“Communication is to realtionship what breathing is to living..” -Virginia Satir
I chose to become a marriage and family therapist because I truly believe in the importance and vital necessity of relationships and human connection. There is immeasurable value in healing past traumas, creating healthy boundaries for ourselves, and developing communication skills that allow our relationships to grow and flourish, which bring meaning, depth, and happiness to our lives. Being a systemic therapist means zooming out and acknowledging how we are all impacted by how we show up in the world and how we, in turn, impact those spaces. It allows me to zoom in and help clients see how they are impacted by their lived experiences and relationships, and in return, how they impact those around them.
As a clinician, I center my work around equity, inclusion, and client empowerment. I collaboratively work with the individual, couple, or family system to find healing, create meaningful change, and to cultivate deeper connections. I like to consider myself a co- constructor, who walks along side my clients, meeting them where they’re at and trusting that they know themselves better than anybody else. Together, we work to uncover what brings happiness and meaning to their life and how to decrease harmful or unhealthy behaviors, while increasing behaviors that positively impact their mental health and wellbeing. Outside of my professional life I am a coffe-enthusiast, animal lover, and avid reader. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, and playing outdoors with my giant Husky, Lola. I am passionate about creating a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients through utilizing mindfulness, empathy, and validation. It is such an amazing honor to join with my clients as they experience growth on their journey of healing.
Specialty Areas: Ages 15 and up, BIPOC community, Couples, Individuals, Families
Areas of Focus: Relationship difficulties, Anxiety, Depression, Perinatal Depression, Parenting, Racial Trauma, Generational Cycle-breaking, boundary setting, intersectionality theory
Treatment Modalities: Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness- based therapies, Structural Therapy, Experiential Therapy