There's something uniquely rewarding about witnessing someone integrate decades of life experience as they work through current challenges or reflect on their journey.

Online therapy eliminates the barrier of having to travel to an office, and allows people to feel more at ease in their own familiar environment rather than in a clinical setting. This means they can access consistent care without the physical strain or logistical complications that might otherwise prevent them from seeking help.

My personal style is warm, friendly and relatable. My therapeutic approach is evidence-based and integrative, drawing primarily from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance-based interventions, and narrative therapy, while remaining flexible to meet each client's unique needs and preferences.

My role is often more about helping people rediscover and adapt the strengths they already possess. I find it important to acknowledge the wealth of experience older adults bring to our work together. Rather than positioning myself as the expert teaching them new skills, I approach sessions as a collaborative exploration where their decades of lived experience are valuable resources.

As a young person, I found myself observing the intricate ways that culture, family dynamics, and personal history shape who we become. The intersection of culture and personality development became a particular passion - understanding how our social environments, family systems, and cultural contexts create the lens through which we view ourselves and the world.

What also motivates me is making psychological knowledge accessible to those who need it. Too often, valuable research remains locked in academic journals while people struggle with issues that science has already provided insights about. I see my role as both contributing to our understanding of human behavior through practice-informed research and ensuring that evidence-based approaches reach the people who can benefit from them. This dual commitment to scientific rigor and practical application continues to drive my work every day.

Therapy is a process, not a quick fix. While some people experience relief after just a few sessions, lasting change typically takes time. Be patient with yourself and the process. Some sessions might feel more productive than others, and that's normal.

You're in control. You can set the pace, choose what to discuss, and ask questions about the process at any time. Good therapists will regularly check in about how therapy is going and adjust their approach based on your feedback.

Therapy is far more collaborative than many imagine. Popular culture often depicts therapists as distant experts who analyze you from afar, but effective therapy is actually a partnership. You're an active participant in your own healing process. The insights and changes that emerge come from our work together, not from me having all the answers.

Therapy is a process, not a quick fix. While some people experience relief after just a few sessions, lasting change typically takes time.

I love anything that connects me to the world around me—whether that's having a picnic with my kids, visiting museums, spending time with animals, or simply watching people and appreciating their stories. Being constantly surrounded by the energy and needs of four children has taught me to be present and find joy in unexpected places.