build skills in navigating systemic oppression, identity, trauma, relationships, mental health issues, chronic pain and self-esteem. We will work towards empowerment through building self-awareness, compassion and nourishing the mind body connection.
build skills in navigating systemic oppression, identity, trauma, relationships, mental health issues, chronic pain and self-esteem. We will work towards empowerment through building self-awareness, compassion and nourishing the mind body connection.
I approach therapy through a non-pathologizing, trauma-informed, and harm reduction lens and understand that the client is the expert of their own experience. I view the clinical relationship as a tool for healing.
Therapy is the beginning of an individuals journey to living a full and meaningful life. Working with individuals on this journey is truly a privilege and one that I take with the greatest of compassion and understanding for the courage required.
Therapy is the beginning of an individuals journey to living a full and meaningful life. Working with individuals on this journey is truly a privilege and one that I take with the greatest of compassion and understanding for the courage required.
Through the therapy process my hope is that individuals can find a space where they experience truly being met where they are at in their life. My goal is to create a warm and engaging therapeutic relationship that allows for openness and honesty.
Many of my clients are the children of immigrants, like myself. I enjoy helping people explore their own culture and gaining a better sense of their values. I understand how cultural issues can impact mental health and I have ways to help.
Many of my clients are the children of immigrants, like myself. I enjoy helping people explore their own culture and gaining a better sense of their values. I understand how cultural issues can impact mental health and I have ways to help.
I enjoy using active techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but I also enjoy using techniques aimed at helping you increase your awareness and acceptance, such as mindfulness. I am practicing under supervision by Rebecca Fitzgerald, LCPC.
Whether you are managing life stressors, healing from trauma, or navigating challenging relationships, therapy can provide a non-judgemental and supportive space to understand your emotions, learn new coping skills, and foster self-compassion.
Whether you are managing life stressors, healing from trauma, or navigating challenging relationships, therapy can provide a non-judgemental and supportive space to understand your emotions, learn new coping skills, and foster self-compassion.
I believe positive change occurs from a combination of new insights, shifts in thoughts and perspectives, changes in behaviors, and healing experiences. My clinical approach fosters changes in each of these areas to help you reach your goals.
My goal as a therapist is to provide a comfortable, collaborative space that will meet you wherever you are in your journey. We will work together to build self-awareness to promote lasting change and growth. .
My goal as a therapist is to provide a comfortable, collaborative space that will meet you wherever you are in your journey. We will work together to build self-awareness to promote lasting change and growth. .
I utilize an eclectic approach focusing on using tools that best serve the needs of each client with an emphasis on cultural humility and LGBTQ+ affirming care.