LPC, 8 years of experience
New to Grow
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here. I’m a licensed therapist specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, OCD, relationship concerns, and healthcare worker stress. I am also well equipped to handle many other co-occurring and other mental health concerns. I have extensive experience across many levels of care (from inpatient to residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient settings) so I’m comfortable supporting patients with different levels of severity and complexity. I’ve also spent years working in utilization management, which means I understand insurance systems well and can help you navigate them as part of treatment. I hold an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas State University and a B.S. in Economics & Management Science from MIT.
In our first session, we’ll spend some time going over how I work, what to expect, and a few practical details. Then we’ll shift into getting to know you: what’s going on in your life and what brought you to therapy now. Together, we’ll develop your goals and a sense of how I can best support you moving forward.
I show up as a real person in the room, not a stiff professional who is here to dictate your healing. I'm genuine, engaged, and not afraid to use humor when appropriate. I work collaboratively to make sure therapy feels like a partnership rather than me talking AT you. I bring years of deep clinical experience, but I balance it with the belief that we’re all human, growing, and figuring things out together!
YOU MIGHT ENJOY THERAPY WITH ME IF... - You're an overthinker wanting to connect with and process emotions. - You want a no-nonsense therapist who will "tell it like it is"... but is also there to support you in the messy aftermath. - You don't mind - or even love - cheesy therapy metaphors ;) - You want to thrive, not just survive!
Psychodynamic psychotherapy helps you notice patterns in your thoughts, feelings, and relationships that you might not realize are there - oftentimes formed in your past. Together, we will explore where these patterns come from and how they show up in your life now. With this understanding, you can feel more in control, less weighed down, and more free to make the changes you want.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills to help you handle strong emotions, reduce behaviors that make life harder, and feel more steady day-to-day. It balances accepting yourself as you are while also learning new ways to cope and respond. I can also provide Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT), designed for people who tend to be overly controlled (perfectionistic, self-critical, or guarded). It focuses on building flexibility, openness, and deeper emotional connection with others. Many clients find that RO-DBT helps them soften rigid coping patterns, feel more understood, and experience relationships in a more authentic and satisfying way.
Prolonged Exposure (PE) is a gold standard therapy for OCD, PTSD, and other trauma-based issues. It helps you gradually face memories, feelings, and situations you’ve been avoiding at a pace that feels safe and supported. By approaching instead of pushing away, your brain learns that these experiences are no longer dangerous. Over time, many people notice a big drop in fear, nightmares, and triggers, and feel more present and connected.