Here to Help You Heal
With more than 17 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in helping adolescents, families, and adults navigate chronic stress, illness, loss, trauma, relational health, and life transitions. Whatever form difficulty takes in your life, my goal is to help you find equilibrium, develop new coping strategies, reduce stress, and move toward an improved experience of health and well-being.
I believe in the strength of the therapeutic relationship and bring my genuine authenticity to every part of this process. It takes real courage to seek help, and I want you to feel that courage met with care. From our first session, I'm committed to building a strong connection so we can collaborate closely and I can fully understand your needs. If you're ready to take that step, I invite you to reach out so we can begin this journey of discovery toward healing and growth together.
My Approach to Care
I believe in treating the whole person from a biopsychosocial and mind-body-spirit perspective. That means taking into account your identity, culture, beliefs, purpose, relationships, and environment, not just the presenting concern. My approach is evidence-based, insight-driven, and solution-focused, built around helping you find meaning in adversity and apply new skills to improve your health, well-being, and quality of life.
Together, we'll gain awareness of your unique strengths and use them to better understand your circumstances. From there, we'll co-create goals and plans for facing challenges with clarity and a greater sense of ease. To support that work, I draw on a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, identity-affirming, and psychodynamic approaches. Throughout it all, you can expect a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where the direction of care is always shaped by your needs.
A Journey into Exceptional Patient Care
My path to becoming a therapist began in a hospital setting, working alongside people living with serious illness. Witnessing how illness affected patients' emotional health, their family relationships, and their understanding of their own care had a profound impact on me. Watching people from different cultural backgrounds seek emotional support during some of the most stressful moments of their lives — and exploring what kinds of services were available to them — deepened my commitment to culturally responsive mental health care.
These experiences are the foundation of how I practice today. I bring an awareness of cultural differences and a genuine focus on each person's unique perspective and preferences to every session, tailoring treatment to what matters most to you.
Personal Interests
In my spare time, I'm drawn to the outdoors. Swimming, long walks, and photographing nature are all ways I stay connected to the world around me. I also play percussion, love live music, seek exploration and travel to learn more about different cultures and try new foods from around the world, and find joy in spending time with family and friends.
