Like many people, I find it can be difficult to talk about myself. You may feel this way, too, especially as you enter the vulnerable space of therapy. There’s more information below about the kind of therapy I practice, my professional experience, and the specific identities I hold, but I’d like to share some more personal information to start.
Some words I’d use to describe myself are…earnest, introverted, insightful, analytical, compassionate, curious, and partial to cats. I like to be in nature and I like to be cozy at home. I’m not very social media-savvy, so I stay offline most of the time. I enjoy puzzles, Stardew Valley, Lego, and learning. Some of my special interests include cosmology and spacetime, consciousness and theory of mind, art history, and religion and spirituality. I love listening to other people talk about their special interests, too!
If we enter a therapeutic relationship, I hope to earnestly offer my own vulnerability to the space we create, so that we can both strengthen our capacity for self-compassion and authenticity.
I enjoy working both in-person and virtually with clients, and I continue to take COVID-aware precautions in my practice and daily life. As a licensed counselor, I abide by the standards and regulations of the licensing board in the state(s) in which I practice (currently, Maryland) and the American Counseling Association code of ethics. I have been working as a counselor since 2021, finished my Master’s Degree in 2022, and began my private practice in 2024. It is a privilege to be a therapist and I hope to continue to provide competent and inclusive care for many years to come.
