Get to know me

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

In our first session, we’ll slow things down and focus on getting to know you—your story, what’s been weighing on you, and what you’d like to change. You don’t have to have it all figured out before we start. I’ll ask questions to better understand your experiences, including your relationships, coping patterns, and what’s been most challenging lately. We’ll also talk about what you hope therapy will look and feel like for you. This is a supportive space where you can share at your own pace—there’s no pressure to dive into anything you’re not ready for. By the end of our first session, we’ll have a clearer picture of your goals and how we can work together toward them. My priority is to make sure you feel heard, understood, and comfortable as we begin this process.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Why Work With Me? 🌿 ✔ Specialized Training – I’m certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an Evergreen Certified C-DBT provider, and EMDRIA-approved to provide EMDR therapy. I have completed EMDR basic training and am actively pursuing advanced consultation toward full EMDR certification. I am also currently training in Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT) to expand my work with clients who struggle with overcontrol and perfectionism. ✔ Extensive Experience – Before private practice, I worked in intensive outpatient (IOP) and partial hospitalization (PHP) settings, helping individuals face some of the most difficult struggles of their lives. This experience shaped my direct yet compassionate therapy approach. ✔ Therapy That Feels Natural – Our sessions won’t feel like a script—they’ll feel like a conversation where you feel seen, heard, and supported while gaining the skills to regain control of your emotions and life. My Therapy Approach 🔹 💠 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Rewiring negative thought patterns for a healthier mindset 💠 Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT Certified) – Managing intense emotions, reducing self-destructive patterns, and building healthier relationship skills 💠 Radically Open DBT – Addressing overcontrol, perfectionism, and emotional loneliness through openness and flexibility 💠 Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) – Healing from trauma and PTSD (EMDRIA-approved provider, basic trained) 💠 Supportive Therapy – A validating, nonjudgmental space to process emotions and life challenges

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I provide virtual therapy for women and teens struggling with: 💠 Trauma & PTSD (Childhood Trauma, Complex PTSD, Sexual Assault) 💠 Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) (Emotion Dysregulation, Self-Harm, Relationship Instability) 💠 Relationship Patterns & Attachment Wounds (Anxious Attachment, People-Pleasing, Abandonment Fears, Emotional Detachment) 💠 Eating Disorders (Binge Eating, Bulimia, Anorexia, Emotional Eating) 💠 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) (Intrusive Thoughts, Compulsions, Perfectionism) 💠 Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) (Rigid Thinking, High Standards, Control, Difficulty Delegating) 💠 Anxiety Disorders (Generalized Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety) 💠 Depression & Mood Disorders (Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder) 💠 Life Transitions & Stress (Work Burnout, College Stress, Breakups) 💠 Chronic Pain & Health Conditions (Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, Injury Recovery, Adjusting to Physical Limitations)