Here is what you can expect during our sessions:

• Clients have described me as warm, genuine, honest, and collaborative. 

• I will listen deeply, nonjudgmentally, and with curiosity so that you feel safe and supported, and I trust that you know yourself best. 

• That being said, I don’t just sit and nod in silence the whole session. I am an active therapist, and I will challenge you to think about your behaviors and patterns in new ways, and take risks as we work towards your goals. This balance of feeling safe and accepted, and ready to step outside your comfort zone, is what leads to the lasting and meaningful growth you’re seeking.

• I flexibly incorporate many different evidence-based approaches, which means that the techniques you will learn are proven to be effective for your specific concern. I find mindfulness and compassion techniques are especially transformative for many people.

• Social justice values are at the heart of my work. I strive to bring humility in understanding and centering the intersecting identities, familial/ancestral history, and cultural values that are salient for you. Together, we can explore how experiences of oppression, injustice, power and privilege have shaped your strengths and struggles.

• The care I provide is trauma-informed, which means I am sensitive to the many ways trauma can impact a person’s wellbeing. As such, I aim to be intentional about my words and interventions to cultivate a safe space for you, and I respect your choice and autonomy in the therapy process.