I founded Empowering Optimism Therapy with a clear and heartfelt purpose: to create a sanctuary where authenticity, empathy, and lived experience are not just welcomed—they’re foundational. As a therapist who has walked a path similar to many of my clients, I wanted to build a practice that reflects the values and identities of those often overlooked in traditional mental health spaces. This is not just a place for healing—it’s a place for belonging. My vision is to cultivate a community where therapists and clients alike feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow. Here, we invite individuals to come exactly as they are, to speak freely, to feel deeply, and to trust that they will be met with compassion and guidance. Empowering Optimism Therapy is more than a practice—it’s a movement toward inclusive, affirming care that honors the full humanity of everyone who walks through our doors.