My lived experience as a black cis gendered women helps shape my therapy approach to be affirming, caring, and empathetic. At the same time, because of these underprivileged and underrepresented identities that I hold, I am able to challenge distortive thinking within the mental health field and other aspects of life. This insight assists my ability to be a ally for many and a safe space to process and conceptualize emotions while combating, learning, and teaching new skills, and techniques to utilize in daily functioning. My lived experiences allow me to help others feel seen, heard and cared for.

Values that guide my work include: Accountability, adaptability, empathy, advocacy, authenticity, caring, collaboration, compassion, competence, courage, self-reflection, dignity, diversity, empowerment, equality and integrity.

I practice culturally responsive therapy using multicultural and trauma-informed approaches, along with honesty and openness regarding systemic challenges for BIPOC and underrepresented communities. I also integrate motivational interviewing with cognitive behavioral therapy to gain knowledge, provide affirmation and offer support around thought adaptation for regulation and protection.

I often work with young adults who are navigating life transitions, traumatic experiences, anxiety and depression.

I affirm therapy participant's lived experiences by listening openly and earnestly. I maintain a mindset that I am capable of learning about a therapy participant's life and assisting them with navigating the challenges that arise. I will often help individuals name and pinpoint systems of oppression, or hurtful patterns.

I help clients with anxiety and life transitions going from a young adult to an adult, starting college or a new job, large relationship changes, and trauma related issues.

I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support therapy participants in shifting their thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve them, with the goal of improving their daily functioning and building a better life. Alongside CBT, I use Motivational Interviewing to help therapy participants find their own unique pathway to growth. My goal is to help uncover the root causes of challenges and unlock the answers and strengths that already exist within themselves to make lasting, meaningful changes.

I often incorporate different grounding techniques such as 5-4-3-2-1, deep breathing, square breathing, counting, diversions and when needed, taking breaks. I acknowledge that these techniques are most effective in a respectful and collaborative safe space.

I want potential therapy participants to know that I am someone they can align with and open up to. I have the skill set and focus that they are in need of and if they're curious about me, to be open to scheduling an initial consultation.

Often I am told that I am very warm, personable, and easy to build a connection with. I also can balance an affirming space where challenges can be made to further growth.

I would like therapy participants to know that while working with me, I will respect the pace that is needed for progress in doing the tough work that is mental health. I will offer incremental encouragement along the way to ensure therapy participants are receiving competent and consistent care. I take my time in building trust, and want to guide you through the therapy process. I like to offer tools we can practice using in our sessions to help you prepare using them outside of our sessions.

I specialize in therapy for substance misuse and co-occurring mental health concerns. Whether your substance use is recreational, prescribed, or you are simply concerned about its frequency, we may be a great fit to work together.

Outside of work I love spending time with my family and friends, as community and support is imperative for my mental health. I also enjoy resting, relaxing, playing video games, outside games, and walks with friends or pets. To ensure that I can show up for my therapy participants, I value being physically and socially active for my own health and emotional regulation.