Why I became a therapist

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Bonding and providing a sense of closeness was not something that came naturally to my family growing up.  There was always a sense of deep love, but translating that into affection proved to be much more difficult.   During my teenage and college years, I felt a deep sense of loneliness, which manifested itself into anxiety and depression.  These feelings of sadness and a sense of being “lost in the world,” motivated me to seek my own therapy.  I thought, “I need to talk about this stuff. “  In the safe space created by my therapist, I was able to explore, grow and heal.  I was able to share deep fears with the security of knowing that I would not be judged but rather supported and encouraged.  Taking this journey with my therapist and learning how to lean in to someone for support has fundamentally changed my life.  I became a therapist to provide the healing space that my therapist provided for me. 

My favorite thing about being a therapist is supporting my clients through times of change and watching them cultivate their own inner wisdom and inherent strength.  I’ve learned through my own work in therapy how difficult this can be yet how ultimately rewarding and fundamentally life changing.  I hope through my practice to provide a non-judgmental, encouraging space to promote connection and growth for my clients.