I tailor my approach to each client's needs and personality. I also see therapy as a collaborative process — we can discuss together what our work involves. Some sessions may include small exercises, either during or between appointments; others may be more conversational. Some clients prefer more structure, some enjoy meditation or art therapy, and some prefer no "homework" at all. We can talk about what works for you and whether any practices are a good fit. Please let me know if anything new you want to try out or you wish could be different. I welcome all kinds of feedback as it‘s very important for your comfort and therapeutic relationship. I totally understand sometimes giving feedback can be hard and sounds scary but we have nothing to lose and I promise we will all be fine!!

Therapy carries its power far beyond the room. Many of the most meaningful changes, breakthroughs, and “ah ha” moments don't happen inside the therapy room. Clients spend only one hour a week in session, which is a very small part of life, but growth often continues long after a session ends.. Sometimes I bring questions that a client doesn't have an answer to right away, and that's perfectly okay. Often, the confusion or reflection that surfaces during therapy continue to unfold between sessions, leading to new insights months, years, or even after therapy has ended. In many ways, that ongoing process is where some of the deepest growth happens.

I have completed short-term trainings in Essentials of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy I and II, Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1, Trauma Treatment Certification Training (CCTP) Level 1, and specialized training for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. I have also completed a long-term training program in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). I am currently continuing my training in Gottman Level 2, CCTP Level 2, BIPOC Mental Health Specialist Certification, and deepening my study in sex therapy. At the same time, I believe that learning extends far beyond formal training. Conversations with colleagues, engagement in community spaces, meaningful relationships, new experiences, and ongoing reflection all continue to shape my growth and perspective as a therapist. Life itself remains one of my most important teachers.