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About My Clients
If you are willing to dig deep and take control of your life, then I am the therapist for you. My ideal client will be open to change and come back week after week, even when it's hard. I believe in making our time together count, validating your emotions, but challenging maladaptive patterns that aren't pushing you to where you want to be. You don't have to feel strong or even ready. You just have to take that first baby step and allow yourself to lean on me as you learn to walk on your own.
My Background and Approach
I have spent my career working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families and use cognitive behavioral therapy in conjunction with motivational counseling to elicit real and lasting change. The objective is to access your inner strength and use it to examine and mend maladaptive patterns, whether they be emotional, relational, or trauma-based. I have experience in a variety of settings including residential, outpatient, and school. I enjoy working with diverse populations and specialize in helping my clients make real and lasting change no matter what hand they've been dealt thus far.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
There is a reason why the safety protocols on airplanes instruct us to put the oxygen mask on ourselves first in case of an emergency. We can not care for others if we don’t focus on our own needs, even with the very limited time most of us have daily. Yet many of us get stuck on a hamster wheel and end up giving and giving until we simply have nothing left. This in conjunction with trauma can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, and hopelessness. My goal is to disrupt that cycle by providing a safe space for my clients to work through their most vulnerable emotions and emerge ready to tackle life’s challenges. I became a therapist after experiencing my own trauma related to immigration, family life, and being a member of the LGBTQ community. This is why I am confident that our past does not have to dictate our future. I believe that no matter what you have experienced, you can lead a happy and fulfilling life. I want to help you feel powerful and empowered to heal.