My job isn’t to change who you are. It’s to help you change what isn’t working in your life. We do that by figuring out what keeps getting in your way, getting clear on how you want your life to be different, and then closing that gap with tools you can actually use outside of session. Those tools are drawn from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Good therapy is a balance between helping you feel understood and challenging you when you need it. I keep the work collaborative. I’m never going to tell you how to live, but if I see a blind spot or a pattern that’s tripping you up, I’ll name it and we’ll talk about it directly. By the end of our work together, I want you to be able to slow down enough to be intentional with what you say and do, handle stress without it wearing you down, and build a life that feels more satisfying without losing the ambition that got you here. I earned both my bachelor’s in Psychology and my master’s in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University. I’ve worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings with anxiety, depression, addiction, and major life transitions. When I’m not with clients, you’ll usually find me at the gym, on a soccer field, or into a good history podcast or book. I try to live what I teach, staying active, staying close to the people who matter, and keeping my own head straight.
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