
I love working with anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of themselves. Let’s explore the different parts that make you, you!
I have extensive experience providing therapy to individuals from a wide range of racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds as well as members of the LGBTQIA+ community. My work is grounded in cultural humility, acknowledging each client’s unique lived experience and the systemic factors that shape it. I strive to create an affirming, safe, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their identities, navigate challenges, and build on their strengths.
By integrating culturally responsive approaches and continually learning from the diverse people I serve, I aim to ensure that every client feels seen, respected, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.
My years working in community mental health have taught me the importance of flexibility, collaboration, and deep empathy in meeting clients where they are. I learned how to navigate complex systems, advocate for clients with limited resources, and provide effective support amid crises and high-needs situations.
This experience strengthened my clinical judgment, enhanced my ability to work within multidisciplinary teams, and reinforced the value of culturally responsive care. Most importantly, it showed me how meaningful and transformative accessible mental health services can be for individuals, families, and the broader community.
Working in an alternative school for children with mental health issues and developmental disabilities taught me the power of patience, creativity, and individualized support. I gained a deeper understanding of how emotional and behavioral challenges are often expressions of unmet needs, and how tailored interventions can help students build regulation, confidence, and new skills.
Collaborating closely with student, teachers, families, and support staff strengthened my desire to create consistent structures and trauma-informed environments. Above all, this experience reinforced my belief that every child, and every adult, thrives when they feel safe, understood, and supported with compassion.