My goal as a therapist is to provide a compassionate space that is not only a soft place to land, but also somewhere that allows you to slow down and breathe. Together we can build clarity and discover what it is that you want for yourself and the steps you can take to get there.

I approach therapy with a person centered, strengths based mindset. Sessions are a collaboration - I bring my experience and education and you bring your expertise on yourself. Together we will focus on what works and figure out how to problem solve around what doesn’t.

I have been a licensed therapist for nine years and worked in a variety of settings with several different populations. One of my favorite things about being in this field is that there is always so much more to learn. Over the time I’ve spent as a therapist, I’ve developed some core values that apply no matter where I work or who I’m working with. These include:

1. Trauma informed
While I do not currently provide structured trauma therapy, I do have a deep understanding of how trauma impacts all aspects of a person’s life. It is important to me that this is taken into consideration when working with clients, whether trauma is disclosed or not.

2. Understanding context
Individuals do not exist inside vacuums and it is essential to understand the environment in which they live in order to fully understand them. This includes being aware of societal oppression, marginalization, and current events.

3. Holistic approach
There are many paths to recovery and I have learned not to discount things that work just because they aren’t traditional mental health interventions.

I use an eclectic approach to therapy modalities and am flexible in what interventions I use based on a person’s needs. I gravitate towards Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) the most, and I will almost always integrate mindfulness into our work.

In my free time I enjoy reading, crocheting, and sitting out on my catio with my large, orange, fluffy cat named Clementine. My practice is informed by my own identities, which include being fat and disabled. I utilize humor and connection with clients in order to have a strong foundation as we delve into deeper work.