I prioritize authenticity in therapy; I will show up open, honest, and ready to laugh at your dark humor. I'm accepting of diverse identities and cultures - LGBTQ+ friendly and antiracist. I have my masters degree and clinical license in social work with a history working in health care and acute mental health settings.
The goal of therapy is to no longer need it - in our time together you will learn and practice actionable ways to create long lasting change. Our society likes to focus on happiness as the ultimate life goal, but happiness is just one of many feelings we experience and we can often feel stuck trying to achieve the impossible. In therapy, we will work on finding purpose, balancing your inner and outer life, and equipping you to handle what is out of your control. There is not a one size fits all approach to therapy - each of my clients has their own unique treatment plan. I draw from the strength-based, mindful, and humanistic perspectives and believe that you have the capacity for growth, change, and alignment. We will uncover your strengths and face challenges together. At the end of our time together it is my hope that you feel whole, connected, and confident.
In our first session we will get to know each other. It will be a conversation, not an interview. I understand that we will be starting as strangers and that it can be uncomfortable opening up. We will take time to lay a strong foundation of trust, respect, and safety. We will discuss your goals and find a comfortable starting point for our next session.
