Individual Therapy

A common misconception about therapy is that you need to be in crisis to reach out. In reality, individual therapy is a space for personal growth, emotional healing, greater self awareness, and lasting change. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, going through a major life transition, struggling with your relationships, or simply trying to better understand yourself, therapy can help you move forward with more clarity and confidence.

People reach out to me for individual therapy when:

Anxiety or depression is interfering with daily life
They feel stuck in patterns
Relaxing feels impossible
They just can’t say “no”
A recent breakup is making life hard to navigate
They recently graduated from their inpatient addiction recovery program
They’re processing an identity shift or faith transition
Childhood trauma continues to interfere with their present
They want to feel more grounded, whole, and aligned
Work is causing too much stress
There’s intense grief after the loss a loved one
They can’t figure out how to set boundaries with their family

In therapy, we’ll work together to better understand the roots of what’s causing distress, whether it’s negative self talk, difficult past experiences you haven’t yet processed, or external pressures from relationships, culture, or society. I offer a compassionate, culturally responsive space where all parts of you are welcome.

Clients who work with me in individual therapy often find:

Increased self compassion and emotional resilience
The ability to recognize when a boundary is needed and how to set it
Greater clarity around values and relationships
Much less shame and guilt
A work life balance
Tools to manage anxiety and depression
Relief from the weight of perfectionism
A deeper sense of identity and purpose
Fresh perspectives

If you’re ready to feel more grounded in who you are, and supported as you navigate what’s next, I would love to help you through it.

My Approach to Learning How to Set Boundaries

Setting boundaries isn’t about being harsh or pushing people away, it’s about protecting your own peace while creating a healthier relationships. In individual therapy, I help clients recognize where boundaries are lacking, why setting them feels difficult, and how to implement them in a way that feels authentic and sustainable. (Because the method that works for your friend who never seems to have trouble being blunt, might not work for you.)

Together, we explore the patterns, often rooted in early relationships or cultural messages, that have shaped your comfort (or discomfort) with boundaries. You’ll learn to discover your limits and communicate them clearly, while handling pushback without guilt or second guessing yourself. Whether it’s with family, friends, partners, or at work, developing this skill is a powerful step toward self trust and emotional resilience.

My Approach to Getting Through a Breakup

Breakups can be emotionally disorienting, no matter how long the relationship lasted or who ended it. In therapy, I create a space for you to process, grieve, reflect, and heal without judgment or pressure to “just move on.”

We’ll unpack the emotional weight of the relationship, what it gave you, what it took from you, and what you’re still holding onto. Whether you're feeling lost, relieved, angry, or heartbroken, your experience is valid. Our work may include identifying patterns, processing complex emotions, rebuilding self worth, and reimagining what life looks like on the other side of heartbreak.

This isn’t just about getting through a breakup, it’s about growing through it.

My Approach to Faith Transitions

I take an open, neutral approach to your religious background. Therapy is never about pushing you toward or away from your faith, it’s about supporting your unique faith journey or transition, which often takes time, patience, and space. My goal is to provide a safe, affirming environment where you can explore your beliefs and feel confident in your own decisions.

Whether you’re a fully active member of your church, questioning your faith, or navigating the complexities of stepping away from a religion you used to belong to, I’m here to meet you exactly where you are. I specialize in faith transition therapy, offering compassionate support for those moving through changes in belief, identity, community, relationship dynamics, and everything else that comes with the change.

Questioning is a necessary and natural part of personal growth. As Indira Gandhi said, “The power to question is the basis of all human progress.” Through asking hard questions, you can begin to explore and clarify your values, which often leads to a more grounded and authentic version of yourself. You may find renewed confidence in long held beliefs, or you may discover new ones that align more fully with your personal truth, rather than those shaped only by external expectations.

I also understand the emotional toll that scrupulosity and religious perfectionism can take, when faith becomes tangled with anxiety, guilt, obsession, or self criticism. I’m here to help you move through those patterns with compassion and clarity, toward greater freedom and self trust.

My Approach to Childhood Trauma

The experiences we have as children shape how we see ourselves, relate to others, and navigate the world as adults. If you’re carrying pain from childhood, whether it’s from neglect, instability, dysfunction, or traumatic events, therapy can offer a path to understanding and healing.

In our work together, I often use inner child work to gently reconnect you with the parts of yourself that learned to cope through silence, people pleasing, or shutting down. We approach this work with deep compassion, allowing you to care for younger versions of yourself who didn’t get the support they needed.

Healing childhood trauma isn’t about blaming, it’s about reclaiming. You’ll gain insight into how your past shows up in the present, build emotional regulation skills, and learn to nurture yourself in ways that support long term growth and safety.