Shall we begin?
Relationships have always intrigued me. I'm fascinated with patterns bestowed from generations, cultural influences, and personal stories. Let's begin with your story. Opening yourself to be vulnerable allows room to receive empathy, an innate feeling that you are understood. I am humbled to work with many courageous clients who take the initiative to enrich their lives. Your story is truly a gift to me, and I am honored to walk alongside you in your journey.
Stories Connect Us
Becoming a therapist has been transformational, both personally and professionally. What drew me to social work is the nature of the profession: encouraging individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities to enhance overall functioning and collective well-being. The holistic components of how social workers operate are foundational in my clinical practice. As humans, we are complex. Our environments, past events, and generational patterns have defined how we see ourselves and interact with the world around us. We have the power to evolve.
In an undergraduate social work class, a professor said, “If you can work with families, you can do it all.” My mental response was, “Sign me up!” I entered the field working with families in their homes and communities. I learned how to work with parents during hardships, couples in turmoil, adolescents struggling with mental health, and personally keep calm when it feels like chaos. A desire for working in addictions led me to work in inpatient, intensive-outpatient, and outpatient settings to help individuals and families struggling with substance use disorders. Recovery is a consistent practice of new patterns reinforcing strength and healing, which I found can be applicable for anyone experiencing life struggles. Through insights and actions, you’ll learn how to let go of what no longer serves you, be in fulfilling relationships, and become the person you want to be.
For personal enjoyment, I love yoga, running or walking outside, podcasts, writing, exploring new places, journaling, and making true connections with others (small talk feels hard).
Statements I stand by:
Movement is medicine.
Awareness and action are foundational to change.
You are not your thoughts; you are not the thoughts of others.
The quality of your relationships determines the quality of your life.