New to Grow
I am a trauma-informed therapist with eight years of experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and complex relationship patterns. I have completed basic trauma training and basic EMDR training and am currently working toward EMDR certification. My approach is grounded in compassion, cultural humility, and deep respect for each person’s lived experience. I am especially passionate about working with BIPOC clients, children of immigrants, and those healing intergenerational trauma. I recognize how systemic barriers, cultural expectations, and family dynamics shape identity, relationships, and self-worth, and I intentionally create a space where you feel seen, affirmed, and safe. I integrate EMDR, CBT, person-centered, and trauma-focused approaches to help you process unresolved experiences, shift limiting beliefs, and build healthier patterns. Clients often describe me as grounded, validating, and gently direct. My goal is to support you in moving from survival mode to intentional, empowered living—at your own pace.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session is about getting to know you, at your pace. We’ll explore what’s bringing you in, what feels most important right now, and what you hope will feel different. You don’t need to have it all figured out; I’ll guide the conversation with gentle questions about your history, current stressors, relationships, and patterns you’ve noticed. We’ll clarify your goals and what working together may look like. If trauma is part of your story, we’ll focus first on building safety and trust rather than diving into processing. You’ll also have space to ask questions about my approach, including EMDR and trauma-focused work. By the end, you’ll have a clearer sense of next steps and whether we’re a good fit.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I bring a trauma-informed and culturally attuned approach to therapy, helping clients understand the roots of their patterns while providing practical tools for change. I have a strong ability to identify relational and attachment dynamics, such as feeling unseen or repeatedly seeking validation, and guide clients toward healthier ways of relating. Clients often describe me as warm, grounded, and gently direct, creating a space that feels safe, validating, and growth-focused. I blend insight-driven work, including EMDR and trauma-focused approaches, with structured interventions like CBT, helping clients not only gain awareness but also develop tangible skills. At the heart of my work is an empowerment-oriented mindset: supporting clients to reclaim their narratives
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal clients are people who are ready to go deeper than just coping, they genuinely want to heal. Many are navigating anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, or noticing patterns in relationships that leave them feeling unseen or not fully chosen. I especially connect with BIPOC clients and children of immigrants who are unpacking intergenerational trauma, cultural expectations, and the pressure to hold it all together. Often, they look high-functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed internally. They’re thoughtful, self-aware (or wanting to be), and curious about the “why” behind their patterns. They want practical tools, but they also want insight. They’re open to doing meaningful work, processing the past, understanding attachment wounds, and building healthier, more intentional relationships. If you’re ready to break cycles, feel more secure within yourself, and move from survival mode into something more grounded and empowered, we’d likely be a great fit.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT helps identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns that influence emotions and behaviors. In our work together, we’ll explore how your thoughts impact how you feel and respond, and develop practical tools to reframe negative thinking, regulate emotions, and create healthier patterns. CBT is goal-oriented and focused on building skills you can use outside of sessions.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
A a compassionate, client-led approach that creates a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to provide empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard. Through our therapeutic relationship, you can build self-awareness, confidence, and clarity to move toward meaningful change.
Trauma-Focused CBT
An evidence-based approach designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences. It combines coping skills, emotional regulation strategies, and gradual trauma processing to reduce distress and reshape unhelpful beliefs related to the trauma. This structured, supportive approach helps clients feel safer, more empowered, and better equipped to manage triggers and move forward.