“Let’s admit it, life is hard, and with these difficulties come suffering. Seeking counseling for this suffering is sometimes a very scary and difficult endeavor. I admire your bravery in seeking help, and pride myself on providing a non-judgmental, accepting, and comfortable space to explore and work on these struggles together.  

My approach to therapy is rooted in a compassionate understanding of the human condition and the suffering we endure. I don’t see people as “disordered” or “sick”, I see someone who has had difficult experiences in their life that have led to coping strategies that now cause pain and suffering. I also believe that everyone has their own unique path to walk, and that deep within each of us is a source of wisdom that knows how to walk on this path. It is my belief that as a therapist I am there to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment in which I can walk beside you as we collaboratively heal old wounds, make new meaning, and re-discover the wisdom inherent in your True Self.  

My path to becoming a therapist started with my own struggles with anxiety and depression, which led me to a path of healing and self-discovery. While you and I may not have experienced the same things in life, nor have the same exact struggles, I believe that through my own suffering and subsequent healing I can be a more empathetic and understanding therapist.”