My approach is collaborative, supportive, and engaged. While I create space for reflection and growth, I am not a distant or “blank slate” therapist. I actively participate in the process, offering guidance, validation, and practical tools along the way.

I integrate evidence-based therapies with expressive modalities to meet each client’s unique needs. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical coping strategies. Through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, I teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness, helping clients respond rather than react. I also incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to build psychological flexibility and strengthen connection to personal values, along with Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed techniques to promote self-awareness and internal healing. When appropriate, I integrate somatic-based interventions to increase awareness of stress responses and support nervous system regulation. For children, I incorporate Play and Art Therapy techniques to create a developmentally appropriate space for emotional expression and processing.

Psychoeducation is central to my work as I believe understanding the “why” behind symptoms can be empowering. I provide age-appropriate education to help clients and parents normalize experiences and confidently apply strategies outside of sessions. With client consent, I collaborate with psychiatrists, pediatricians, teachers, school counselors, and other providers to support progress across settings.

My goal is to create a space that feels both supportive and engaging, where clients can feel comfortable being themselves while doing meaningful work.