Since I was a young, I have always been fascinated by the concept of the power and influence that environments have on the psyche and personality of a person; the power of ones surroundings being able to mold and transform them. This phenomena gave me great hope when it comes to the concepts of change and redirection of a persons life.

Just because someone was born into a challenging set of circumstances, does not mean it has to dictate the rest of ones life. Changing the people, community, employment, friends, mindset and habits we immerse ourselves in can dramatically alter one's life. I think we often are under the misperception that we as humans get "stuck" and have "no choice". However, there is always a choice and that is what therapy is all about. Change, true and powerful change.

Like most, I have gone through personal challenges that lead me to therapy. I have been both the client and therapist. I have a good grasp on what it means to build a therapeutic relationship and how to make clients feel comfortable. I understand that clients are not interested in a monotone robotic person to open up to. Clients want to feel seen and heard and most importantly, to feel safe. That is the space I aim to create in my sessions.

I have worked in schools, hospitals, agencies and private practices. All of those experiences have taught me valuable lessons when it comes to human behavior and I am grateful for those opportunities. Working in a wide range of placements also gave me an opportunity to discover where I have the most joy and success. I love working with people who are curious about taking the therapy journey. People who want to explore the ideas of change and how to create a happier and fulfilling life.

My approach is a mix of "meet the client where they are at"  and solution focused. What this means is, the session is about the client and client goals. If the client wants homework, I assign homework. If the client does not, then I do not. The first few weeks or even months are usually about building rapport, getting comfortable and establishing goals. The first step is for the client to decide if the therapist is a good fit. Once that is established, the next step is to explore and define client needs.  The following steps are focused on creating a plan on how these needs can best be met through  the therapy process

My approach to life is that "it's what you make of it." Everyone is given a blank canvas and it's about what you create. Every person has different gifts and challenges, which is what makes us unique. Although some people may have been dealt a "harder hand", I still believe in the power of change. However, I think it's also important to note that many people are nervous or hesitant to open up to a therapist and many think therapy 'doesn't work." So I understand that in order for treatment to be successful, the client has to believe in what we're doing, and not everyone does, and that's ok.