You are here because you have a sense that life could be different and maybe it could be better. I believe that relationships where we feel deeply seen and understood can be transformative and begin with acceptance. I approach therapy with the intention to co-create a space where we can explore how your past and early life experiences have shaped you and your experience of the present. My educational background in social justice and Gender and Women’s Studies is foundational to my practice and I will incorporate my understanding of systems and socio-political contexts into our work together to understand how these factors have also influenced your identity and sense of self.

I was led to this work because of my own desire for truth and self-understanding and to answer the question: “Why am I the way I am?" My life experiences allow me to connect deeply with people and find pieces of my own story in others.

I employ various modalities using a psychodynamic and trauma-focused framework and modify my approach as I get to know you so I can best guide your self-exploration. My hope is to establish a space that feels safe and nurturing enough that we can allow the darkest parts of you a chance to be heard, seen, and explored with curiosity and genuine care.

" ‘You're not a monster,’ I said. But I lied. What I really wanted to say was that a monster is not such a terrible thing to be." - Ocean Vuong