New to Grow
I'm a therapist with a PsyD and an LPC license. I work with teens and adults in need of true listening and clear-headed guidance through the overwhelm. Maybe things have been piling on for a while, or something recently tipped the balance, but whatever’s going on, you don’t have to navigate it on your own. I’m engaged, attuned, and honest. Together, we sort through it, find some steadiness, and move toward solutions and solace. We make small, manageable shifts so you can feel more like yourself again. And if you’re not even sure who that is yet, we’ll start there.
The first session is a conversation. I’ll get a sense of what’s bringing you in, what’s been weighing on you, and what you wish could be different. I ask thoughtful questions, but I’m also paying attention to how you think and process, what patterns show up, and what you need. Most people leave with a clearer understanding of what’s going on and a sense of where we’re headed.
What stands out is how active and tailored the work is. I’m not rigid about method, and I don’t run sessions like a script. I track closely and say what I see, and when it's useful, I'm not hesitant to offer practical direction. My background in psychological assessment sharpens how I understand people. Clients often tell me they feel seen in a way they haven’t before and that our work together gets them unstuck.
I work best with clients who are insightful and open to looking at themselves and their circumstances honestly, even when it’s uncomfortable. My clients often come in feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of who they are. I do a lot of work around identity, discovering untapped wells, and helping people feel more solid in themselves. I tend to connect especially well with adolescents, young adults, and neurodivergent women, as well as people navigating complicated family dynamics. My clients are usually curious, reflective, and willing to experiment with and reflect on small, meaningful shifts between sessions. They want therapy that feels real, collaborative, and empowering.
Integrative
I take an integrative approach, meaning I’m not tied to one method. I focus on what’s useful for the person in front of me and adjust as we go. In practice, that looks like balancing insight with usable tools and helping clients apply what we talk about to their actual lives.
Trauma Informed Care
My work is grounded in a trauma-informed lens. I pay close attention to emotional safety and pacing. I focus on helping clients feel more in control and build steadiness in their lives.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT in a way that feels natural and part of the conversation. We look closely at patterns in thoughts, emotions, and behavior in the context of the client's life. A big focus is helping clients build the habit of stepping back, considering different perspectives, and seeing more than one possible interpretation.
Couples Counseling
In couples work, I focus on patterns rather than picking sides. I help partners slow things down, understand what’s actually happening between them, and communicate more clearly. I’m direct when needed, but always with the goal of helping both people feel heard and respected. We work on practical shifts that reduce conflict and build a stronger, more stable connection.
Existential
I bring in existential work when clients are dealing with bigger questions about meaning, identity, and direction. I help them sit with uncertainty without getting overwhelmed by it. The focus is on clarifying what matters to them, how they want to show up in their life, and making choices that feel more aligned, even when things aren’t fully resolved.