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About My Clients
I help adults and teens process trauma and loss, manage feelings of guilt and shame, increase self-compassion, and explore their identity.
My Background and Approach
Even in the therapy room, you are the expert on yourself. Your experiences, your relationships, and the communities and environments you are a part of, whether the choice was given to you or not, intersect in ways that only you can understand. I honor that. I view us as partners, or “fellow travelers.” My role is to walk alongside you and help carry the weight as your load gets heavy. I will share insights or observations through the healing process, but you will lead the way. I will also communicate directly and gently challenge you when appropriate, as I believe openness and authenticity are key to a healthy partnership. Additionally, I don’t believe there is a single treatment approach that is effective for everyone. We will collaborate to develop an individualized care plan that makes sense for you. I will honor and respect your values, beliefs, and preferences. I will do the work to understand you, the various identities you hold, and how they intersect in your life.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
After witnessing the effects of mental illness within my community, as well as the lack of resources and supports in place to adequately address this crisis, I decided to dedicate my career to help fill this gap in care. My hope is that, through my work and advocacy, I can increase mental health care accessibility and reduce stigma around mental illness. To me, seeking help indicates courage, resilience, and self-awareness. I believe I am lucky to have the opportunity to sit with such admirable individuals on a daily basis.