About me:

I grew up an awkward, isolated child and teenager, feelings exacerbated by ADHD and Rheumatoid Arthritis. I perceived myself to be an outsider and experienced long periods of depression and anxiety. A turning point in my life was finding a group of close, connected friends in high school.

The security and importance of those first genuine non-familial connections in my life cannot be overstated. In stable relationships, I found the confidence to live authentically. What I perceived as weaknesses began to feel like strengths. That experience continues to shape how I think about therapy. I want others to feel that same sense of connection, stability, and grounding in their own lives.

Professionally, I bring experience from both clinical and community-based settings, along with a strong academic foundation, having completed my Master’s degree in Social Work. I’ve spent the last four years working with people experiencing homelessness, primarily in shelter and encampment settings, an experience that reinforced my passion for helping and built my professional experience across diverse needs.

My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that people are not problems to be solved or experiments to be tested. While I draw on evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Humanistic approaches, I don’t believe in pushing people through a rigid or prescriptive process. Instead, I see therapy as a collaborative relationship where we work together to understand what’s going on, why it matters, and what direction you want to move in.

I value transparency and shared understanding. I want you to understand why we’re doing what we’re doing, and I’m always open to explaining different approaches, exploring alternatives, and adapting to what works best for you. My goal is to build a genuine connection where you feel supported, understood, and actively involved in your own growth.