LPC, 8 years of experience
Hey there! I'm so glad you're here. My name is Dr. G, and I'm a licensed mental health professional. I wonder if you're going through a tough time right now. I know how hard things can be sometimes. Just remember that you have inherent worth and beauty as a human being. Even when life gets rocky, you deserve to feel fulfilled and lead a life you enjoy. If you ever need someone to talk to without judgment, I'm here to listen. I care about your well-being. We all need a little support sometimes. So don't be afraid to open up if you need to! I'm rooting for you, and I believe in your ability to get through this. You've got this!
In our first session, we’ll take time to get to know each other and begin building a foundation of trust. You’re welcome to ask questions, share what feels important, or simply settle in I want you to feel safe, seen, and supported from the start. We’ll also go over the ground rules and boundaries that shape our work together. Confidentiality is a cornerstone of our sessions: what you share stays between us. The only exceptions are rare situations where safety is at risk if I believe you may harm yourself or someone else, I have an ethical responsibility to act with care and ensure protection. This space is yours. I’ll bring compassion, clarity, and a commitment to ethical practice. You bring yourself—exactly as you are.
I’m a doer. Therapy with me isn’t just about insight, it’s about movement. I love a plan, a well-placed experiment, and the kind of reframing that shifts the whole landscape. Whether we’re untangling a stuck narrative or testing a new boundary, I believe change happens when we try something and see what unfolds. My methods are active, collaborative, and grounded in ethical care. I bring structure, curiosity, and a deep respect for your autonomy. You bring your lived experience, your questions, and your readiness (or not) to explore. Together, we build momentum toward wellness—one thoughtful risk, one reframed truth, one brave step at a time.
I serve the helpers, the healers, the students, the sleepless new parents, and the beautifully complex LGBTQIA+ community. Whether you're building a career, a family, or a sense of self, I offer a space that honors your identity, your boundaries, and your brilliance—with zero judgment and full consent.
I trained extensively in CBT during my master's and Ph.D. programs and utilized it as a foundational treatment approach. I use cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, exposure therapy, and skills training to help clients modify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. CBT gives me concrete tools to help clients problem-solve
I sought additional training in DBT after recognizing its benefits for highly dysregulated clients. I use DBT skills like distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and mindfulness to equip clients to manage difficult emotions better and make progress on personal goals. DBT provides structure while empowering change.
Although CBT is my base, I incorporate experiential techniques like role plays, empty chair, and creative arts when clients are stuck or need greater emotional engagement. Experientials harness the power of action, metaphor, and creativity to produce insight.
All my work is trauma-informed, focusing on trustworthiness, collaboration, empowerment, and respecting defense mechanisms. I help clients make sense of symptoms as adaptations, build compassion for the wounded self, and gently develop emotional regulation skills. A trauma-informed lens shapes my interventions.
8 ratings with written reviews
August 13, 2025
I can’t thank Dr. G enough. She’s great at what she does, very personable and funny. I feel like she truly cares and always keeps it real with you.
May 29, 2025
She is very welcoming and has a friendly personality and I feel safe talking to her
May 8, 2025
Great conversation. I felt heard and seen. And taken care of, which is usually my role. Thank you Dr. G