I became a therapist because I spent much of my own life on the other side of the therapy couch. I know what it's like to search for healing, to do the hard work of change, and how life-changing it can be to have someone truly see you without judgment. My own experiences, combined with years of clinical training, allow me to meet clients with both professional expertise and genuine understanding.

I work best with adults, particularly women, who are ready to better understand themselves and create meaningful change. Many of my clients are navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, identity exploration, life transitions, or sexual concerns. Whether they're healing from painful experiences, feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns, or working to build healthier relationships with themselves and others, I provide a supportive space to help them move forward.

Healing isn't about becoming someone else. It's about understanding yourself with greater honesty and compassion, learning new ways of responding to life's challenges, and creating a life that aligns with who you are. Progress isn't always linear, but every step forward matters.

The first few sessions are about understanding your story, not just what brought you to therapy today, but the experiences that shaped how you think, feel, and relate to yourself and others. We'll identify your goals together and develop a plan that's tailored to you rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach. I generally recommend starting with weekly sessions because consistency is one of the biggest predictors of progress. As your goals evolve, we may move to biweekly sessions. I also believe therapy doesn't stop when the session ends, so I often assign homework, reflection exercises, or practical skills to help you continue the work between sessions. The clients who tend to see the greatest progress are those who actively engage both in and outside of therapy.

My own healing journey has had a profound impact on the therapist I've become. I was fortunate to work with therapists who didn't simply validate everything I said; they challenged me when I needed it, held me accountable with compassion, and created a space where I felt accepted enough to let my guard down and face painful truths. They also taught me that healing isn't linear. There were times I made progress and times I slipped back into old patterns, but I never had to carry those moments with shame or guilt. Instead, I learned to understand them as part of the process. That experience shaped the way I practice today. I strive to create a space where clients can be honest about both their successes and their setbacks, knowing that growth is measured by learning to navigate life's challenges differently, not by never struggling again.

Every client brings a unique story, so I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I draw from evidencebased approaches, including EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-focused work, psychodynamic therapy, and somatic techniques, while considering each client's goals, strengths, lived experiences, and preferences. Together, we'll create a treatment approach that feels meaningful, practical, and individualized. I also want my clients to be honest with me about what's working and what isn't. Therapy isn't about sticking with an approach just because it's the plan; we'll regularly check in, make adjustments when needed, and work together to ensure the process is supporting your growth rather than getting in the way of it.