The body and mind possess an inherent drive toward healing, flourishing when nurtured by the right environment. Similarly, creating a safe space to unburden oneself, to truly voice thoughts and feelings, can be profoundly transformative, lifting the heavy weight of shame, guilt, fear, and pain often caused by childhood trauma that is not yours to hold.

I view emotions as dynamic energy, naturally seeking expression. In our work together, I encourage you to bring your whole self, fostering an environment of kindness and compassion towards yourself. I deeply believe in each person's innate wisdom to understand their own healing journey, and I see my role as a guide in helping you connect with that inner knowing. While I am not a blank slate and may occasionally share my own emotions authentically within the session, please know that our focus will always remain on your experience and your needs

Holding a trauma-informed and culturally competent space, my existentialist foundation recognizes your inherent freedom and responsibility in creating meaning. I utilize body-based approaches that prioritize nervous system well-being as well as the empowering principles of Internal Family Systems. EMDR is also powerful tool I employ to help you process and integrate past trauma, moving it from the mid-brain for cognitive understanding, which can profoundly shift your experience of present safety. I incorporate DBT mindfulness and radical acceptance tools integrating these therapies collaboratively, respecting your individual pace and preferences.