I am a therapist licensed in both Alabama and Pennsylvania with more than 14 years of experience in the mental health field. I have had the privilege of working with people facing a wide range of challenges, including addiction, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, life transitions, relationship problems, and LGBTQ+ concerns.
My therapy style is warm, supportive, and collaborative. I don’t believe therapy is about telling people how to live their lives. Instead, I see it as walking alongside you, helping you make sense of your experiences, discover your strengths, and move toward the kind of life you want for yourself. I am a strong listener, and I believe that feeling truly heard can be a powerful part of healing.
My approach is grounded primarily in a cognitive framework, which means I pay close attention to how you think about yourself, the world around you, and the situations you face. I also believe our past experiences play an important role in shaping those beliefs and patterns. I try to help turn awareness into action through practical, collaborative goals that support change between sessions.
In your first session, we’ll focus on understanding what brought you to therapy right now and what you’d like to be different. We’ll talk about your current concerns and the context behind them, and we’ll begin shaping a shared plan for what we’ll work toward together. If this is your first time in therapy, you can also expect space to ask questions and share what feels most important to you in getting started.
Our ongoing work is collaborative and grounded in self-discovery and personal growth. We’ll explore how your thoughts and beliefs connect to your emotions and choices, and how past experiences may have shaped the patterns you’re experiencing today. Then we’ll turn insight into action with practical goals you can try between sessions. Many clients notice progress through a growing ability to recognize patterns sooner, respond to stress with more clarity and self-compassion, and see real-life changes in how they handle conflict, uncertainty, and their emotions.
If you're ready to take the first step, I would be honored to support you along the way.
