LCSW, 3 years of experience
New to Grow
I was inspired to become a therapist because I wanted to be the kind of safe, supportive presence for others that I needed during my own adolescence. What I love most about this work is witnessing the incredible growth my clients make, but also being there through the tough times when they stumble—and watching them find the strength to get back up. At the heart of everything I do is a deep commitment to building trust, honoring each person’s unique journey, and empowering them to create meaningful, lasting change in their lives. I’m a therapist with three years of experience supporting clients through challenges like anxiety, depression, substance use, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties. My approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care, which allows me to offer a balance of structure, compassion, and empowerment. I truly believe in meeting each client where they are and creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where they feel heard, respected, and understood. I work side-by-side with clients to help them notice unhelpful thought patterns, build practical coping skills, and reconnect with their own strengths and resilience.
In the first session, my focus is on helping you feel comfortable and getting oriented to the therapy process. We’ll spend time talking about what brought you to therapy, what you hope to get out of it, and any questions or concerns you might have about how we’ll work together. I place a strong emphasis on building a therapeutic alliance, so I’ll work to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and understood. Together, we’ll start identifying your goals for therapy and discuss the steps we can take to work toward them. By the end of the first session, my aim is for you to have a clear sense of what to expect, feel confident in the process, and know that you have a partner in your journey toward change.
I believe my greatest strength as a therapist is my ability to connect with clients from all walks of life and adapt my approach to meet their unique needs. Since graduating, I have worked in a community mental health agency, which has given me the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, children, teens, and adults, facing a variety of challenges such as anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship issues, and self-esteem concerns. I’ve learned to quickly build trust, recognize individual strengths, and tailor interventions so each client feels understood and supported, no matter their background or circumstances. I help clients feel comfortable in sessions by bringing a warm and humorous presence, creating a space where they can truly be themselves without judgment.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to explore their thoughts, emotions, and patterns, even if they’re unsure where to start. I work with individuals who may be experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, substance use challenges, or relationship difficulties. I have experience supporting children as young as eight, teenagers, young adults, and middle-aged adults. Many of my clients come to me feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, and are seeking a safe, supportive space to be heard without judgment. My ideal client values collaboration and is open to learning new strategies, building self-awareness, and working toward meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels right for them.
I have three years of experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a primary therapeutic approach with clients. I incorporate CBT techniques to help individuals identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and practice behavioral changes that support their goals. In my work, I have applied CBT with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use challenges, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties. I tailor interventions to each client’s needs, using structured exercises, thought records, behavioral experiments, and skills training to promote insight and long-term change. CBT’s collaborative, goal-oriented nature aligns well with my style of practice, allowing me to empower clients to take an active role in their own growth.
I also draw on Person-Centered Therapy, which I value for its emphasis on empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuine connection. In my three years of practice, I’ve used this approach to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel truly heard and understood. By fostering a nonjudgmental space, I help clients explore their feelings, values, and goals at their own pace. This method has been especially effective in building trust, encouraging self-reflection, and empowering clients to tap into their own capacity for growth. I find that integrating Person-Centered principles into my work, whether on their own or alongside structured methods like CBT, helps clients feel respected, validated, and motivated to make meaningful changes.
I incorporate Trauma-Informed Care principles into my work to ensure that every interaction with a client prioritizes safety, trust, and empowerment. I recognize how past trauma can impact thoughts, emotions, relationships, and coping patterns, and I approach treatment with sensitivity to these experiences. This means being mindful of potential triggers, offering choices whenever possible, and creating a predictable, supportive environment where clients feel in control of their healing process. Over the past three years, I’ve applied Trauma-Informed Care in working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship challenges, always aiming to honor their resilience while fostering a sense of stability and hope. I integrate this approach with CBT and Person-Centered Therapy to provide both structure and compassion in the therapeutic process.