What type of client excites you?
I am passionate about working with couples and families who are open to exploring their relationships and are ready to engage in meaningful change together. My goal in working with couples and families is to help them move from being disconnected or reactive with each other, toward greater empathy, understanding, and emotional intimacy.
I am also drawn to working with clients who are navigating various life transitions. Whether it’s entering a new phase of a relationship, adjusting to family changes, leaving home for the first time, embracing a new identity, and much more.
What can clients expect when they first come to therapy? How would you describe a typical session with you?
My goal for therapy is to create a warm, welcoming, safe space where clients can show up just as they are. I come to each session with compassion, curiosity, and deep respect for each person’s story. In our first few sessions, I’ll spend time getting to know you. I’ll ask questions regarding any concerns you might have, your hopes for the future, your relationships, and the things that have shaped you into you. My goal is to provide you with an opportunity to create a better connection with yourself and those around you. There’s not a “one size fits all” approach when it comes to therapy, so my goal is to build a collaborative relationship where you feel supported and understood while also feeling encouraged to explore new ways of thinking, feeling, and relating.
When working with couples, my focus is on helping partners better understand the patterns that keep them feeling stuck or disconnected. Often, beneath the surface of conflict is a longing to feel heard, valued, and emotionally secure. I work with couples to slow down their interactions and make space for the emotions and needs that often go unspoken. My goal is to help partners move toward more open, honest, and compassionate communication. With curiosity and care, I help couples identify the cycles that they are caught in and support them in building new ways of connecting.
Overall, I want my clients to feel seen, heard, and supported as they are, while also gently encouraging them toward growth, healing, and new possibilities.
What is your personal style as a therapist?
When I show up to sessions, I am showing up as my genuine, authentic, curious self. I listen deeply with care and wonder about your lived experience. I believe in meeting people exactly where they are at, while also holding space for hope, growth, and change. I value connection and authenticity, and I try to bring those qualities into the therapy room. Whether I’m working with an individual, couple, or family, I approach our work with a systems lens which means that I pay attention to patterns, relationships and the broader context of my client’s lives.
How do you believe therapy can be beneficial?
Therapy offers a unique space for individuals, families and couples to explore their inner (and interconnected) worlds. It allows people the space to pause and make sense of their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. With the nonjudgemental support of your therapist, you are able to explore your life in a deeper sense to gain clarity, navigate life transitions, and connect with yourself and others.
What do you think are the most important considerations when looking for a therapist?
Therapy is deeply personal, so it’s important to find a therapist that you feel comfortable and safe with. The relationship between you and your therapist plays a huge role in your healing process. I always say that therapy is like dating. If you are not feeling safe, understood, or respected in the space, it’s ok to try again with someone else. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Therapy should be collaborative, and you should feel like you have found someone who can walk alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and care.
What do you hope your clients walk away with?
I hope my clients walk away with a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships. I also hope they have a sense of empowerment to create change that feels meaningful and sustainable. Whether we’re working through a life transition, relationship stress, or longstanding emotional patterns, my goal is for clients to feel more connected to their values, to themselves, and to the people who matter most to them. I also hope they leave with tools for navigating challenges, a stronger sense of emotional safety in their relationships, and the feeling that they don’t have to carry everything alone.