As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe healing begins with feeling safe, understood, and connected. I specialize in working with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, addiction, chronic pain, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and nervous system-informed, integrating EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), ACT, and other evidence-based therapies to help clients move from survival mode toward lasting healing.
I believe therapy is most effective when clients feel safe, understood, and genuinely supported. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each person's unique experiences and goals. I view symptoms with curiosity rather than judgment, recognizing that many emotional and physical responses develop as protective adaptations to life's challenges. I integrate evidence-based approaches including EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, Polyvagal-informed care, and Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT). Together, we'll work to build insight, strengthen your nervous system's capacity for resilience, and create lasting change that aligns with your values and the life you want to live.
During our first session, my priority is helping you feel safe, understood, and heard. We'll spend time getting to know each other, exploring what brought you to therapy, and identifying the goals you'd like to work toward. I also pay close attention to your nervous system and strive to create an environment where you don't feel rushed or judged. You don't have to tell your entire story in one session—we'll move at a pace that feels right for you while building a plan for meaningful, lasting change.
