ABOUT ME

I came to counseling through a background in public health research, where I’ve spent the past eight years working to improve health and well-being at the population level.I see mental health as a public health issue because our well-being is shaped by far more than what happens within us. Our relationships, communities, environments, and access to resources all influence how we experience and understand our mental health.I see counseling as a space to make sense of your experiences, identify what matters to you, and explore what might help you move toward the life you want.My work is guided by a commitment to cultural humility and liberation-oriented practice. I want to create spaces that honor people’s lived experiences, knowledge, identities, and strengths, while supporting agency and hope.

Therapeutic Approaches Include:

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapyPerson-Centered TherapySolution-Focused TherapyCognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Somatic & Nervous System RegulationWriting-Based PracticesDrama Therapy

Theoretical Lenses that guide my work:

Liberation PsychologyMujerista PsychologyIntersectionalityTrauma-Informed PracticeStrengths-Based PracticeEvidence-Based Practice

Interpersonal Process Groups
Interpersonal process groups offer a space to explore relationships, patterns of interaction, and the ways we experience ourselves in connection with other people. Through guided conversation and reflection, we can become more aware of the patterns we bring into relationships while having an opportunity to practice new ways of connecting, communicating, and being with others.Skills-Based Groups
Skills-based groups provide a supportive, interactive setting to learn and practice practical mental health and wellness skills. Groups may focus on specific topics or skills depending on the needs and interests of members.Reminiscence Groups
Reminiscence groups use guided reflection and shared storytelling to explore memories, experiences, relationships, and meaning across the lifespan. These groups create space to connect with others, reflect on the experiences that have shaped us, and honor the stories we carry.

Support Groups
Support groups bring people together around shared experiences and challenges. Offerings may include groups for caregivers, helping professionals, and others navigating experiences such as vicarious trauma and the emotional demands of caring for others. These groups are a place to connect with people who understand something about what you’re carrying and to not have to navigate it entirely alone.Healing Circles
Healing circles offer a space for connection, reflection, and embodied approaches to healing. Drawing from somatic and drama-therapy-informed practices, these gatherings may incorporate movement, sound, storytelling, and other creative practices that invite us to explore healing through the body, through relationship, and in community.

Community WorkshopsCommunity workshops are accessible, low-commitment, ongoing opportunities to learn, practice, and connect around different mental health and wellness topics.I offer workshops regularly. They may include practical skills, guided reflection, and opportunities to learn alongside others in community setting.You can sign up for individual workshops or walk in when that option is available.

Co-Created ProgrammingMental health programming is most meaningful when it grows from the communities it is meant to serve.If there’s a workshop, group, or series you’d like to see offered, I welcome the opportunity to hear your ideas and explore what we could create together.

1. Assertiveness: expressing needs, setting boundaries, and advocating for yourself2. Interpersonal Effectiveness: navigating relationships, managing conflict, and maintaining healthy connections3. Public Speaking & Presentation: building confidence with presentations, public speaking, and communicating ideas to an audience4. Emotional Regulation: understanding and managing emotions in ways that support your goals and well-being5. Distress Tolerance: developing strategies for getting through difficult emotions, situations, and moments of overwhelm6. Mindfulness: developing present-moment awareness and practices for grounding, attention, and self-awareness

7. Executive Functioning: organization, planning, prioritization, time management, task initiation, and follow-through8. Stress Management & Coping: developing practical strategies for managing stress and navigating challenging situations9. Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: breaking down complex situations, identifying options, and making intentional decisions10. Conflict Resolution: navigating disagreement, repairing relationships, and finding constructive ways forward11. Self-Compassion & Self-Care: developing sustainable practices for responding to yourself with care during difficult periods12. Goal Setting & Behavior Change: turning intentions into realistic goals and developing strategies to support follow-through

If you’re interested in any of these services, I would love to hear from you.Please fill out the contact form below, and I will get in touch. You can also email me directly.I look forward to hearing from you!

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