My Approach to Helping
I take a holistic, client-centered, and trauma-informed approach to care. I believe that healing is deeply personal, and effective treatment must consider the whole person, mind, body, and spirit, not just a list of symptoms.
Compassion and collaboration are at the heart of my work. I approach each session with empathy, curiosity, and respect for your lived experience. Rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all treatment, I partner with you to understand your goals, preferences, and challenges, and tailor care accordingly.
My clinical style blends evidence-based modalities like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed psychodynamic work with mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and medication management when appropriate. I integrate both biological and psychological frameworks, allowing me to support clients through talk therapy, medication evaluation, or a thoughtful combination of both.
I also prioritize creating a safe, affirming space for marginalized and underserved populations. I value the complexity of intersectional identities and work to dismantle stigma and internalized shame around mental health.
My approach is grounded in the belief that:
You are the expert of your own life.
Healing happens in relationships, especially those built on trust, attunement, and acceptance.
Every person deserves culturally sensitive, accessible, and affirming care.
Growth often begins with compassionate curiosity, not judgment.
Whether you're exploring therapy for the first time or seeking psychiatric support after difficult experiences with the system, I meet you where you are—with openness, warmth, and professional integrity.
What you can expect from our first session
Clients often tell me that they leave our sessions feeling more grounded, validated, and empowered. My goal is not only to help you understand your thoughts and emotions, but also to help you transform how you relate to yourself, your past, and the world around you.
Here’s what you can expect to take away from our work:
A deeper understanding of yourself, you’ll gain insight into your emotional patterns, triggers, and strengths, so you can respond to life with more clarity and self-compassion.
Practical tools for everyday life. Whether it’s coping skills for anxiety, strategies to manage mood shifts, or grounding techniques for trauma, I’ll equip you with tools that fit your life and personality.
Emotional validation and a safe space to heal. You don’t need to have it all figured out before coming to therapy. I meet you where you are, with empathy and zero judgment, so you can speak freely and process at your own pace.
Stronger boundaries and a clearer sense of self. Together, we’ll explore how to set limits, honor your needs, and build healthier relationships—starting with the one you have with yourself.
Hope and direction during uncertain times. Even when things feel overwhelming or stuck, I’ll help you reconnect with your resilience, your goals, and your inner voice.
Therapy with me is not about "fixing" you—it’s about supporting you in discovering your capacity for healing, connection, and change. I bring clinical expertise and lived empathy into our work so that, over time, you can feel more like you again—or maybe for the very first time.