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At certain points in our lives, we may find ourselves feeling stuck. Whether we’re struggling with painful emotions, unhealthy relationship dynamics, destabilizing life transitions, or just feeling dissatisfied with where we are in life, it can be difficult to know how to move forward. Working through these challenges with a trusted mental health professional can be an opportunity to heal, grow, and move toward a more authentic and fulfilling way of living.
My therapeutic approach is as much informed by my personal experiences as it is by my education and professional experience. During my teenage years and early adulthood, I lived in several different parts of the world, including the Middle East and East Asia. I also underwent quite an intense religious deconstruction during this part of my life. These experiences gave me insight into the complex ways family, culture, religion, and social environments shape our values, beliefs, and how we relate to others and ourselves.
As a primarily psychodynamic and existential therapist, I strive to help my clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves. This can include bringing deep-rooted beliefs and assumptions into conscious awareness, recognizing and interrupting recurring thought, behavior, and relationship patterns, and unpacking painful experiences and emotions. More than anything, I want to create a therapeutic environment where my clients feel truly seen, understood, and accepted, as that alone can be profoundly healing. I bring an open mind, transparency, warmth, and sometimes a sense of humor to therapy. I also bring a deep respect for my clients’ personal autonomy and seek to help them explore and define their own goals, values, beliefs, and direction in life on their own terms.
I hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Utah and a master’s degree in psychological counseling from Columbia University.