I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a specialization in Child and Adolescent Counseling, from Northwestern University, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of Michigan. I am also currently pursuing my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where I am receiving advanced clinical training in adolescent and adult psychological care.
I work with adolescents, adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, grief, behavioral concerns, identity development, relational stressors, and life transitions. Across private practice, school-based, and community settings, I have supported clients through experiences that often feel overwhelming, isolating, or difficult to put into words. I have a particular passion for working with BIPOC individuals, trauma-exposed youth, the LGBTQIA+ community, and clients whose experiences have been shaped by systemic inequities, family stress, or barriers to accessing affirming mental health care.
Prior to my clinical, I served as a Director of Education, where I worked closely with low-income and historically marginalized families within the education system. This role deepened my understanding of the ways academic, social, cultural, and systemic factors intersect to shape a person’s development and well-being. It also strengthened my commitment to providing care that is not only clinically sound, but culturally responsive, contextually informed, and deeply human.
At the center of my therapeutic philosophy is the belief that healing occurs within a safe, secure, and meaningful therapeutic relationship. I strive to create a space where clients feel seen, respected, and empowered to explore the parts of themselves that may feel difficult to understand, express, or change. I recognize that reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, especially for individuals who have learned to carry pain, pressure, or uncertainty on their own. My goal is to help clients feel less alone in that process while building insight, resilience, self-compassion, and trust in themselves.
My approach is empathic, collaborative, nonjudgmental, and trauma-informed. I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all model of therapy; instead, I work intentionally to tailor evidence-based treatment to each client’s unique history, strengths, needs, and goals. My clinical style is integrative, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Person-Centered Therapy, and Adlerian Therapy. I value helping clients not only better understand the patterns that shape their thoughts, emotions, relationships, and behaviors, but also develop practical tools that support meaningful and lasting change.
I am currently completing my practicum training under the supervision of Dr. Jaya Mathew as part of my doctoral training at UT Southwestern. It is a privilege to walk alongside clients and families as they navigate healing, self-discovery, and growth, and I am deeply honored to be entrusted with their stories.