Get to know me

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

During our sessions together, I will be utilizing a psychodynamic inner child framework. This style of therapy focuses on uncovering unconscious and recurring patterns that may be preventing individuals from moving forward and experiencing true inner healing. This approach is grounded in the belief that early childhood experiences—particularly those involving unmet emotional needs, trauma, or attachment disruptions—can leave lasting imprints on the psyche. These unresolved issues often manifest in adulthood as depression, anxiety, low self-worth, self-sabotaging behaviors, and difficulties in relationships. Unlike some other forms of therapy, psychodynamic work is a long-term process that requires commitment. It is not intended as a quick fix or a “band-aid” approach to coping. Rather, it is best suited for those who are seeking deep, meaningful, and lasting change—and who understand that true inner healing takes time. Through this form of counseling, my goal is to support clients in achieving long-lasting, lifestyle-level transformation—the kind of growth that may not always be possible through more surface-level approaches. Prior to our initial meeting, I recommend that you take a few minutes to relax and center yourself. It’s common to be nervous before starting something new. Some of my clients write down a tentative list of ideas or mental health goals that they wish to accomplish. However, please note that this doesn’t need to be formally done and mental health goals can change with time. Typically, I utilize our first session to introduce ourselves to each other and assess if we are going to be a good match. I also use this time to verbally review and answer any questions about the informed consent, cancellation policy, office hours, ect.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My experience as a therapist has enabled me to make positive changes in people’s lives and I am privileged to be a part of that journey. I feel that one of my greatest strengths as a therapist is the ability to sit through and process deep emotional pain with my clients while also allowing them to feel nurtured and understood. I think that a lot of my clients would describe me as warm and maternal, but also having a blunt and corky sense of humor too. In the past I have been told that my artsy and creative mind helps clients discover new and unique ways of thinking. However, in the end I truly hope to provide my clients with a warm and welcoming space to be themselves.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Most of the clients on my caseload are highly motivated individuals that strive to prioritize their mental health. They aren’t looking for a quick fix and understand that true inner healing is a process that takes time. In fact, I do my best work with high functioning clients that have underline symptoms of depression, trauma, PTSD, grief/loss, anxiety, ect. Meaning that they can still go to work, attend school, engage with friends/loved ones, or still find the means to follow through with day to day activities. However, these individuals still find themselves struggling to find a deeper meaning to life or experiencing mental road blocks with getting over the past and moving forward. Below is a list of issues/topics that I specialize in: ▪️Adults with previous childhood trauma ▪️Anxiety/panic ▪️PTSD ▪️Sexual Trauma ▪️Relational conflict ▪️Low self esteem ▪️Teens/adolescents/early 20’s ▪️Work stress related to nurses, doctors, counselors, and other medical professionals ▪️Personal and emotional growth for inspiring artists ▪️LGBTQ+ related issues ▪️Substance abuse ▪️Depression ▪️Grief/Loss