I personally came from a traumatic and tumultuous family upbringing and worked for years to overcome and heal from my own mountain of pain. As I learned how to regulate, heal, and show up for myself in healthy ways, my passion grew to help others achieve the same level of healing and peace. Over time my personal therapist began to beg that I pursue a career in helping others seeing how much I cared about helping others.

I work best with clients who feel like they’ve been carrying too much for too long—whether that shows up as trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction recovery, relationship pain, or just feeling emotionally stuck. I also work closely with LGBTQIA+ clients navigating identity, shame, religious trauma, and the impact of rejection or not being fully seen. I tend to connect most with people who are tired of surviving on autopilot and are ready, in their own way and timing, to start understanding their patterns and moving toward something more grounded, honest, and livable.

I think one of the most important things to understand about counseling is that you get out of it what you put it. However, often healing comes in layers, and things you think you are ready to deal with often come together in parts. So, be patient and gentle with yourself in the healing process, it can often take far more time than we would like. 

In the first session, clients can expect a supportive, nonjudgmental space to share their story, current struggles, and goals at their own pace. Early sessions focus on building trust, understanding patterns, and identifying what feels most important to work on. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and direct, with room for authenticity and humor throughout the process.

As someone who has had to survive and process my own trauma and issues, I come to the sessions with empathy, compassion, and understanding in how I approach your therapy session.

I tailor therapy by meeting each client where they are and adapting to their goals, history, and needs. I draw from approaches like CBT, DBT, attachment-based work, and mindfulness to support trauma processing, emotional regulation, and change in a way that fits the individual. I stay collaborative and flexible, checking in regularly to ensure the work feels relevant, effective, and aligned with what matters most to the client.