Services
- Individual
- Family
- Child
- Adolescent/Teen
About My Clients
Are you feeling overwhelmed by everyday stress or struggling to navigate a major life transition? Do you need a safe, affirming space where your unique story is honored? I know how exhausting it can be trying to manage it all while looking for a comfortable place to just be yourself. I proudly offer LGBTQ+ affirming care and specialize in helping individuals through these challenges. Together, we’ll map out a gentle, practical plan so you can gain the tools you need to truly thrive.
My Background and Approach
The tools I provide are designed to help you navigate everyday stress and life's biggest transitions with confidence. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, my goal is to equip you with practical coping skills you can rely on whenever you feel overwhelmed. We will work collaboratively in a warm, safe environment to address the challenges bothering you right now. Using techniques from CBT and Solution-Focused therapy, we’ll identify your immediate needs and map out a gentle path forward. I also integrate narrative therapy and expressive arts, allowing us to creatively explore your unique story and process heavy emotions in meaningful ways. Your first session will be a low-pressure space to connect and build trust. We’ll start exactly where you are, focusing on what you need to feel grounded. Together, we'll ensure you leave with the warmth, understanding, and practical tools you need to truly thrive.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I fundamentally believe in our innate capacity to navigate life’s most difficult transitions. Mental health challenges are often natural responses to overwhelming circumstances, not personal failures. By exploring our stories in a safe, affirming environment, we can unlearn unhelpful patterns and discover profound healing. Outside the counseling room, my passion for creativity—whether making hand-drawn art, listening to audiobooks, or enjoying video games and anime—fuels my love for integrating expressive arts and narrative therapy. I find these shared interests are often wonderful ways to build genuine, comfortable rapport. Exploring stories in all their forms is a powerful tool for managing stress. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, creating an inclusive space where everyone can be their authentic selves is deeply personal to me. I proudly advocate for my peers and ensure my practice remains a safe, welcoming harbor for all.