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New to Grow
Are you looking for a gentle approach to explore, self-express, and heal? Taking the first step to finding a therapist can be intimidating, especially since we therapists come with so many different styles and backgrounds. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are looking for increased authenticity, passion, and wellness in their daily living. My approach to the work blends practical solutions to problem solving with a strong sense of curiosity and compassion for the clients I work with.
I work with clients from a "person-centered" frame work. You are the expert on your story, and I am here to guide you towards results. I consult frequently with my clients during their therapy with me. While you may not come into therapy knowing exactly what you want, you should leave the first session with a positive sense of how we will work together.
I graduated from Dominican University of California in 2019 where I trained in both classic and emerging theoretical orientations. Since then, I have landed in mindfulness-based and somatic-based practices as a core focus. I have a strong commitment to upholding diversity in my work, with an emphasis on social justice and racial justice-alliance building. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and couples.
I like to pride myself in meeting clients where they are at. That being said, I am a person with my own lived history and experiences. I tend to be an especially good fit for the following demographics: LGBTQ+ and gender diverse clients, BIPOC clients, clients that are involved in social justice work, and adult clients 19-50 years of age.
I identify as
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I believe that our ability to cope with the present is a strong determinant of wellness. ACT is a highly flexible pathway to discovering how your values and commitments can become healing agents when the world feels overwhelming.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
I have had success treating couples with EFT through the introduction of a few simple, relatable concepts. In my experience, the strongest factor driving relationships to grow apart is when the members of that relationship have lost sight through miscommunication, micro-aggressions, and a loss of time and space to reconnect.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is often misunderstood, largely because it is not always explained with the individual in mind. I believe our attitudes, combined with a strong sense of our lived experiences, truly can shape the way we feel and relate to the world.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
The basis of any client rapport is understanding where the client is coming from. While I might not share every clients' background and/or lived experiences, I will listen, reflect, and internalize what my clients tell me about themselves, even if their truths confront my own teachings.