If you’re feeling overwhelmed, lonely, uncertain about your direction, or stuck in patterns that no longer seem to serve you, therapy can provide a space to slow down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and find a path forward. I work with adults 18 and older who are navigating concerns such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, life transitions, self-identity, relationship uncertainty, and questions about purpose or direction.
My approach to therapy is genuine, compassionate, and non-judgmental. I want clients to feel comfortable bringing their whole selves into the room, including the parts that may feel messy, confusing, vulnerable, or difficult to share with others. I believe therapy works best when it is built on an authentic, mutually respectful relationship where you feel heard, accepted, and involved in your own treatment.
Using person-centered, strength-based, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and trauma-informed approaches, I tailor therapy to your individual needs and goals. I may gently challenge familiar ways of thinking, feeling, or behaving when they are no longer helping, while also helping you develop new perspectives and practical ways of navigating life’s challenges. I value your feedback and believe you should always feel empowered to ask questions, make choices about your treatment, and have a voice in the therapeutic process.
I don’t see therapy as a place where we simply try to eliminate every problem or difficult emotion. Life will inevitably bring challenges, uncertainty, and painful experiences. Instead, I see therapy as an opportunity to develop the skills, resilience, self-understanding, and emotional tolerance needed to navigate those experiences with greater confidence. My goal is to help you quiet some of the mental noise, reconnect with your authentic self, and feel more confident trusting your own judgment.
I bring curiosity rather than judgment, creativity rather than stagnation, and genuine care to my work. I take therapy seriously, but I don’t believe every moment has to be serious. When appropriate, humor can create connection and make room for a more authentic therapeutic experience. At the same time, I strive to create a space where vulnerability, difficult emotions, and the full complexity of being human are welcome.
I hold an M.S.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and am a Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP). My additional training includes Somatic Experiencing Trauma Healing, Dating Violence Identification and Prevention, and Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk.
Outside of counseling, I enjoy attending concerts, practicing yoga, painting and drawing, and spending time in nature, especially bird watching.