I became a counselor because I’ve always been drawn to understanding people—their experiences, relationships, strengths, and the things that can make life feel difficult or overwhelming. I wanted to create a space where people could feel truly heard and understood while having someone alongside them as they navigate challenges, explore patterns, and create meaningful change. I find it incredibly rewarding to see clients recognize their own strengths and begin building a life that feels more authentic to them.

I work best with adults who are open to exploring their experiences, recognizing patterns, and working collaboratively toward meaningful change. I especially enjoy working with people navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, relationship concerns, burnout, grief, self-esteem, or feeling overwhelmed by the demands of life. I also value working with highly sensitive people and individuals who may not always feel fully understood or accepted elsewhere.

I tailor therapy by getting to know you as a whole person—your experiences, strengths, values, goals, and what feels most helpful to you. We’ll work together to determine what approaches fit your needs, adjusting along the way as your needs and goals change. My goal is for therapy to feel relevant, collaborative, and useful to your life.

The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin understanding what brings you to therapy. We’ll talk about your current concerns, what you’re hoping to achieve, and what you need from therapy. Early sessions are focused on building trust, understanding patterns, and developing a plan together that feels manageable and meaningful.

You don’t have to have everything figured out before coming to therapy. You also don’t have to know exactly what’s wrong or have the “right” words to explain how you feel. Therapy is a process, and progress isn’t always linear. My hope is that you give yourself permission to be where you are while we work together to understand what you need and where you want to go.

My practice is grounded in the values of authenticity, compassion, curiosity, and respect for each person’s individuality. I believe people are shaped by their experiences, relationships, and environments, and that understanding those influences can help us make sense of patterns and create meaningful change. I also value creating a space where clients can be themselves without judgment and feel genuinely understood.