You may be used to being the strong one—the person others rely on—while quietly carrying the weight of expectations, trauma, or feeling like you always have to hold it all together. Maybe you’re carrying the effects of trauma, questioning your identity, struggling with body image or your relationship with food, or feeling exhausted by perfectionism and the pressure to keep performing.

Therapy doesn’t have to be another place where you feel like you need to get it right. My goal is to offer a steady, grounding relationship where you can show up exactly as you are. Together, we’ll create a space that feels safe enough to be honest, curious, and fully human.

I especially enjoy working with Black women, BIPOC clients, and others navigating the impact of marginalized identities, cultural expectations, and questions of belonging. I also work with adults experiencing eating disorders, body image concerns, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, relationship challenges, and major life transitions.

Whether you’re processing experiences that feel deeply personal or shaped by the systems around you, therapy can become a place where every part of who you are is welcome.

Couples Therapy

I work with couples who feel stuck in the same arguments, emotionally disconnected, or unsure how to communicate without becoming defensive or shutting down. Together we’ll slow down the cycle that’s keeping you stuck, better understand one another’s needs, and practice new ways of communicating that create more connection instead of more distance.

Couples therapy can also provide support during major transitions, trust concerns, changing roles, or periods when the relationship no longer feels as close or secure as it once did.

My Approach

My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and collaborative. One of the things my clients often tell me they appreciate most is consistency. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, shut down, angry, grieving, or unsure where to begin, my role is to remain a steady, grounding presence so you don’t have to carry everything alone.

I believe healing happens within safe relationships. Together, we’ll create a therapeutic relationship where you can practice being honest, receive support without judgment, and explore new ways of relating to yourself and others.

There is room for laughter, curiosity, difficult conversations, and changing your mind. You don’t have to show up the same way every week. Whether you’re feeling hopeful, overwhelmed, guarded, or unsure what you need, we’ll meet you where you are. Therapy should make space for all of you—not just the parts that seem put together.

Rather than following one rigid approach, I thoughtfully integrate trauma-informed care with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and other evidence-based approaches based on what best supports your goals.

What to Expect in Your First Session

Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’ve never done it before. Our first session is mostly about getting to know you. I’ll ask thoughtful questions, listen carefully, and learn about what’s bringing you in. There’s no expectation that you’ll tell your whole story or have everything figured out.

Just as importantly, the first session is an opportunity for both of us to decide whether we’re a good fit for working together. My hope is that you’ll leave feeling heard, understood, and a little less alone.

Experience

I’ve worked with clients across private practice, hospitals, higher levels of care, and intensive outpatient settings, supporting individuals at many different stages of feeling better. Those experiences taught me that meaningful therapy isn’t about applying the same technique to everyone—it’s about understanding the person sitting in front of you and adapting with intention.

My clinical background includes specialized work with eating disorders, body image concerns, trauma, anxiety, perfectionism, and identity development. I enjoy helping clients build insight while also developing practical skills they can carry into everyday life. My goal is always to help clients leave therapy feeling not only more equipped with practical tools, but also more connected to themselves and more confident in navigating life beyond the therapy room.