Licensed to practice in Tennessee and accepts 13 insurances. Specializes in Depression, Self-Harming, Trauma and PTSD and 9 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
Life can feel overwhelming when you are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, or a major change. You may know that something needs to change, but feel unsure about where to begin. I believe meaningful change can happen when you feel heard, supported, and equipped with practical tools to move forward. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and goal-oriented. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which can help you understand how your thoughts affect your feelings and actions. I also draw from positive psychology to help you recognize your strengths, build resilience, and create meaningful change. Together, we will look at what is getting in your way and develop healthy coping skills that support your goals. Outside of my practice, I value an active lifestyle and the connection between physical and mental well-being. I believe movement, balance, and self-care can all play a role in overall wellness. My goal is to help you build practical skills that allow you to thrive in everyday life, not simply cope with it.
Our first session will give us time to get to know each other and talk about what brought you to therapy. We will review your assessments and work together to identify your current challenges and goals. We may explore where you would like to be a month, six months, or a year from now and discuss realistic steps that can help you get there. My goal is for you to leave with a clearer understanding of what you are facing and practical actions you can begin taking right away. There will also be room for your feedback and suggestions as we work together, including conversations about how we can support accountability toward your goals.
One of my greatest strengths is creating a space where you can feel heard, supported, and comfortable being vulnerable. I listen closely while also encouraging you to look deeper at the “why” behind your thoughts, feelings, and actions. I use a trauma-informed approach and recognize the importance of safety and trust in therapy. At the same time, I will support and challenge you as we work toward your goals. You can expect our sessions to balance compassion with practical steps that help you move forward.
I am best positioned to support individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, or challenges with emotional well-being. I work well with clients who want to better understand their thoughts, recognize their strengths, and develop healthier ways of responding to life's challenges. Our work will be collaborative and focused on your individual goals. Together, we can identify unhelpful thought patterns, strengthen coping skills, build resilience, and increase self-awareness and confidence. My goal is to help you develop tools you can use both in and outside of therapy, so you can create meaningful, lasting change.
Using CBT will help clients understand the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The idea is that the way we interpret situations can influence how we feel and what we do. By identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them against evidence, people can develop more balanced perspectives and healthier coping strategies.
This approach focuses not only on reducing problems like anxiety, depression, or stress, but also on building the strengths and skills that help people lead meaningful, satisfying lives. In therapy, it complements traditional approaches by exploring what's going well, identifying personal strengths, fostering resilience, and supporting positive emotions and healthy relationships.
Trauma-informed care is an approach to therapy that recognizes how past traumatic experiences can affect a person's thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, and physical health. Diving deeper into how things may be affecting client's day to day more than just what is wrong.