Why I Became a Therapist
I’ve always been drawn to listening beneath the surface - to what’s left unsaid, the patterns we repeat, and the ways we learn to cope.
Like many adults, I’ve witnessed how modern life asks us to move quickly, hold everything together, and keep going even when we’re exhausted. Over time, this can leave us disconnected from our emotions, our needs, and our sense of self.
Becoming a therapist felt like a natural extension of this understanding. I wanted to create the kind of space I believe we all deserve - one where you don’t have to perform, explain yourself perfectly, or rush your healing.
We Start Where You Are
I believe therapy should feel human, gentle, and safe. Not clinical or intimidating. My role is to offer a space where you can slow down, talk openly, and begin to understand yourself with more compassion.
Many of the people I work with are navigating busy lives, emotional exhaustion, identity changes, relationships, or the quiet feeling that something isn’t quite right. You don’t need to have a clear reason for coming to therapy. Curiosity is enough.
I work at a pace that feels right for you. There’s no pressure to perform, explain things perfectly, or make progress quickly. We start where you are.
My Training & Experience
I’m a clinical mental health counseling intern earning my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Merrimack College. I see adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out, or emotionally stuck.
In 2020, I earned my Master of Science in Applied Nutrition from University of New England. I see clients reach their dietary goals through personalized nutrition plans. Often, I enhance a client’s health and wellness goals by combining treatments in their mental health counseling.
How I Work
My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-aware.
I believe therapy works best when you feel emotionally safe. This means we move at your pace, check in regularly, and stay curious rather than critical about what comes up.
Our work together may include:
Gently exploring thoughts, emotions, and past experiences
Noticing patterns and coping strategies that no longer serve you
Learning grounding tools to support your nervous system
Making sense of emotional responses with compassion
Some sessions may feel reflective and quiet. Others may feel clarifying or emotionally releasing. There’s no right way for therapy to look.
What Matters to Me in the Therapy Room
I care deeply about creating a space that feels:
Safe and non-judgemental
Calm and steady, especially during difficult moments
Honest, without being overwhelming
Respectful of your boundaries and autonomy
You are always in control of what we talk about. My role is to support, not direct.
Who I Work With
I work with adults who may be experiencing:
Anxiety, overthinking, or emotional overwhelm
Burnout and chronic stress
Low self-esteem or self-criticism
Relationship or attachment difficulties
Life transitions, identity shifts, or motherhood changes
A sense of feeling lost, stuck, or disconnected
You don’t need to have everything figured out. Therapy can be a place to slowly make sense of things together.
Reach out - I’d love to hear from you!
If you’re considering therapy, you don’t need to be certain or ready to commit long-term.
A free consultation offers a chance to ask questions, get a feel for how I work, and see whether it feels like the right fit for you. You’re very welcome to reach out when it feels right.