I am passionate about creating a meaningful and fulfilling life, both for myself and those I have the privilege to support. Since childhood, I have been drawn to the helping professions, inspired by the sense of service and community I witnessed growing up in the Marshall Islands. Those early experiences ignited a lifelong desire to make a positive impact, leading me to pursue roles in the medical field and public health.
As I navigated my own healing journey and gained hands-on experience in various healthcare settings, I became increasingly aware of the critical need for accessible and compassionate mental health care. This realization fueled my decision to focus my career on this vital and ever-evolving field.
I am often described as warm-hearted, organized, and driven. Clients have shared that I have a unique ability to challenge them in meaningful ways, encouraging self-reflection and growth as they work toward becoming their most authentic selves.
When I’m not working, you’ll find me enjoying the great outdoors with my family, friends, and our two beloved dogs. Whether it’s hiking, camping, reading a good book, traveling to new places, or experimenting with recipes in the kitchen, I value the simple joys that bring balance and inspiration to life.
Cultivating a truly fulfilling life is a lifelong pursuit filled with challenges unique to each person's spiritual, emotional, mental, physical and intellectual circumstances. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to lose ourselves in the endless pursuit of productivity, accomplishment, and societal expectations. Even when we’re checking all the "right" boxes, we can still struggle to feel connected—to ourselves, to others, and to a sense of authenticity. Feelings and emotions that accompany these struggles like anxiety, stress and feeling 'stuck' with old habits that no longer serve as useful coping mechanisms can make it difficult to find sustainable balance between work and life.
In therapy, my approach is rooted in compassion and guided by your values. I provide a supportive space to help you navigate these challenges through a goal- and action-oriented perspective, empowering you to create a sense of holistic wellness. By drawing from a variety of evidence-based theories and methods, I tailor our work together to meet your unique needs. My goal is to help you live more intentionally and in alignment with what truly matters to you.
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