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You know what you want to accomplish, but getting started or staying on track can feel harder than it should. Whether you're managing ADHD, anxiety, panic attacks, or feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns, I'm here to help you understand what's getting in the way and build strategies that work in your everyday life. I work with adults 18+ and provide a supportive, affirming space where you can gain insight, strengthen your confidence, and make meaningful, lasting changes.

I believe therapy is a collaborative process built on trust, compassion, and genuine connection. My mission is to meet you exactly where you are—emotionally, mentally, or spiritually—and walk with you toward inner peace, self-love, and compassion. I work primarily with adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, and self-esteem challenges. Whether you're processing trauma, managing difficult emotions, or striving for healthier relationships, I offer a supportive space where you can feel seen, heard, and empowered.

My primary areas of experience are trauma and addiction, and I have a deep passion for helping people heal from experiences that have impacted the way they see themselves, their relationships, and their lives. I understand that coping strategies often develop for a reason. Rather than judging those behaviors, I want to help you understand what they have been trying to do for you, while working together to develop healthier ways of moving forward.

I don’t see you as a diagnosis, a collection of symptoms, or a list of things that need to be fixed. I see you as a whole person with a story. Your experiences matter, your feelings matter, and you deserve a space where they can be heard.

Therapy can be uncomfortable at times. Healing often asks us to look at things we’d rather avoid. But you shouldn’t have to do that while feeling judged, criticized, or alone. My goal is to create a therapeutic relationship where you can laugh, cry, be angry, feel confused, ask difficult questions, or simply sit with whatever you’re experiencing—and know that you are still accepted.

You don’t have to be “better” before you come to therapy. You don’t have to hide the messy parts. You can come exactly as you are.

If you’re looking for a therapist who will genuinely listen, meet you with compassion, and walk alongside you through the process of healing, I would be honored to take that journey with you.

I think this version captures something especially important about your philosophy: the relationship itself is part of the treatment. It also avoids making you sound like you’re promising to “fix” someone, while still conveying genuine passion for helping people heal.

I believe that meaningful change begins with feeling heard, supported, and empowered. I work collaboratively with clients to identify practical solutions, build on their strengths, and develop the tools needed to navigate life's challenges with greater confidence.

I enjoy working with clients who are ready to challenge themselves, explore new perspectives, and actively engage in the therapeutic process. Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, or other personal struggles, I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where lasting growth and healing can take place.

I’m an empathetic and compassionate therapist who has been practicing since 2021. I support clients experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, and anger-management concerns. I want each client to feel heard, respected, and supported as they work toward their goals.

I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Northampton, MA, with eight years of experience and a deep commitment to meeting people where they are. I work with clients across the lifespan. From children to elders, and I'm proudly affirming of LGBTQ+ identities and experienced in working with Black and African American communities. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, ADHD, grief, or questions of racial identity, I bring both professional grounding and genuine warmth to the work. I'm an eclectic therapist, which means I draw on a wide range of tools to fit you, not the other way around.

I earned my degree in psychology, and a gap year with Jesuit Volunteer Corps in a social justice setting led me to social work. I use a systems approach, meaning I look at the personal, family, and life factors affecting your well-being. My background in foster care, crisis work, community-based care, and therapy gives me a collaborative, well-rounded perspective.