I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who believes that healing happens best in a space where you feel safe, understood, and genuinely supported. I don’t come to this work believing that life is easy or that growth happens without struggle—I’ve been through hard times myself, and those experiences shape the way I show up for my clients: with empathy, humility, and respect for how tough life can be.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based care. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed practices to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while building practical skills for everyday life. I work at your pace, honoring your story and your strengths, not just your symptoms.
I work with individuals experiencing emotional distress related to eating disorders, trauma, grief and loss, addiction, suicidal thoughts, relationship challenges, and family disturbances. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted, I aim to help you make sense of what you’re experiencing and find steadier ground.
Therapy with me is not about “fixing” you. It’s about helping you reconnect with your resilience, learn new ways to cope, and create a life that feels more balanced, authentic, and aligned with who you are. You don’t have to do this alone—I’d be honored to walk alongside you in your healing journey.
The first session is a time to get to know one another and begin building a sense of safety and trust. My goal is to create a calm, supportive space where you feel heard and respected. We will talk about what brought you to therapy, what you’re currently dealing with, and what you hope to get out of our work together—at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
I use a biopsychosocial approach, meaning we’ll gently explore how emotional, mental, physical, and relational factors may be affecting you. This helps me understand the full picture of who you are, not just the challenges you’re facing. We will also identify strengths, supports, and initial goals to guide our work moving forward.
Above all, the first session is about connection, understanding, and setting the foundation for a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic relationship.
