Therapist
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
CRPO #22893
I bring a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed lens to my work, along with a strong sense of cultural humility. The foundation of how I practice comes from my experience working in a women's shelter, where I supported women navigating trauma and mental health challenges. That work shaped how I show up in the room. Going forward, I work most often with individuals navigating life transitions, differing cultural values, and family expectations, often carrying the pressure to have it all figured out, anxiety about the future, and the quiet exhaustion of trying to meet everyone's expectations but their own.
I've always been a listener, someone people naturally open up to, and that's part of what led me to study psychology. But a lot of what draws me to this work is personal. I have my own experience with clashing cultural values and expectations, and I know what it's like to sit with a decision and not be sure if it's truly yours, or if it's the voice of family expectations speaking through you.
Sessions with me feel warm, welcoming, and conversational, like sitting down with someone who's fully with you. I aim to make the work collaborative, so you're never just receiving guidance but shaping the direction of our work together. I hold space with care and consistency, so it always feels safe and steady even as we go deep. I don't assume I know what your background means to you, I ask, and I let you lead in defining your own experience. My aim is for you to feel free to be your authentic self here, without fear of judgment, so we can uncover what's underneath and bring what's inside out into the open.
Working with me feels judgment-free and collaborative. I try to make sessions feel less intimidating, especially at the start, since therapy can feel like a big step. While I meet you where you're at, I'll also ask questions along the way, not to lead but to understand you more fully. It's a space that feels friendly and easy, while still holding room for the harder, more serious moments.
I love seeing clients achieve the goals they set out for themselves. Being even a small part of their journey, wherever that may lead them, is what I find most meaningful about this work. I also value being able to create a space where someone feels comfortable enough to be their authentic self, without having to portray who they think they should be.
I make space and time for the things that fulfill me, and I try not to forget to prioritize myself in the process. That looks like spending time with my family and the people close to me, getting lost in a good book or show, listening to music, and simply getting out and about.
That feeling is completely normal. The first session is really more of a getting-to-know-you conversation, and everything moves at your pace from there. Not every session looks the same, and that's okay, this is your process. It's not a linear process either, some sessions may feel like real progress, others less so, and that's part of the journey. I'm there with you every step of the way.
I've always been curious about people, what makes each person so uniquely themselves, and why we behave the way we do. That curiosity is what led me to study psychology. Mental health wasn't something talked about growing up in my house, and I want to be part of breaking that stigma. Mental health is just as important as physical health. I want to be the space where someone can let go, not having to perform, and simply have somewhere safe to talk.
Thirty minutes, no script. We'll listen for what you need. You don't have to have it figured out.
