Consistent with both my professional and personal identity, I find that my relationships are an integral part of my identity and wellness. My relationships help me better understand myself, others, and various aspects of my life. In the same way, my clients make sense of the world through their relationships, often finding that the challenges they confront are related to relational variables. In my work with diverse populations, one theme remained consistent-the desire to connect--to others, to feelings, to self. As such, my role as your therapist is to co-facilitate a therapeutic process that fosters that connection.

my approach

I utilize a strength-based approach to therapy, grounded in relational, multi-cultural, and feminist theories. I incor- porate Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help folx build skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, dis-tress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. I also lean heavily on the use of Interpersonal Process in therapy to foster a safe, reliable, and authentic relationship with all of my clients. In my work, you’ll notice how I “call in” [and invite you to do so as well] aspects of energy, non-verbal communication, emotional experiences, etc. that feel meaningful to our work together. I try to model vulnerability and authenticity by sharing aspects of my own lived experiences where it feels appropriate. You’ll experience how I not only observe the content and details of your story, but also the process by which you share your story (e.g. what’s going on emotionally as you share; what does it feel like to share this part of your story). My work is also rooted in honoring the parts of our identities that feel connected, while also honoring the parts of our identities that may offer tension. It’s important to me that we “call in” not only our personal variables (e.g. race; social class; age cohort; sexual identity; etc.) but also interrogate how you experience life within the broader cultural systems.

I feel strongly that my training in Counseling Psychology, has made me equipped to facilitate, not only growth and change but empowerment among diverse populations. Resultant of personal expe- riences and clinical training, I place multi- culturalism, social justice, anti-racism, and advocacy at the forefront of my work. “Negotiating our place in the world is often influenced by the interworking of our culture and systems, all of which impact our development, wellbeing, and worldview.” SOME of my clinical interests include trauma (particularly identity-based trauma and interper-sonal violence), relationship challenges, identity exploration, diver- sity and inclusion, and body image. In my free time, I enjoy time with loved ones, traveling, shopping, and anything adventurous.

I feel strongly that my training in Counseling Psychology, has made me equipped to facilitate, not only growth and change but empowerment among diverse populations. Resultant of personal expe- riences and clinical training, I place multi- culturalism, social justice, anti-racism, and advocacy at the forefront of my work. “Negotiating our place in the world is often influenced by the interworking of our culture and systems, all of which impact our development, wellbeing, and worldview.” SOME of my clinical interests include trauma (particularly identity-based trauma and interper-sonal violence), relationship challenges, identity exploration, diversity and inclusion, and body image. In my free time, I enjoy time with loved ones, traveling, shopping, and anything adventurous.