Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, dealing with relationship issues, or just need someone to talk to, I'm here to help.

My Approach

My approach is warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental, creating a safe and nurturing space for clients to delve deep into their emotions. Utilizing a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach, I aim to empower individuals, helping them acknowledge their inherent resilience and facilitating personal growth. Acknowledging the importance of autonomy, I strive to act as a supportive collaborator during each client's journey, assisting them in achieving emotional regulation and fostering a sense of self-worth.

In working primarily with couples and individuals, I practice from a anti-oppressive and decolonized lens. In addition, I firmly believe in the healing power of attachment and relationships, recognizing their significance in promoting mental well-being. It is crucial to acknowledge that mental health challenges are intricate and multifaceted, undoubtedly influenced by a combination of personal relationships and societal structures. By examining and addressing these interconnected factors, I strive to provide comprehensive and effective therapeutic support to my clients.

Areas of Focus

  • Relationship issues

  • Complex and intergenerational trauma

  • First-generation issues

  • Women's reproductive health

  • Mood disorders and emotional regulation

  • Life transitions

  • Identity development and self-compassion

  • Gender and multicultural issues

  • Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and trauma

  • Family conflict

  • Parent-child relationships

  • People pleasing and setting boundaries

My Values

Authenticity

Authenticity is at the heart of how I approach therapy. I believe that building a connection and establishing safety starts with the genuineness of the therapist.

Autonomy

Anything that happens in the therapy room only happens with your consent. I believe in empowering you to navigate your own therapy and helping you build trust in your own decision-making.

Respect

Fostering an atmosphere of respect is essential. All humans deserve respect, regardless of the identities they hold. In valuing respect, I practice from an affirming, non-judgmental perspective.

Egalitarianism

You are the expert in your life. I may have the therapeutic tools to guide you, but I believe in egalitarian relationships and eliminating power dynamics. I'm curious to understand your lived experience.

Modalities Used

EMDR - Attachment Theory - Feminist Therapy - Emotionally-Focused Therapy - The Gottman Method Interpersonal Neurobiology - Person-Centered - Nonviolent Communication