I have always felt a strong pull toward a path that allows me to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life. My own experiences have also shaped the kind of therapist I wanted to become and the kind of space I wanted to create for others. I know how important it is to feel heard, understood, and respected when you’re trusting someone with the parts of your life that may not be easy to share. That perspective has stayed with me throughout my clinical training and experience. I value taking the time to understand the person in front of me—not just what brings you into therapy, but the experiences, relationships, patterns, and circumstances that have shaped where you are today. I believe therapy works best when we can be honest, curious, and collaborative, with room to explore what feels difficult while also recognizing the strengths and insight you already bring with you. That’s part of what led me to create Studio Twenty Three. I wanted to build a practice where clients could feel that there was room for them—not just their symptoms or the reason they initially reached out, but their experiences, relationships, goals, questions, and the parts of their story that may take time to understand.