My work as a therapist is shaped by both professional training and lived experience. Growing up as the oldest child in my family required early attunement to others’ needs and navigating complex family dynamics. Over time, my own experiences with trauma and emotional distress deepened my understanding of how chronic stress and unmet needs impact emotional regulation and relationships. I approach therapy from a trauma-informed, collaborative lens, grounded in the belief that all behavior is functional and best understood in context. I aim to help clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to engage in meaningful change.

I work best with individuals who are engaged in the therapeutic process and have a desire for change, even if they feel unsure, afraid, or conflicted about how to begin. Many of my clients are curious about themselves, open to feedback, and willing to practice skills or reflect between sessions. Consistency, effort, and communication matter more to me than having everything figured out.

I’m especially well-suited to working with adolescents and adults who are insight-oriented, highly self-critical, or who grew up in parentified, overwhelming, or traumatic environments. Many of the people I support identify as caregivers or helpers and are used to prioritizing others while struggling to care for themselves.

Clients who benefit most from working with me are open to balancing emotional processing with practical skill-building. I value accountability, curiosity, and a willingness to sit with discomfort, and I aim to create a space where clients can explore their experiences honestly while working toward meaningful, sustainable change.

I wish clients knew that therapy is a process, not a quick fix. Feeling unsure, afraid, or conflicted is normal, especially when change feels risky. Healing happens when clients stay engaged, remain curious about themselves, and are willing to practice new ways of thinking, feeling, and responding—even when it’s uncomfortable.

The first session is focused on getting to know you, understanding your concerns, and creating a sense of safety and structure. In early therapy, we work collaboratively to build insight, develop coping skills, and identify patterns contributing to distress, while moving at a pace that feels manageable and purposeful

My practice is informed by both lived experience and professional training. Growing up as the oldest of ten children required early responsibility, adaptability, and awareness of others’ needs, which shaped my understanding of family systems, stress, and emotional survival. My own experiences with trauma and emotional distress deepened my commitment to trauma-informed care and reinforced the importance of safety, attunement, and context in the healing process.

I value curiosity, accountability, and compassion, and I believe people are doing the best they can with the tools and information available to them at the time. These values guide my work and allow me to approach therapy without judgment, while still supporting clients in taking ownership of their growth. I aim to help clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to engage in meaningful and sustainable change.

I tailor therapy by combining evidence-based approaches with flexibility, adapting interventions and pacing to meet each client’s unique strengths, challenges, and treatment goals.