I was motivated from a very early age to gain a deeper understanding of those struggling with emotional, mental health issues and neurodiversity as I watched people I cared deeply about struggling through life. It propelled me to proactively help children struggling emotionally due to their learning differences by creating awareness in the community around the needs and strengths of those individuals—some of the most intelligent and talented young individuals I’ve ever encountered. It led to me further pursuing work with struggling young adults in an in-patient setting whose (often unrealized) trauma and mental health challenges intersected with addiction and created a great deal of pain and loss. That work made a significant impact on me as I worked with them and their families to unravel their trauma and addiction to better understand their behaviors and relationships. The compassion and empathy I provide helps to create a safe space that allows clients to feel “heard”, “seen” and not judged. The connection I establish with clients helps foster the development of a trusting rapport and allows me to challenge you, gently. I take time to listen and explore with you what your own goals are so that I can meet you where you are at. I take a holistic and strength-based approach, teach coping skills and help you to process through your pain via psychotherapy and through the integration of various modalities, such as mindfulness, CBT, IFS and psychodrama/experientals, to make connections in understanding behaviors and distorted thinking patterns while finding your way to your core Self. Clients often share that my authenticity and kindness makes them feel comfortable and connected.
