Services
- Individual
- Adolescent/Teen
About My Clients
I specialize in working with teens as they navigate the challenges of growing up, identity development, relationships, and mental health. My professional background includes experience in school-based counseling, child and family services, and community behavioral health work with adults. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where teens feel heard, understood, and empowered. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s unique needs.
My Background and Approach
My approach to therapy is person-centered, warm, and often infused with humor to help you feel at ease and comfortable being yourself. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful growth, so I focus on creating a space where you feel genuinely understood. I incorporate writing and narrative therapy to help you explore and reshape the stories you tell about yourself and experiences, and to support in building psychological flexibility and aligning actions with values. Through evidence-based techniques, I encourage you to move beyond just talking about change and instead actively practice new skills and perspectives in session.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
While I specialize in therapy with adolescent and teens, my clinical experience extends to all ages. My path to becoming a therapist has been shaped by a deep commitment to service and inclusion. Before entering the mental health field, I served in the Peace Corps, an experience that profoundly influenced my worldview and strengthened my belief in the power of community, cultural humility, and compassion. I understand how identity, belonging, and safety can impact mental health and I am passionate about creating a space where people of all identities feel seen, respected, and supported. My practice is grounded in affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals. Whether you are navigating identity, relationships, life transitions, or healing from difficult experiences, my goal is to offer a compassionate and collaborative space where you can explore your story and move toward the life you want to create.