Is to help clients deepen their relationship with themselves.
Patient, warm, trusting, client-centered, and calm.
Is that I go beyond quick-fixes, easy solutions, diagnoses, and advice.
My goal as a therapist is to help you develop a deeper, more trusting relationship with yourself. I don’t offer advice, quick fixes, or surface-level solutions. Instead, I’ll walk alongside you, with patience and compassion, as you explore your inner world and reconnect with yourself.
My work is grounded in the belief that healing begins with self-acceptance. As Carl Rogers said, “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” I hold space for this kind of transformation by focusing not on diagnosis or symptom reduction, but on helping you understand the root of your suffering.
I draw from Jungian depth psychology, person-centered therapy, and emotion-focused approaches. This means I’m interested in your unconscious material, your emotions, and our real-time relationship in the therapy room. I pay close attention to what arises in the here-and-now—your feelings and patterns, and the dynamic between us—and trust that what shows up in our relationship is rich with meaning and can help you understand how you relate to yourself and others.
I care about building an authentic, trusting relationship so you can show up as you are, and explore the material of your unconscious. As Jung reminds us, “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life, and you will call it fate.” I’m here to help you gently bring that unconscious material into the light so you can live with more awareness, authenticity, and wholeness.
Relational and person-centered. I show up authentically, and use transference and countertransference to gain valuable insights into core patterns and beliefs.
Me to leave a lot of space for you. I don’t rush in to give advice, solutions or interpretations. Instead, I offer reflective listening, as well as observations of your patterns, behaviors, emotions, and thoughts so you can develop a deeper understanding and relationship with yourself.
Struggle with anxiety, self-esteem, uncertainty, communication, and boundaries.
Developing inner strength and a deeper relationship to self.
Identify their needs and boundaries, and feel empowered to step into their lives.
Include greater trust in themselves and the healing process, the ability to step back and see the larger picture, and a general sense of calm and peace.
Trusting, authentic, and warm, with gentle challenging.
Explore and witness your inner world, and cultivate a safe and meaningful relationship where truth and growth are valued.
Uncovering layers of conditioning and learning to voice the truth
I’ve wanted to be a therapist since I was ten years old. Even as a child, I was fascinated by the human mind and personality, constantly wondering why people are the way they are. I would read psychology books and case studies, and print out CBT and ACT worksheets to complete. I wanted to get a head start and become the best therapist I could be, even if I was only ten.
When I began college, I initially planned to major in psychology. But I quickly became disillusioned by how the subject was taught. The focus was often narrow and pathologizing—reducing people to diagnostic labels and emphasizing behavior change without exploring the deeper roots of suffering. I wanted something more holistic.
That led me to study philosophy. As a philosophy major, I immersed myself in ancient Greek thought, Buddhism, Daoism, and the philosophy of emotions. I learned to think deeply and critically, and I developed a lifelong curiosity about the human condition. More than anything, I learned how to sit with questions rather than rush toward answers—something that’s become central to how I work as a therapist.
During college, I worked as a writing tutor, international student mentor, and AmeriCorps member. These roles helped me discover a love for mentoring and education. Inspired by a course I took called Moral Emotions, I also developed and taught a philosophy curriculum focused on helping young people understand the moral and emotional dimensions of their lives. I taught it to middle and high school students both in the summer, and as a semester-long course.
After graduation, I worked as a preschool assistant teacher, where I learned essential skills in emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and bringing a calm, supportive presence to the space. I led art activities, circle time, and helped children understand the importance of structure and boundaries—all with compassion and patience. I also taught art to children ages 6–14 at a local studio and served as a team leader for AmeriCorps, where I mentored fellow members and facilitated workshops on leadership and engagement.
Through my jobs, I discovered my love of teaching, and was about to enter into a Master’s in teaching program, when I paused to reflect. I realized that what I loved most about every job wasn’t just the teaching—it was the one-on-one connection, and helping people navigate challenges and understand their emotions. I remembered that ten-year-old version of myself and decided to finally pursue my original dream of becoming a therapist.
Today, I feel deeply grateful to be doing this work. I’ve had the privilege of supporting people from 18 months to 40 years old—from toddlers navigating big emotions, to teens feeling stuck or powerless at home, to college students struggling with academics or facing insecurity or isolation, to caregivers feeling burnt out. I’ve worked with individuals facing ADHD, homesickness, behavioral challenges, and emotional overwhelm. Across all of these experiences, I bring the same core values: openness, curiosity, compassion, and patience.
Writing, reading, walking in nature, gardening, sipping tea, and talking with friends
Am writing a book on writing and the creating process.
