My passion for counseling stems from a profound desire to facilitate positive change
and empower individuals, families, and communities to lead fulfilling lives. I firmly
believe that everyone deserves respect, understanding, and equal access to support
and resources. I strive to create a therapeutic space where individuals from various
backgrounds can express themselves freely and without judgment. Moreover, I
recognize the importance of collective wellness, and how individuals are deeply
interconnected within their communities. I aim to promote not only individual growth but
also the well-being of the wider community, understanding that a thriving society is built
on the strengths and resilience of its members.

My counseling approach is holistic, trauma-informed, person-centered and culturally-
appropriate. I’m a firm advocate for a strengths-based approach, which focuses on
identifying and harnessing an individual's inherent capabilities and resilience. Through
this lens, I collaborate with clients to help them recognize their strengths and use them
as building blocks for healing, growth and personal development. I’m informed by a
diverse set of tools and techniques, including solutions-focused therapy, cognitive-
behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, somatic therapy, and
existential therapy. I also utilize an ecological systems framework to understand how
our lives are influenced by and interconnected through the many contexts,
environments, structures and relationships we encounter throughout the lifespan.