Hello! For 12 years, I’ve helped people find their way through life’s heaviest moments. When things get really hard, it’s understandable to feel a desperate need for relief from the pain. Sometimes that leads to cycles that feel like an escape—whether that's numbing out with substances or even hurting yourself—but these habits often end up making the weight feel even heavier. I am here to help you break those cycles and find healthy ways to handle your emotions. You deserve tools that actually work and a life where you feel strong again.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
The first session is a chance for us to get to know one another and talk about what brings you to counseling. We’ll review your intake and screenings, explore your goals, and discuss how therapy can support you. This session is about building a space where you feel heard, respected, and supported from the very beginning.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I can help you build a custom "toolkit" that actually works for your life. I have learned that healing isn't one-size-fits-all, so I pull from different professional methods to meet you where you are. I can help you catch and change the "brain traps" or negative thoughts that keep you stuck (CBT), while teaching you how to stay calm and grounded when things feel out of control (Mindfulness). If you struggle with intense emotions that lead to habits that hurt you, I provide practical skills to help you manage those big feelings safely (DBT). We will also focus on what truly matters to you, using your own values as a guide for your future (ACT). Most importantly, if you are struggling with substances and aren't ready to stop, I focus on your safety first through a "Meet You Where You Are" approach (Harm Reduction). My goal is to give you the strength to face life’s weight without relying on patterns that cause you harm. After our work together, your life will start to feel lighter and more in your own hands. You will have a "toolbox" of skills to handle stress and big emotions without reaching for habits that cause you harm. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by your thoughts or reacting in ways that hurt you and your relationships, you’ll be able to stay calm, centered, and focused on what truly matters to you. You’ll wake up feeling more capable, knowing that even when life gets heavy, you have the inner strength to carry it.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I am most effective when working with adults who feel "stuck" in survival mode. If you find yourself in a constant battle with your own mind—where your thoughts feel like traps and your emotions feel like a storm you can’t escape—we will work well together. I best serve those who have developed habits to cope with life's weight, such as using substances, spending, isolating, or even hurting their own body, and are now ready to find a different way forward. I am an ideal fit for the client who isn't looking for a "lecture," but rather a partner in their healing. Whether you are ready to make a total change or you just want to find a way to stay safer while you figure things out, I meet you exactly where you are. My strengths are a match for those who want practical, real-world tools—like catching negative thoughts or staying grounded—to replace the cycles that are currently hurting them.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
We’ll look at the thoughts that cause you stress and see if they’re really true or helpful. Then, we’ll practice new ways of thinking and try out small changes in your daily life to see what works better for you.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
We'll focus on noticing your thoughts and feelings without fighting them, so they don’t control your life. At the same time, we’ll identify your values—what really matters to you—and take small, meaningful steps toward living in line with them.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
We’ll practice skills to help you manage intense emotions, build healthier relationships, and stay grounded in the present. Together, we’ll use tools like mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness so you feel more balanced and in control.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
We’ll practice paying attention to the present moment with openness and curiosity, instead of getting caught up in worries or regrets. This helps you notice your thoughts and feelings without judgment, so you can respond with calm and clarity rather than reacting automatically.