Get to know me

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

Your first therapy session is the beginning of a new chapter—and I want it to feel safe, warm, and grounding. I know starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’ve never been to therapy before or had a past experience that left you feeling unseen or misunderstood. My goal is to make the process feel approachable, supportive, and centered on you. In our first session, we’ll take our time getting to know each other. You don’t need to prepare anything or have the “perfect” words to describe what you’re going through. I’ll guide the conversation with curiosity and compassion, helping you feel comfortable sharing your story at your own pace. I’ll ask about what brings you to therapy, what you’ve been struggling with lately, and what you hope to gain from our time together. We’ll also talk about your background, important relationships, and any past experiences that might be relevant to your healing process. This session is also a chance for you to ask questions and get a sense of what therapy with me looks and feels like. I’ll share more about how I work—my style, my approach, and what you can expect in future sessions. I believe in full transparency and collaboration, so you’ll never be left in the dark or feel like you’re going through the motions without direction. You’ll leave the session with a clearer understanding of how we can work together to support your goals. Some clients feel a sense of relief after simply voicing what they’ve been carrying. Others feel hopeful after realizing they don’t have to keep doing it alone. No matter where you are emotionally—numb, tearful, anxious, or unsure—you are welcome to show up exactly as you are. As we continue working together, we’ll begin to co-create a healing space that’s uniquely tailored to you. That might include learning coping tools for anxiety, exploring your identity, unlearning harmful narratives, or practicing boundary setting in relationships. The first session is just the beginning of a deeper, more compassionate journey back to yourself. If you’re feeling nervous or unsure, that’s completely normal. It takes courage to reach out and choose healing. I want you to know that in this space, you’ll be met with warmth, non-judgment, and a genuine desire to help you feel more aligned, more whole, and more like yourself again.

The treatment methods and tools I utilize

My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, integrative, and grounded in compassion. I tailor each session to fit the unique needs, identities, and lived experiences of my clients, knowing there’s no one-size-fits-all method to healing. My work draws from a variety of evidence-based practices and tools designed to help clients deepen their self-awareness, manage their emotions, and navigate life’s challenges with more clarity and confidence. I pull from modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, mindfulness, somatic work, and inner child healing. These approaches help clients explore the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, reframe unhelpful beliefs, and build healthier patterns over time. I often integrate grounding and nervous system regulation tools, which are especially helpful for clients navigating anxiety, stress, or trauma responses. I also incorporate emotional regulation techniques, boundary-setting skills, and self-compassion practices to support clients in their everyday lives. Many of my clients are high-functioning but feel emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or stuck in cycles of burnout and self-doubt. My goal is to help them reconnect with their inner voice, understand their patterns, and feel more empowered in how they respond to their emotions and relationships. In our work together, we may explore childhood wounds, attachment patterns, identity development, or ongoing stressors contributing to your current struggles. I move at your pace and prioritize emotional safety, especially if you’re working through trauma or painful life experiences. Our sessions are collaborative—you’re the expert in your life, and I’m here to support you with tools, insight, and care. Overall, my approach is holistic, affirming, and centered on helping you heal from the inside out while building emotional resilience and long-term growth.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

One of my greatest strengths as a therapist lies in my ability to meet clients exactly where they are—with warmth, authenticity, and a deep respect for their lived experiences. I bring a calm, grounded presence into the therapy space that makes it safe for clients to be vulnerable without fear of judgment. I know that showing up to therapy is not always easy, especially when you’ve spent so much of your life feeling like you have to hold it all together. That’s why I prioritize creating a space where clients can finally exhale and just be. Clients often tell me they feel genuinely seen and emotionally safe in our sessions—like they don’t have to wear the mask or keep performing. That’s not by accident. I work intentionally to build trust and foster connection from the very beginning. Whether you’re walking into your first therapy session or coming back after a hard experience with therapy in the past, my goal is to make you feel heard, validated, and supported. I specialize in helping women, young adults, and teens who feel stuck in survival mode or disconnected from themselves. Many of my clients are high-functioning on the outside but are emotionally exhausted on the inside. They’re navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, and self-doubt while still trying to show up for everyone else. My strength is in slowing things down and helping clients listen inward—often for the first time in a long time. I bring a relatable and down-to-earth approach to every session. I’m not the kind of therapist who just nods—I ask meaningful questions, reflect patterns with care, and offer insights that gently challenge unhelpful beliefs. My style is collaborative: I walk alongside you, not ahead of you. I hold space for the hard emotions while also helping you reconnect with your strengths and inner wisdom. Another key strength of mine is being attuned to what’s not being said. I pay close attention to shifts in body language, tone, and energy. I help clients put words to emotions they may not fully understand or have felt safe expressing. This is especially important for clients with trauma histories, where safety and trust are crucial foundations for healing. Ultimately, my strength is helping clients feel empowered in their own lives. Whether we’re unpacking childhood wounds, building self-trust, or practicing boundary setting, I aim to help you feel more connected to your truth and more confident navigating life on your terms.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I specialize in working with women, young adults, and teen girls who often look like they’re holding it all together on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally depleted on the inside. My ideal clients are navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, and the impact of childhood or relational wounds. Many are in a constant state of over-functioning—showing up for everyone else while silently suffering, unsure of how to ask for help or take up space in their own lives. These clients are often highly capable and deeply caring, but somewhere along the way, they learned to disconnect from their own needs in order to feel safe, accepted, or in control. They may find themselves stuck in cycles of self-doubt, overthinking, emotional burnout, or people-pleasing. Some are healing from family dysfunction, emotionally unavailable caregivers, or toxic relationships. Others are navigating life transitions like starting college, entering adulthood, or redefining themselves after major life shifts. What these clients have in common is a deep desire for more: more peace, more clarity, more connection—with themselves and others. They want to stop surviving and start thriving. They want to feel safe in their own bodies, trust their inner voice, set boundaries without guilt, and build relationships that honor who they are. If this sounds like you, I want you to know that therapy can be a space where you no longer have to carry it all alone. Together, we’ll slow down and gently unpack the patterns keeping you stuck. We’ll work to understand how your past may be showing up in the present, and explore new ways of responding that feel more aligned with the version of you you’re becoming. I approach therapy through a trauma-informed, strengths-based lens that honors your lived experience. Whether we’re working on regulating anxiety, navigating identity or life changes, or rebuilding your self-worth, I strive to create a supportive and empowering space that allows you to show up fully. My role isn’t to “fix” you—it’s to walk beside you as you reconnect with the parts of yourself that were never broken, just burdened. You deserve a space to rest, reflect, and rebuild. You deserve a therapist who sees your humanity, not just your symptoms. If you’re ready to do the inner work with someone who will guide you with care, I’m here for you.