Services
- Individual
- Adolescent/Teen
- Group
About My Clients
If you are struggling with thoughts of not being good enough, feelings of unworthiness, as if you do not belong, maybe even feeling stuck or helpless; these are terribly heavy feelings that can often lead you to wonder why life is even worth living. You grin and bear it because that's what you've been taught, but seeing a future feels impossible. You probably have strong feelings and pour yourself into others, yet feel like your battery has been on 2% for too many months.
My Background and Approach
I provide a safe space for you to come at 2% battery energy or 150%. I meet you where you are and show up authentically, and I invite you to do the same. Clients often feel exhausted and overwhelmed before therapy even starts, I am here to help guide you and reduce the heaviness of life. I provide connection, hope, and empowerment that allows you to be seen, heard, and understood not only in therapy, but in your daily life. In Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), we learn to tolerate and be effective in the midst of huge emotions. Reaching out for therapy can feel terrifying, vulnerable, frustrating, exciting, and so much more. Know that in our work together questions are welcomed and encouraged. My therapy work stems often from DBT, a modality I use myself and with clients, so I can speak to how we learn and implement skills. These skills are evidenced based to improve mindfulness, improve emotional regulation, improve distress tolerance, and improve interpersonal relationships.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Early on in my counseling education, I was speaking with a clinician who quoted Maya Angelou, "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better."This sentiment framed many of my values, personally and professionally. I believe we all have the capacity for growth and improvement. I am a therapist who also sees my own therapist; I have been in the client chair myself and understand what a brave step it is to begin looking inward. I engage in social justice work through hard conversations, creating change in systems, and challenging how it has "always been." I prioritize actively supporting minorities, LGBTQ+ communities, and BIPOC communities, with my privilege. Additionally, I believe dogs are the obvious answer in the dogs vs. cats argument, but I won't hold it against you if you're not aware. I believe just like plants, humans need lots of sunlight and hydration. Lastly, I believe we all have the capacity to grow and heal.