In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our sessions, you don’t have to filter anything. We slow down, breathe, and start tapping into what’s been buried , the emotions you’ve had to hold in for too long. Sometimes that means crying. Sometimes it’s silence. Sometimes it’s just naming the heaviness for what it is. My role is to meet you right where you are with no expectations and walk beside you as you begin to reconnect with yourself. Together, we’ll make space for everything you’ve been carrying, and through mindful self-compassion, start to soften the edges of the pain. You won’t have to pretend here. You get to be fully human and we’ll move at your pace, one small, steady step at a time.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

In our work together, we slow things down. We pay attention to what your body and emotions have been carrying, often for a long time. Many clients come in feeling overwhelmed, numb, emotionally flooded, or disconnected and unsure where to even begin. Sometimes our sessions involve tears. Sometimes they involve long pauses. Sometimes it’s simply about naming the heaviness out loud for the first time. My role is to meet you exactly where you are, without pressure to “fix” anything right away. We focus on helping you feel safer inside yourself, gently unpack what’s been buried, and begin reconnecting with parts of you that may have gone quiet just to survive. Progress here doesn’t mean rushing toward positivity. It looks like: ~understanding your emotional patterns ~learning how to respond to stress instead of pushing through it ~building self-compassion where there’s been shame or self-criticism ~making small, steady changes that feel sustainable, not forced. We move at your pace. Always. My counseling style is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. I care deeply about creating a space where you feel respected, seen, and treated as a whole human being, not a diagnosis. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based approaches, but I use these tools in a grounded, human way. That means we talk about real life (your thoughts, your emotions, your relationships, your stress) and we work together to find practical ways to cope while also tending to the deeper emotional layers within.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I’m likely a good fit for you if: You’re a person who feels overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from yourself. You’ve been “pushing through” for a long time, but it’s starting to catch up with you. You carry guilt, shame, grief, or a heaviness you rarely talk about. You want a space where you don’t have to be strong or have it all figured out. You’re open to slowing down and exploring your emotions without being rushed. You want a therapist who is present, grounded, and comfortable sitting with pain. You’re not looking for quick fixes, clichés, or forced silver linings. If you’re longing to feel more alive again, even if you’re scared to hope, you’ll be met with care, understanding, and steadiness here.