I am passionate about supporting children and adolescents as they grow, helping them build social-emotional skills and navigate challenges like anxiety, identity, and peer relationships. My background in crisis support, family-focused programming, and ABA therapy with children with autism allows me to bring a compassionate, steady presence to my work with both children and their caregivers. Through my previous experiences providing ABA therapy to children with autism, and educating youth and supporting families through organizations like NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness), I recognize the importance of personalized care that respects each individual’s unique story. My approach is collaborative and strengths-based, focusing on actionable strategies for daily life to strengthen emotional regulation and foster a positive environment. I will tailor my sessions to each client’s needs, using evidence-based methods such as motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
As an MSW clinical intern and mother of two college students, I have a personal understanding of the many transitions that take place from adolescence through high school graduation and into living away from home for the first time. These experiences have deepened my interest in supporting individuals and families as they navigate periods of growth, change, and uncertainty. My experience includes working with LGBTQ+ older teens and adults, as well as individuals navigating times of crisis. I am especially interested in supporting children, adolescents, and families as they navigate life transitions, identity exploration, anxiety, depression, stress, and neurodivergence.My approach is strengths-based and person-centered, drawing from mindfulness, attachment-based approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), expressive arts, and play therapy.
