My approach in a nutshell: tailored to your unique needs, values, and goals! I will meet you where you are and walk with you toward where you want to go.
The principle at the heart of my therapy is that healing happens through authentic connection, emotional safety, and honoring the full complexity of who you are.
What I’m most passionate about in this work is helping clients unlearn harmful internalized narratives and reconnect with their sense of agency, meaning, and self-compassion.
I help clients create change by compassionately identifying patterns that leave them feeling stuck, exploring where they come from, and finding new ways to shift them. A key part of this process involves helping clients name and reflect on emotional experiences, even those that initially feel overwhelming or hard to understand. Cultivating emotional awareness can be deeply transformative, often leading to greater insight, resilience, and more fulfilling relationships.
I see mental health symptoms as messengers, not flaws. They often reflect ways we’ve learned to cope with pain, protect ourselves, or navigate unmet needs. In therapy, I invite clients to explore these symptoms with curiosity: What purpose has this served? What pain or need might it be pointing to? With greater understanding and self-compassion, we can begin to shift what’s no longer working and support healing that reaches beyond symptom relief into deeper, lasting change.
My work is grounded in relational approaches and psychodynamic theory, which emphasize emotional depth, insight, and the therapeutic relationship as a key part of change. I also draw from evidence-based models like CBT, ACT, and DBT when clients are looking for concrete tools or support around specific goals. Integrating multiple frameworks allows me to tailor therapy to each client’s unique needs, preferences, and context.
I find it rewarding to support clients in reconnecting with parts of themselves that have been silenced, dismissed, or shaped by unrealistic expectations. Whether it’s letting go of harsh inner criticism, learning to set boundaries, or discovering what they truly want and need, I find meaning in helping clients create more honest, compassionate relationships with themselves. It’s powerful to witness someone begin to live with more agency, authenticity, and self-trust.
My clients often self-identify as perfectionists or people-pleasers who are deeply attuned to the needs of others but struggle to offer themselves the same level of care and compassion. They often tend to stay in their heads or intellectualize their emotions, which can make it hard for them to access what they’re truly feeling. Our work supports them in becoming more in tune with themselves by developing a stronger connection to their inner experiences, needs, and values.
I have a background in supporting teens, college students, and emerging adults. This life stage is often marked by transition, identity exploration, shifting relationships, and big decisions about the future. For many, it’s also the first time they’re actively taking steps to care for their mental health and well-being. I feel particularly called to walk alongside clients as they move toward their goals during this challenging, yet deeply formative, time of life.
I’m passionate about working with people who come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or burdened by past experiences they haven’t had the space or support to fully process. As a result of early relationships or difficult life events, many find themselves caught in ways of relating to others and themselves that once helped them cope, but now feel limiting. I’m especially drawn to helping clients explore these experiences by connecting the past to their present struggles, and supporting them in building a future that feels more aligned with who they truly want to be.
Behavioral & Emotional Patterns:
Career, School, & Productivity:
Identity, Self-Exploration, & Growth:
Life Stages & Transitions:
Relationships & Family:
Spiritual, Existential & Values:
Trauma, PTSD & Stressor-Related:
Our early relationships profoundly shape how we see ourselves and connect to others, so unresolved experiences from the past can influence present struggles, often without us realizing it. By exploring those roots, clients can better understand their patterns, respond with more self-compassion, and make choices that feel more aligned with who they are today.
An opportunity to begin getting to know each other and set the foundation for future work. First sessions typically involve a conversation about what brings the client to therapy, what they hope to get out of the process, and any questions or concerns they might have. It’s also a good time to start exploring goals so that the therapy can be as tailored as possible to what matters most to the client!
I work together with clients to clarify what matters most to them, what they want more of in their lives, and what’s getting in the way. From there, we create meaningful goals and outline small, doable steps to move forward. Revisiting these goals regularly ensures that sessions stay focused, purposeful, and aligned with the client’s evolving needs.
Hiking, spending time with loved ones, reading good books, traveling, trying out new cafes, browsing farmers’ markets, and hanging out with my cats!
I’m working on visiting all the U.S. national parks, and I’ve made it to 23! My favorite so far has been Yellowstone because the geysers are so unique.
My interest in therapy grew out of personal and family experiences that showed me how powerful this work can be, not just in resolving pain and conflict, but also in fostering growth and deeper relationships. Growing up in a family shaped by adoption and other complex dynamics, I became curious about the impact of trauma, attachment, and relational patterns. That curiosity, along with a drive to support others through transitions and challenges, led me to pursue a career where I can help people access the internal resources, insight, and relational healing they need to thrive.
My master’s degree in social work has infused my practice with a strong anti-oppressive lens and a deep respect for the sociocultural forces that impact mental health. I view therapy as both a space for healing and empowerment, especially for clients navigating marginalization, systemic stressors, or intergenerational trauma. By leading with cultural humility and curiosity, centering each client’s lived experience, and emphasizing self-determination, I aim to create a space where cultural identity and values are honored throughout the therapeutic process.
My clients! Each one brings a unique story that challenges me to listen more deeply, reflect more thoughtfully, and continue growing in both skill and compassion. Witnessing their growth, resilience, and insight inspires me to keep learning through specialized training and literature so I can support them in the ways they deserve.
