Pain in this life is not avoidable, but the pain we create avoiding pain is avoidable.
― R.D. Laing
Meet Me
I’m passionate about helping you break free from negative patterns, build resilience, and succeed in work and life.
My Qualifications:
Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from the University of FL, 2011
Master’s of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh, 2015
Certificate in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from the Washington School of Psychiatry (Now the New Washington School of Psychiatry), 2021
“How beautiful to find a heart that loves you, without asking you for anything, but to be okay.”
What Inspires Me
It takes immense courage and vulnerability to seek therapy, and I am deeply moved the weeks I witness my clients begin to rewrite limiting narratives and build fulfilling lives.
Seeing the effects that my own therapeutic journey has had in my own life also inspires me to bring this tool to people who are suffering and want to get to the other side of their challenges.
My approach is tailored to your unique needs and cultural background. We might utilize various therapeutic frameworks, including:
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Existential Psychotherapy
Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
If you’re here, know I have tremendous appreciation for your bravery, and hope to support you.
My Approach to Your Care
My 3-step RDIA framework moves my clients through 3 phases: Reflection & Discovery, Identification, and Acceptance. Through this process, you’ll explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, cultivate greater self-awareness and accept your story with a newfound compassion.
Reflection & Discovery
Feeling overwhelmed amidst cultural expectations, family dynamics, and your own evolving desires? Cultivate deeper self-understanding and get support navigating the “right” level of dependence to those around you.
Identification
Determine and break down distorted thinking patterns that may be limiting your contentment or meaningful connections. Cultivate greater self-compassion to uncover your authentic needs and desires.
Acceptance
Get deep support around the reality that some dreams, however cherished, don't guarantee fulfillment. Learn to mourn the behaviors and beliefs that hinder your growth. and replace emptiness with a sense of peace.