My journey to become a counselor started a long time ago when I was young and felt a pull to want to help others. I have always wanted to know about people and how I could help them feel better about themselves. That instinct I felt has only grown with time, leading me to this calling. I have also benefited from my own therapy where I have learned so much of myself and how to develop my own strengths. I very much hope that others can feel and experience that growth within themselves as well.

I work well with clients who are motivated to grow, who are open to feedback and who are appreciative when challenged in a supportive and caring manner.

It is a journey and process that requires commitment and vulnerability but can have such powerful outcomes. Mental Health and healing is an ongoing, lifelong journey but does not need to be something that debilitates and hinders you forever.

The first step in therapy is learning about each other and making sure that it is a good fit for you. I recognize that in order for there to be trust and to allow for individuals to share and be vulnerable, let's make sure that my style, personality, and approach match our expectations.

I have my own personal experiences with trauma and grief and loss. I also have personal experience with feelings of low self-worth and feeling othered based on who I was. I draw upon these experiences as I make it a priority to create a safe space for everyone to feel like they can be authentically themselves which is a key component to forming a good therapeutic relationship.

I believe I must get to know you and bit of your story in order to better understand what type and style of therapy may be best for you. At times it may be necessary for me to pivot the approach that I take based on how we both feel therapy is going and if progress is being made towards reaching your goals. I take the time to selfreflect on how I may need to adjust.