The main thing that I look for in a client is whether they are dedicated to therapy. Your desire for growth, change, and understanding gives us a foundation to build upon. If you want to be here, I want to be here with you.

Therapy is work and a non-linear journey. It is not just what happens in the room that contributes to personal growth and change but also how you continue the process between sessions to integrate the tools, techniques, frameworks, and understandings in your day-to-day experience.

In our first session, I will give you information regarding the process of therapy, my approach, and address any questions or concerns that you might have about the work. I will also inquire about your past experiences in therapy, what brought you to working with me, and your relevant personal and psychological history.

I look to get familiar with a client's history that centers details that contribute to and influence our therapeutic work together. I also aim to get a sense of your goals and needs in therapy. In essence, I want to get to know you, let you get to know me, and give us a jumping off point for future sessions. That also means building the foundations for rapport and safety.

Your safety, comfort, and needs are a priority to me. I embrace neurodiversity and finding an approach to counseling that works for you! I keep fidget tools, art supplies, a sand tray, a weighted blanket, emotion wheels, and more in my office and I encourage you to use them (regardless of your age). If you need to stim, sit on the floor, stand, or use somatic grounding, I support you to do so. If there is something else that would make you comfortable, let's have a discussion to see if we can make it happen. I wear a mask during in-person sessions, run an air-purifier in my office, and regularly disinfect the tools/resources that I provide.

I love playing TTRPGs and video games, crocheting, reading, doodling, and more. I currently run 2 homebrew campaigns using a modified version of Dungeon & Dragons 5E.