Clients often describe me as calm, compassionate, and practical. I don’t believe therapy has to take years to feel better. My approach is experiential — meaning you won’t just talk about what’s going on, you’ll actively engage in strategies and practices that create real change. I focus on calming the body, teaching effective tools, and guiding you toward meaningful growth at a pace that works for you.

I also understand that many of my clients — busy professionals, parents, and caregivers — don’t have unlimited time to spend in therapy. That’s why I integrate Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a highly effective approach that can resolve issues quickly. Our work together is always tailored to your needs, whether you’re looking for rapid relief from a specific challenge or ongoing support to create lasting change.

My background in school and career counseling shapes the way I work: I lean heavily into values. Together, we’ll clarify what matters most to you, and use those values as a compass to guide your healing and growth. When you’re living in alignment with what’s important, life feels more authentic, relationships feel stronger, and challenges feel more manageable.

I also see healing as a ripple effect. As you begin to feel better, you naturally impact those around you — your spouse, your children, your colleagues, even strangers you encounter in everyday life. My goal is not only to help you feel whole again, but to empower you to create positive ripples far beyond our work together.

With me, you can expect:

• A warm, non-judgmental space to explore what’s weighing on you

• Clear, values-driven strategies to help you move toward your best self

• Gentle but direct feedback that inspires real, sustainable change

Like many of my clients, I know what it means to balance personal challenges with professional and family life. Raising a family while building my career has shaped my understanding of how healing must fit into real life — not the other way around. For eight years, I worked as a school counselor, walking alongside students and families through the ups and downs of growing up. When the global pandemic hit, I realized how deeply the struggles of adults impacted the children in their care. Knowing what neuroscience teaches us about mirror neurons and co-regulation, I saw that lasting change for children would only happen when the adults around them were supported, grounded, and well. That insight shifted my focus and I transitioned to working directly with adults — knowing that when they heal, the ripple effect is profound.

Earlier in my career, I also spent time with an international NGO serving women and children who had endured the horrors of war. That experience left an indelible mark on me, showing the incredible resilience of the human spirit and the power of compassionate presence in the darkest of circumstances.

All of these experiences inform how I practice today: grounded in both science and humanity, attuned to the complexity of trauma, and committed to helping people find relief, healing, and a way forward.

When I’m not working with clients, you’ll often find me exploring the many parks and trails that Pennsylvania has to offer, volunteering in the community, or traveling with my family. These parts of my life help me stay grounded and remind me that healing and growth are ongoing processes we all share.