(she/her)
New to Grow
Across all ages, clients who thrive with me appreciate a blend of insight‑oriented work and practical skill‑building. They value clear communication, gentle accountability, and a therapist who helps them connect their values to achievable goals. My ideal clients are ready to engage in the therapeutic process, even if they’re unsure where to begin—they simply know they want to feel better and create healthier patterns in their lives.
In a first session, my focus is on creating a comfortable, welcoming space where clients can get a sense of my style and begin sharing what brings them to therapy. I start by reviewing confidentiality, answering any questions, and explaining what the therapeutic process can look like so clients know what to expect.
Across all ages, I use a collaborative, strengths‑based approach. I listen closely, ask thoughtful questions, and help clients identify what they’d like to focus on moving forward. By the end of the session, we typically outline initial goals and discuss next steps so clients leave with a sense of direction, clarity, and support.
I am best positioned to serve adults and adolescents who are motivated to understand themselves more deeply and make meaningful changes in their lives. Many of the clients I work with are navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, or difficulties with self‑esteem and boundaries. They often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, yet they are open to reflection and willing to explore new ways of coping. Clients who thrive with me tend to appreciate a collaborative, strengths‑based approach that blends practical skill‑building with insight‑oriented work. They value clear communication, gentle accountability, and a therapist who helps them connect their values to achievable goals. My ideal clients are ready to engage in the therapeutic process, even if they’re unsure where to start—they simply know they want to feel better, understand themselves more fully, and create healthier patterns in their lives.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have extensive experience utilizing CBT in intensive outpatient programs, and community‑based settings. In my practice, I integrate it in a structured yet flexible way so that it aligns with each client’s goals, cultural context, and stage of change.
Motivational Interviewing
I integrate Motivational Interviewing with CBT and trauma‑informed care by using reflections to highlight discrepancies between current behaviors and long‑term goals, then collaboratively developing small, achievable steps. When clients express change talk, I reinforce it with affirmations that highlight strengths, resilience, and past successes.