I believe that each person's path to healing is unique, and I strive to create a space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered. My approach is grounded in compassion, active listening, and an understanding that there is no “one-size-fits-all” path in mental health care. In my practice, I work collaboratively with you to understand your experiences, clarify your goals, and choose the tools that best support your growth. I draw from supportive therapy, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-informed strategies to meet your specific needs. I also provide medication management when helpful and always involve you in the decision-making process so you feel confident and informed. My background includes more than 15 years of healthcare experience across rehabilitation settings, inpatient psychiatry, addiction treatment, and outpatient mental health. Working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of challenges—including chronic mental illness—has shaped my commitment to providing accessible, respectful, and culturally sensitive care. My goal is to help you build resilience, strengthen your sense of self, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
🌿 What to Expect at Your First Session: During our first session, we’ll take time to explore what brought you to care and what you’re hoping to achieve. You’ll be able to share at a pace that feels comfortable for you—there is no pressure to tell your whole story at once. I will ask questions to better understand your background, current stressors, and what has or hasn’t worked for you in the past. 🎯 Clarifying Goals: Together, we’ll begin identifying goals for treatment and discuss possible approaches that align with your needs. 🧭 Initial treatment Planning: You are welcome to bring a list of past medications, but it is not required. Most importantly, you will be met with respect, empathy, and a commitment to supporting your well-being Space for Questions ❓: You’re encouraged to ask questions—about medications, or what to expect moving forward. This is your time, and your comfort and clarity matter.
I believe deeply in shared decision-making and view mental health care as a collaborative process. My role is to support you in the following ways: Identifying patterns, building insight, and finding practical tools that help you feel more in control of your life. I often combine medication management with talk therapy to help you understand triggers, reframe unhelpful thoughts, strengthen relationships, and build resilience. Clients describe leaving sessions with greater clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of hope
I identify as
Supportive
Supportive therapy helps you recognize your own strengths and resources, so you can feel more confident and in control. You’ll have a safe space to express worries, fears, or sadness, and get help finding ways to cope. We’ll work together to set realistic goals and find practical solutions to challenges you may face in daily. Supportive therapy is not about changing who you are or “fixing” you. Instead, it’s about supporting you as a whole person—emotionally, mentally, and physically—so you can live as well as possible, no matter what you’re facing. If you need extra support, such as help at home, financial advice, or community resources, we can guide you to the right services. If you have any questions or want to talk more about how supportive therapy can help you, please let me know. Helpful
Compassion Focused
Attentive to both verbal and nonverbal cues that may indicate distress, pain, or emotional suffering. Use open-ended questions to invite the patient to share their concerns. Also Demonstrate genuine empathy by acknowledging the patient’s feelings and collaborate with the patient to develop a care plan that addresses their needs and preferences.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy, or CPT, is a type of talk therapy that helps people who have gone through something really tough or traumatic—like an accident, abuse, violence, or losing someone close. If you’re having a hard time with memories, emotions, or thoughts after something bad happened, CPT can help you understand and manage those feelings.