At the core of my practice is the relational-cultural approach, which underscores the importance of connection, safety, and mutual respect in the healing process. I prioritize creating an environment where clients feel supported and safe to explore their vulnerabilities. This emphasis on relationships fosters resilience, encouraging clients to engage in meaningful growth and self-discovery. By nurturing a sense of belonging and mutual understanding, the relational-cultural approach helps clients build the confidence and strength to overcome challenges and embrace their fullest potential. 

This client-centered approach fosters self-awareness and self-empowerment, encouraging individuals to explore their values and goals in a nonjudgmental space. By affirming past experiences—both challenges and triumphs—I help clients recognize their resilience and capability, cultivating the confidence to embrace personal transformation. Motivational interviewing emphasizes collaboration and autonomy, equipping clients to navigate their unique journeys with purpose and empowerment, ultimately fostering lasting, positive change. 

I approach addiction treatment with compassion and a trauma-informed perspective, recognizing addiction as a complex issue that impacts both individuals and families. My harm reduction framework ensures clients receive support without judgment, meeting them where they are in their journey. I emphasize more of a S.M.A.R.T. Recovery model to treatment to help client's build the confidence and trust in themselves to establish and sustain their manageable goals. This method validates the struggles of addiction while focusing on reducing harm, building healthier habits, and addressing co-occurring disorders. I emphasize the importance of creating a strong support system, empowering clients to tackle the challenges of addiction with courage and resilience. Together, we work to heal not just the individual but also the family and relational dynamics impacted by substance use. 

In-person individual therapy offers a unique opportunity to step away from your everyday environment and create an intentional space to focus on yourself. By physically separating from the routines and surroundings of daily life, you allow yourself the chance to fully pour into your personal growth and healing journey. Additionally, in-person sessions make it possible to incorporate more hands-on and creative approaches—like art, movement, or other experiential techniques—that can enhance your therapeutic experience and support healing in a holistic way.

The option of Telehealth sessions allow you to keep your mental health a priority flexibly and sustainably! I have many clients who fit me into their day-to-day schedules by sharing their lunch lunch breaks with me. Telehealth also allows for the ease of a before or after work/school session. 

Clients find that walk & talk sessions can alleviate the pressures and discomfort of eye contact during vulnerable discussions, allow them movement for those that soothe through fidgeting, and can enjoy a more open environment. Walking is a great way to introduce bilateral stimulation during the session which has been found to be a helpful tool in processing emotions and information. Walk & Talk therapy sessions are planned in advanced with client consent and mutually agreed walking trail in the community.