Starting therapy can feel both hopeful and uncertain—and that’s completely normal. I believe the best therapy happens when clients feel safe enough to be themselves, and empowered enough to explore new ways of thinking and responding. As a therapist, my approach is equal parts direct and supportive. I won’t shy away from asking the hard questions, but I’ll do it with humor, warmth, and deep respect for your experiences. I show up authentically, and I invite you to do the same—no masks, no perfection required.
I work from the perspective that you are the expert of your own life. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I’m here to support you in building the insight, skills, and confidence to eventually “not need me anymore”—not because I don’t care, but because you’ve developed the tools and strength to manage your life with more ease, clarity, and resilience. That’s the goal.
My clinical work is centered around helping people navigate the very real stressors that show up at work, school, home, and in our most important relationships. I work with teens, young adults, adults, and couples to address a wide range of concerns including relationship and marital issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, depression, stress management, eating disorders, and major life transitions. Whether it’s burnout, decision fatigue, or figuring out how to have that one difficult conversation, I’m here to help you find your footing.
I have a particular interest in helping clients improve their quality of life through better boundaries, healthier communication, and stronger self-compassion. So often, our emotional distress is tied to the pressure to “do it all,” to put others first, or to silence our needs in order to maintain harmony. Together, we can challenge those patterns and replace them with strategies that honor your mental health, support your values, and allow you to build deeper, more sustainable connections—with yourself and with others.
For couples, my work focuses on restoring communication, re-establishing trust, and creating shared meaning. We’ll work together to move past reactive cycles and toward mutual understanding and intimacy—whether that’s emotional, physical, or both. I also enjoy working with individuals navigating the dating world, exploring identity, or trying to reconfigure their sense of self after loss, betrayal, or burnout.
I draw from evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based tools. I’m also grounded in client-centered therapy, which means I always tailor our work to your goals, strengths, and preferences. Whether we’re building coping strategies, setting boundaries, challenging perfectionism, or simply pausing to catch your breath, our sessions are guided by what’s most meaningful to you.
Clients often tell me they appreciate my honest but encouraging style. I bring a sense of curiosity, creativity, and playfulness to therapy, even when we’re navigating serious or painful topics. I believe in creating a space that feels open, nonjudgmental, and sometimes even fun—because healing doesn’t always have to feel heavy.
If you’re looking for a therapist who’s real, approachable, and not afraid to laugh with you while also doing the deep work—welcome. Therapy doesn’t change the fact that life can be hard. But it can help you move through that life with more confidence, compassion, and clarity. I’d be honored to be part of your journey.
