I decided to become a therapist because I’ve seen how profoundly people can be impacted by trauma and invalidating relationships, and how transformative it is when someone is finally met with safety, clarity, and compassion. Through both professional experience and deep clinical work with trauma survivors, I’ve learned that healing happens when clients are empowered to understand their patterns without shame and reconnect with their own voice. I’m especially drawn to trauma-informed, mindfulness-based approaches because they help clients build awareness, regulation, and self-trust—skills that create lasting change rather than just symptom relief.

I work best with ages 18-80, including LGBTQIA+ individuals, who are navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, or the effects of emotionally abusive or narcissistic dynamics.

One thing i wish all clients knew is that healing isn't about fixing what's "wrong" with you- it's about understanding your experiences with compassion and learning new ways to support yourself.

In the first session, clients can expect a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we focus on understanding what’s bringing them to therapy and what they hope to gain. In the early stages, we’ll move at a pace that feels safe, build trust, and collaboratively develop goals while introducing grounding and coping tools to support stability and emotional regulation.

My practice is informed by both my professional experience and my understanding of the lasting impact of trauma and emotionally abusive relationships. I value empathy, authenticity, and creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to reconnect with their own voice and build lasting resilience.

I tailor therapy to each client by first understanding their unique experiences, goals, and challenges. From there, I integrate approaches like trauma-informed care, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and other evidence-based modalities to meet their specific needs, ensuring that the pace and focus of sessions feel safe, relevant, and empowering.