I am a compassionate mental health counselor whose work is grounded in empowerment, collaboration, and deep respect for your lived experience. I have experience working with clients navigating emotional challenges across a range of concerns, from life transitions and relational stressors to patterns that affect mood, self-regulation, identity, and day-to-day functioning. I am especially attuned to clients who feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or disconnected from their sense of agency, and I strive to help you reconnect with your strengths while making meaning amidst difficult experiences. My strengths-based and evidence-informed clinical approach integrates Adlerian, person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and positive psychological interventions. I aim to create a nonjudgmental therapeutic space where you feel seen, validated, and empowered. I value meeting you where you are, honoring your role as the expert of your own life while also believing that meaningful change often occurs through a balance of support and gentle challenge. My therapeutic presence is characterized by curiosity, humor, and warmth. I prioritize building a strong therapeutic relationship and will approach our work together with genuine interest, collaboration, and authenticity. I will work alongside you to build insight, confidence, and practical tools aligned with your goals and values. With a professional background in education, advocacy, and nonprofit work, I also bring a strong foundation in psychoeducation and social-emotional learning to my clinical practice. I am committed to providing culturally responsive and inclusive care, and I have experience working with clients across diverse cultures, abilities, and life stages. I take a holistic perspective, recognizing the powerful connections between emotional wellbeing, social relationships, and broader cultural and systemic influences. I hold a limited permit in Mental Health Counseling and received my Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Pace University’s CACREP-accredited program, where I completed advanced clinical training.