We live in a society and culture that produces a tremendous amount of pressure on individuals to be certain kinds of people. Even though we may find "success" in those ways of being, we are still often anxious, stressed, depressed, or left unfulfilled. I believe that as we navigate these values, expectations, and beliefs instilled in us by others, we often lose touch with who we really are. I became a therapist because I am passionate about helping people find meaning in their lives beyond who we are taught to be. I am more interested in learning about who you are meant to be, in your own uniqueness and authenticity.


  I approach therapy with a different perspective, counter to the mainstream, medicalized approach. While I find diagnosis to be helpful in some cases, I believe it can often lead to an oversimplified perspective on what is right, wrong, and normal. Instead, I approach my clients, first and foremost, as whole people who intrinsically know how to take care of themselves. The anxiety you might be experiencing, the depression you may be stuck in, the mental conflict you might be overwhelmed by, these are all natural human processes. Rather than something to be pathologized and fixed, I believe they are signs that - if listened to and embraced - can help lead you towards a healthier and more fulfilling life, towards authenticity. I am here for you through warmth, genuineness, empathy, and even supportive challenges, as you explore and come to understand yourself in new and different ways. In a relationship where you can risk bringing your whole self, in all your complexities, it can be surprisingly simple to learn what direction you need to take to continue your journey of self-discovery and becoming.