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

First sessions can be the hardest. It took a lot for you to make the appointment and fill out all of the paperwork. We don't know each other. There may be a lot of questions we both have to get things started, and it doesn't always feel like what you might expect therapy to feel like. I want you to feel heard and safe to share at your pace.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I will always be professional and real with you. I am not perfect, do not have all the answers, and I know therapy can feel scary. I hope to bring lightness and compassion when your world feels dark and cold. I might cry with you, join in your anger, and definitely bring laughter where we can find it. We create the goals that fit you. Goals that are realistic and attainable and focus on what matters most to you.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I use multiple therapeutic approaches to explore each person's unique needs with a mix of empathy, advocacy, humor, and realness. I have decades of experience working with individuals affected by trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression, as well as autism, ADHD, and ODD. I am trained in EMDR and offer a collaborative approach to treatment.