I work with adults and teens in Hawaii and Iowa who are navigating anxiety, depression, anger, relationship stress, and major life changes — including the transition into parenthood. My approach is direct and practical: we figure out what's actually happening, build tools that fit your real life, and track your progress together.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as my foundation — it works, it's evidence-based, and it gives clients concrete skills, not just insight. Depending on what brings you in, I'll layer in trauma-focused techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, or solution-focused strategies. For teens, I adapt my style to feel less like a lecture and more like a real conversation. For parents navigating the perinatal period, I bring additional sensitivity to what that transition actually demands. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all treatment plans — yours will be built specifically around you.
Expect it to feel like a real conversation, not a questionnaire. I'll ask about what brought you in, what you've already tried, and what you're hoping changes. I'll be direct and honest with you — including about what therapy can and can't do — and we'll map out a plan together before you leave the first session. Most clients tell me they feel relief just from finally having a space to say the things they've been holding. That's what the first session is for: start talking, start being heard, and start having a plan.
