you're not alone...
These are all common ways many feel when contemplating therapy. People begin working with me when they are feeling pain as a result of difficult past experiences or current stressful situations.
Since 2008, I’ve worked with numerous individuals to help them connect to themselves, to heal, to reach the life they desire, to feel authentic and whole. But most importantly, I’ve helped people find hope, a light, a reason to engage and fully participate in this life.
working with me
I use the modes of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) to help build skills to improve communication, to understand emotions more fully, and to connect with a sense of hope despite difficult circumstances. I use EMDR to help people reprocess trauma that’s impacting their ability to move forward and manage addiction or substance misuse.
No matter what mode I use, ultimately, I focus on connecting with the person to validate their experience, explore and reveal their unique strengths, to build skills, and feel hope.
about me
I’ve had a passion for psychology since my undergrad. I’m a self-proclaimed nerd and I enjoy learning about the human experience and what makes us “tick.” I love data and research but the desire to connect to others led me to become a therapist. I’m grateful to work in a field that allows me to see the progress, development, and healing people can experience despite significant challenges. I partner with you to find your light through the darkness to illuminate your most authentic and whole self.
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I want my clients to feel heard, validated, and supported. In each session, I acknowledge and blend the importance of listening with developing tools to improve your experience immediately.
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I've worked with the LGBTQIA+ population and folks living with HIV for the past 13 years. I strive to create a brave space to share and explore as well as continue to educate myself on current climates and resources