Choosing to begin therapy takes courage, and I'm so glad you're here.

I believe that our struggles make sense when we understand the context in which they developed. Our identities, relationships, family experiences, cultures, and the systems we navigate all shape how we move through the world. Rather than asking, “What is wrong with you?” I believe in asking, “What has shaped you?” and “What makes sense about the ways you have learned to cope?” Together, we will explore your experiences with curiosity, compassion, and without judgment.

I believe therapy is not only about reducing symptoms; it is about developing a deeper understanding of yourself. Healing often begins when we feel safe enough to be fully seen, understood, and accepted. My goal is to create a space where you can explore your story, reconnect with your values, and learn to relate to yourself with greater compassion. You do not have to have everything figured out before beginning therapy; wherever you are, we can start there.

My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and integrative. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important parts of healing, especially when working through trauma, shame, self-criticism, or experiences that have impacted your ability to trust others. My priority is creating a space where you feel safe enough to show up as your authentic self, explore the parts of yourself that may feel confusing or overwhelming, and move toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.

I am especially passionate about supporting clients as they explore identity and develop a deeper understanding of themselves. Together, we can make sense of the experiences, relationships, cultures, and systems that have shaped your story while creating space for growth and healing. I am committed to providing culturally responsive, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ affirming care, and I value the ways our identities and lived experiences influence how we understand ourselves and the world around us.

Many of the clients I work with are navigating anxiety, perfectionism, shame, life transitions, trauma, or feeling disconnected from themselves. I believe people are not broken; they are adapting. Together, we can explore the ways you have learned to cope, honor the strengths that have carried you this far, and create new ways of living that feel more aligned with who you are and who you want to become.

My Approach

Because every client is unique, I tailor therapy to your individual needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. My work integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed interventions, strengths-based care, and narrative approaches. I have completed training in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma and am continuing to expand my trauma-focused practice through advanced training in EMDR and Brainspotting.

Whether this is your first experience with therapy or you have been on this journey before, my hope is that each session leaves you feeling a little more understood than when you walked in. I would be honored to walk alongside you as you deepen your understanding of yourself, build on your strengths, and create a life that feels more authentic, connected, and aligned with your values.

Experience

My clinical experience includes providing individual and group therapy to adolescents and adults across outpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), partial hospitalization (PHP), and residential levels of care. I have experience supporting clients navigating trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, OCD, identity exploration, and challenges related to self-worth and emotion regulation. My background in trauma-focused and higher levels of care has strengthened my ability to provide compassionate, individualized support while meeting clients where they are in their healing journey.

Licensure

I am a Clinical Fellow at Balanced Awakening, completing the final steps toward LCPC licensure. I have several years of clinical experience and I am currently accruing additional supervised practice to be eligible for the LCPC credential in Illinois. I am supervised by Andrea Espinosa, LCSW.