Here to Help You Heal
As a clinical social worker, my focus is on helping people navigate anxiety, depression, and trauma-related conditions. While my work extends to adolescents and adults of all backgrounds, the LGBTQ+ community holds a particularly meaningful place in my practice.
Many of the people I work with sense that something needs to change but find it hard to pinpoint what's holding them back or how to move forward. Together, we work to uncover the barriers standing between you and the life you want, whether those show up in your relationships, your sense of consistency, or your ability to stay present in the things that matter most to you, like work, school, or community.
The artist Claude Monet once said, "It's on the strength of observation and reflection that one finds a way. So we must dig and delve unceasingly." This resonates deeply with how I approach my work. Reflection is one of our greatest human strengths, and part of my role as your therapist is to serve as both a mirror and a partner in that exploration. Walking that journey alongside you, toward what matters most and what it means for you to live well, is something I look forward to deeply.
My Approach to Care
My career began in skills-based settings, which gave me a strong foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). From there, my approach has grown to be holistic, eclectic, and firmly person-centered. By weaving in psychodynamic and Internal Family Systems (IFS) frameworks, we get to the root of what's driving your challenges while also building the practical skills that bring relief. At its core, therapy is about knowing yourself, understanding your values, and creating a life that feels sustainable and true to who you are.
Coming to therapy shouldn't feel clinical or stiff. When we work together, you can expect a warm, conversational environment. What matters to me is that you feel heard and understood as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms. This kind of safety, paired with a casual and transparent therapeutic style, is what allows people to open up and become real collaborators in their own care. You'll always know where we stand and why, because honesty and clarity make the work more effective. Every approach is tailored to your individual needs, and your feedback is always welcome. If something isn't working for you, I want to know.
A Journey into Exceptional Patient Care
My path to becoming a therapist started with my own experience in therapy during high school. Witnessing firsthand how powerful it can be to feel truly heard, understood, and supported through some of the hardest moments, and watching close friends struggle without that same support, shaped everything about the kind of therapist I wanted to become.
This experience planted a lasting commitment to showing up for people when they need it most. Reaching out for help takes real courage and vulnerability, and that's something I never take for granted. Bringing my own humanity to this work, and holding space for yours, is something I consider both a privilege and a responsibility.
Personal Interests
Outside of the therapy room, you'll likely find me reading, camping, traveling, or laughing with friends. Home life keeps things lively too, with a full house of beloved pets and family always nearby. Fresh air and time spent outdoors are genuinely restorative for me, and that same spirit of rest, curiosity, and connection is something I hope to bring into the work we do together.
