Get to know me

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

The first session is all about creating a space where you feel safe, heard, and supported. It’s a chance for us to get to know each other and begin to build a foundation of trust. During this initial intake session, I’ll ask some questions about what brought you to therapy, your personal history, current challenges, and what goals you’d like to work on. You’re welcome to share at your own pace—there’s no pressure to “have it all figured out.” I’ll also explain how I work, answer any questions you may have about therapy, and collaborate with you to begin shaping a plan that fits your unique needs. If you're a couple, I’ll spend time getting to know each partner and gaining a sense of the relationship dynamics, communication patterns, and shared goals. This may include some time together and some time individually, depending on your comfort and needs. The goal of the intake session isn’t to dive into solutions right away, but to start building a strong therapeutic relationship. You can expect a compassionate, nonjudgmental atmosphere where your story matters—and where we begin the journey of working together toward insight, healing, and lasting change.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

What clients often say stands out most about working with me is the combination of deep empathy and practical, evidence-based strategies. I bring warmth, nonjudgment, and genuine presence to every session—along with a strong clinical foundation built on over 15 years of experience. One of my greatest strengths is my ability to tailor therapy to each individual or couple. I don’t use a one-size-fits-all model. Instead, I draw from multiple approaches—Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and strengths-based tools—to meet you where you are and guide you toward meaningful, lasting change. I’m especially skilled at helping clients make sense of complex emotional experiences, identify unhelpful patterns, and develop healthier ways of coping and connecting. Whether you’re working through trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, I create a space that feels both safe and empowering. Clients who work with me often report increased clarity, emotional regulation, deeper self-awareness, and improved relationships. My approach is both supportive and structured—you’ll feel deeply heard and equipped with tools to move forward.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Over the past 15+ years as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside individuals and couples through some of the most difficult, tender, and transformative seasons of their lives. My approach is eclectic and highly personalized, grounded in empathy, research-backed methods, and the belief that every person is capable of meaningful healing and growth. I work best with people who are ready—even if just a little bit—to look inward and move toward change. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You don’t need to show up with perfect words or perfect insight. You just need to come as you are. Many of the individuals I work with are: Carrying invisible burdens like anxiety, grief, or childhood trauma Functioning well on the outside, but struggling internally with self-doubt, overwhelm, or emotional exhaustion Working through life transitions, such as divorce, loss, career shifts, or identity changes Recovering from painful relationships, including emotional neglect, betrayal, or family-of-origin wounds Seeking to grow, whether through personal insight, boundary setting, or healing old patterns that no longer serve them Some are managing a formal diagnosis—like PTSD, Generalized Anxiety, OCD, or depression—while others simply feel "off," stuck in patterns they can’t seem to change on their own. You might be a high-achiever who feels empty and disconnected despite outward success. Or you might be someone who’s always taken care of others and is now finally ready to prioritize yourself. If you’ve felt like no one ever really listened to you—I’m here to do just that. Couples I Work With I also have a passion for working with couples at all stages—dating, premarital, married, separated, or unsure of what comes next. Relationships are our most intimate mirrors, and they can both nurture and challenge us in profound ways. Couples come to me when they: Feel disconnected, distant, or stuck in negative cycles Struggle with communication or emotional safety Are working through infidelity, broken trust, or betrayal trauma Have different needs around intimacy, affection, or conflict resolution Want to rebuild a sense of “us” after life stressors, parenting changes, or years of growing apart Desire a deeper emotional bond and better tools to understand each other I use tools from the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Imago Relationship Therapy to help couples uncover the deeper emotional needs