My own healing journey led me to this work. Because I’ve been there, I offer therapy that’s grounded in empathy, authenticity, and the belief that change is possible for everyone. My work is dedicated to helping adults navigate these moments with clarity, compassion, and a renewed sense of possibility. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) specializing in trauma-informed care, relationship and attachment dynamics, and anxiety, depression, and stress management. I offer evidence-based, collaborative support to help you understand your patterns, reconnect with your strength, and build self-compassion.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Your first session is a calm, welcoming space to share what’s bringing you in. We’ll explore your history, current challenges, and hopes for therapy, and begin shaping goals together so you leave with a sense of direction and support.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Working with me feels steady, collaborative, and deeply human. I show up with warmth, curiosity, and a grounded presence so you don’t have to carry everything alone. Clients often tell me they feel understood in a way they haven’t before — not because I have all the answers, but because I’m fully with them as they explore their story, their patterns, and the parts of themselves they’ve learned to hide. Together, we move at a pace that feels safe. I offer insight, practical tools, and gentle challenges when they’re helpful, but I never rush your process. My goal is to help you understand yourself more clearly, reconnect with your inner strength, and build a more compassionate relationship with who you are becoming.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I help adults who feel stuck in emotional or relational patterns they can’t quite name—people navigating relationship struggles, major life transitions, grief, or the weight of anxiety and self‑doubt. My practice offers a steady, collaborative space to explore what’s underneath these long‑held cycles, untangle old narratives, and strengthen the inner voice so they can move toward relationships and lives that feel more aligned with who they truly are.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I integrate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into my clinical practice, drawing on its evidence-based framework to support clients in developing skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. My approach emphasizes practical strategies that foster resilience and promote meaningful change.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into my clinical practice, using its evidence-based approach to help clients cultivate psychological flexibility, clarify personal values, and take committed action toward meaningful goals. My work emphasizes mindfulness and acceptance strategies that empower individuals to navigate challenges while living in alignment with what matters most to them.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in my clinical practice, applying its evidence-based methods to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and foster lasting behavioral change. My approach emphasizes practical tools that empower individuals to manage challenges effectively and enhance overall well-being.
Christian Counseling
In my counseling practice, I integrate my Christian faith in a way that honors both the spiritual and emotional needs of each client. Scripture shapes the way I understand healing, hope, and human dignity, and it guides me toward compassion, wisdom, and integrity in my work. When appropriate and welcomed by the client, I draw on biblical principles—such as grace, perseverance, and the belief that every person is created with purpose—to support the therapeutic process. My goal is never to impose faith, but to create a space where clients who desire spiritually informed counseling can explore their struggles and growth through the lens of both evidence‑based practice and the truth of God’s Word.
Compassion Focused
In my counseling practice, I use a compassion‑focused approach to help clients develop a kinder, more supportive relationship with themselves. I recognize that many struggles—anxiety, shame, self‑criticism—are intensified when people feel unsafe or unworthy, so I work to create an environment grounded in warmth, acceptance, and emotional safety. Through evidence‑based strategies, I guide clients in understanding their threat responses, cultivating self‑compassion, and strengthening the inner resources needed for resilience and healing. My goal is to help clients move from self‑judgment to self‑understanding, empowering them to navigate challenges with greater courage, clarity, and compassion.