One of the most influential psychologists in my career, Carl Rogers, once said,

"To be deeply understood by another is a wonderful thing, and to know another deeply is a privilege."

Being trusted with people's stories, inner worlds, and vulnerability is an incredible honor that I cherish.

I believe therapy should be more than talking about your life experiences. It is an excellent container to meet yourself honestly, maybe even for the first time. Through experiential approaches, we may use art, movement, mindfulness, the body, imagination, nature, writing, or other meaningful experiences to explore what dialogue can't reach. These approaches invite you to move beyond self-awareness. They allow you to practice embodying a new way of being because our nervous systems often need evidence of safety, not just affirmation. Think: more show, less tell.
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My work is grounded in strength-based, trauma-informed, multicultural, and holistic approaches to counseling. I tailor my approach to your unique needs, goals, sensory profile, and personality. I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities depending on what we are focusing on, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing (SE), writing and expressive therapies, mindfulness practices, and, when clinically appropriate and aligned with your values, symbolic and reflective tools such as tarot to support insight, meaning-making, and self-assurance. 
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Outside of work, I enjoy nerding out over women's health and wellness, practicing tarot and astrology, creating new recipes, hosting friends, spending "Italian Sundays" with my family, practicing yoga, painting, throwing pottery, writing, relaxing at the beach, getting messy in my garden, or horseback riding. As a neurodivergent person living with chronic illnesses and pain, I spend each day learning how to find balance and harmony within my mind, body, and soul, and find purpose in helping others do the same. 
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