​My theoretical approach is grounded in constructivist, existentialist, and humanistic theories. Constructivism emphasizes personal agency and the importance of understanding a client’s subjective experiences and perspectives instead of imposing external interpretations or judgments. I believe clients are the experts on their lives and that my role is to help clients foster self-awareness and autonomy toward building healthier and more meaningful lives and relationships. I aim to offer challenge and support equally, often with a strong dose of humor, to facilitate client growth. I believe that humans don’t exist in a vacuum and therapy shouldn’t either; considering cultural, social, and historical oppression and impacts on mental health is critical for creating lasting change and wellness. While understanding the past is useful, my work with clients is focused on how past patterns and relationships manifest in the present and how we can improve for the future. Change can be scary, exhilarating, and exhausting and I aim to create a space where clients feel safe and empowered to show up as authentic works-in-progress.

I believe we have inherent mental, emotional, and physical wisdom that we can harness to heal and grow. To encompass various areas of healing, I incorporate mindfulness, somatic, Gestalt, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and art-based techniques into my work. I have training in Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), an evidence-based approach to treating multiple and complex trauma and PTSD.