I work with adolescents and adults who may seem capable on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally drained, or stuck in difficult relationship patterns. I understand that asking for support can be especially hard when you are used to managing responsibilities or being the person others depend on. My style is warm, grounded, and honest, and I aim to create a space where clients feel respected, understood, and comfortable being themselves.
My approach is trauma-informed, relationship-centered, and practical. I draw from CBT, DBT-informed skills, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy to help clients better understand their emotions, strengthen boundaries, communicate more clearly, and respond differently in challenging moments. Therapy is collaborative, and we will tailor our work to your goals, experiences, strengths, and current needs.
The first session is an opportunity for us to slow things down and begin understanding what has been bringing you stress, concern, or discomfort. I will ask about what you have been experiencing, what you hope will change, and what support has or has not worked for you before. You do not need to arrive with a perfect explanation or a complete plan. We will begin identifying your priorities and discussing what therapy together could look like.
