My Approach

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My approach to therapy is grounded, collaborative, and tailored to the individual in front of me. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to support both greater insight and meaningful, practical change. Together, we'll explore the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing skills to manage distress, strengthen relationships, and respond to life's challenges with greater flexibility. Throughout our work, I maintain a strengths-based perspective, building on your existing resilience while helping you develop new tools for growth.

Because therapy is never one-size-fits-all, I adapt my approach to meet your unique needs and goals. Some sessions may focus on learning coping strategies and building practical skills, while others may provide space to process emotions, explore long-standing patterns, or better understand your experiences. Our work will evolve as your needs evolve.

I also believe it's important to understand each person within the context of their lived experiences. My work is informed by a trauma-aware and relational lens, recognizing that our relationships, identities, environments, and past experiences all shape how we move through the world. Rather than viewing people through the lens of a diagnosis, I seek to understand the whole person and the story that has brought them to therapy.

Therapy is a partnership. You are the expert on your own life, and my role is to offer guidance, evidence-based tools, honest reflection, and compassionate support as we work toward meaningful and lasting change.

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What to Expect

Starting therapy can feel intimidating, and it's completely normal to feel nervous, uncertain, hopeful—or all of the above. Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another. I'll spend time learning about what has brought you to therapy, your current concerns, your personal history, and what you hope to gain from our work together. There is no expectation to share everything at once; we'll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

My hope is that you'll leave your first session feeling heard, supported, and with a clearer understanding of how we can work together. Building trust takes time, but every therapeutic relationship begins with a single conversation.