Collaborative, empathetic, nonjudgmental

I became a therapist because I believe in healing. I have a deep appreciation for the strength and resilience I see in my clients. I’ve always been a helper, a conversationalist, and a sensitive person. I’m grateful for the trust placed in me, and I feel lucky to learn and grow into a better therapist each day through what my clients teach me.

I believe in creating a therapeutic space where you are met without judgement, where your thoughts and feelings are seen and heard. A place where you feel empowered to set and achieve goals that feel good for you. 

I integrate techniques from several therapeutic disciplines, such as Person-Centered Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, and Existential Therapy. My perspective tends to be compassion-based, humanistic, and strengths-focused. I value culturally-sensitive as well as trauma-sensitive approaches that are designed to respect and honor the experiences and identities that shape who you are.

My work as a therapist has spanned a wide variety of experiences, from providing therapy to survivors of sexual assault at a rape crisis center, clients diagnosed with Schizophrenia in a specialized inpatient setting, clients effected by Philadelphia’s opioid crisis, and state prison inmates at SCI Phoenix. Each of these encounters has taught me about courage, complexity, and strength, sculpting me into the therapist I am today.

I aim to be genuine and present, since that’s what I expect in return from clients. Therapy is a collaborative relationship that hinges on mutual respect and authenticity. I focus on supporting and guiding, rather than dictating solutions. I promise to be patient, empathetic, and genuinely committed to your growth and healing.

My personal go-to coping strategies are drawing and painting, yoga, snuggling with my cat (Millie), going to concerts, spending quality time with friends, gardening, thrift shopping, and organizing.