I view therapy as one of the different and many ways we can attend to and take care of ourselves. My approach to therapy begins by getting to know the individual from the start and then building a plan together. I think people are the experts of their stories and the challenges they face and can rarely be understood without considering the environment they are in or have come from. With this knowledge and framework, I aim to get to know people and their strengths while identifying their unique needs and goals. I incorporate approaches from Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused, Mindfulness, and Family Systems.

I went into social work because of a deep belief that people matter — all their good and bad parts together. I found myself drawn to looking at the ways systems and issues impact ourselves and our worldviews to not only better understand who we are but also find a way to move forward. I think that having the space to feel heard and acknowledged is an essential part of any type of change we want to see.

I love to be outside most of all. I enjoy backpacking to get away from the fray and spend time taking in some beautiful views. I enjoy swimming, hiking, and reading.

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini.

For me, slowing down and being in nature is a great way to recharge and refocus. Most of all, being with my people is what grounds me and reminds me I’m not alone.