Supporting you in developing greater emotional resilience.
Feel more grounded in yourself, confident in your decisions, and aligned with what matters most in your life.
Maybe you’ve been telling yourself you should be able to handle this by now. But lately, everything feels heavier. Your energy is low, motivation is hard to find, and even small tasks can feel overwhelming. You may notice yourself pulling away from people, losing interest in things you used to enjoy, or feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to break. At times, you might find yourself reaching for something—whether it’s substances, distractions, or numbing behaviors—to get through the moment, even when it doesn’t bring lasting relief.
For some, this shows up as persistent sadness, emptiness, or feeling disconnected from yourself and others. For others, it may look like anxiety, burnout, or being caught in cycles of overthinking and self-criticism. These experiences can also show up in relationships pulling away, avoiding hard conversations, or finding yourself in the same painful dynamics again and again. You may notice that your inner voice is harsh or unforgiving, making it even harder to find a way forward.
Together, we will gently identify and address these patterns while building more compassion, stability, and connection—both within yourself and in your relationships
I work with teens and adults navigating depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, identity questions, traumatic experiences, and life transitions. I provide LGBTQAI+-affirming therapy grounded in cultural humility, creating a safe and validating space to explore identity, relationships, and lived experiences. I also support individuals who are exploring their relationship with substances, whether that means reducing use, understanding patterns, or working toward recovery. I have completed training toward my Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) credential and am CADC-eligible, which allows me to integrate evidence-based approaches for substance use into our work.
My practice is trauma-informed and guided by phase-oriented treatment approaches. In our early work, we focus on safety, stabilization, and building self-regulation skills to help you feel more grounded—even when things feel heavy or overwhelming. As you begin to feel more supported and resourced, we may shift toward processing more difficult experiences and understanding the roots of depressive patterns or substance use. Therapy is always paced according to your readiness.
I prioritize transparency throughout therapy, ensuring you understand each step of the process and why certain approaches are used. My goal is to create a space that feels collaborative, supportive, and grounded—so you can move from feeling stuck and depleted toward feeling more engaged, connected, and able to experience meaning in your life again.
I may also incorporate body-based strategies and parts-work approaches when clinically indicated, tailoring therapy to what helps you feel more grounded, resilient, and able to move forward. I use empirically supported approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), I prioritize transparency throughout therapy, ensuring you understand each step of the process and why certain approaches are used, so the work is collaborative and grounded in what helps you feel safe and able to move forward.
I earned my Master of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago, where I deepened my training in trauma-informed and relational approaches to care. Before that, I completed my Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry at Indiana University, originally planning to pursue medicine. That background still shapes how I think about mental health—seeing the connection between mind and body, and approaching your experiences with both curiosity and care.
I came to this work because it felt more aligned with my values: showing up as a real person, building trust, and creating space for honesty. Therapy with me is not about “fixing” you. It’s about getting honest about what’s keeping you from living authentically, understanding the strategies you’ve relied on to help you through life up to this point, and building new ways of doing things that feel more in line with what you want for yourself now.
