanced, sustainable ways of thinking. CBT in my practice is practical and goal-oriented. Clients learn concrete tools to reduce cognitive distortions, improve emotional regulation, and make decisions from clarity rather than pressure.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I integrate Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help clients clarify goals and identify existing strengths that can be leveraged for change. Rather than centering sessions solely on problems, we explore moments when stress feels more manageable and build on those exceptions. Through scaling questions, targeted goal setting, and measurable progress tracking, clients gain momentum and a clearer sense of direction. This approach is particularly effective for professionals navigating burnout, workplace stress, and high-functioning anxiety because it keeps therapy structured, forward-moving, and results-oriented.
Motivational Interviewing
I use Motivational Interviewing to help clients move through ambivalence and strengthen internal commitment to change. High-achieving individuals often know what needs to shift but struggle with competing pressures, guilt, or fear of letting others down. Through reflective dialogue, open-ended exploration, and values clarification, I support clients in identifying their own reasons for change. This collaborative process enhances autonomy, confidence, and follow-through, allowing behavioral adjustments to feel aligned rather than forced.