My journey into the mental health field has been shaped by my own experiences with identity, belonging, body image, and healing. Having immigrated at a young age, I grew up navigating the feeling of being somewhere between “here” and “there.” At times, this affected how I saw myself, how I related to my body, and how strongly I felt the need to achieve or prove that I was enough.

During my adolescence, I experienced an eating disorder and began to understand that what we see on the surface is often only a small part of what someone is carrying. For me, it was never simply about food. It was connected to belonging, anxiety, self-worth, and finding a sense of safety during uncertain times. My recovery taught me the importance of being seen and understood as a whole person—not defined by a diagnosis, a struggle, or a difficult chapter in life.

Receiving an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood brought another layer of understanding and self-compassion. It helped me make sense of experiences such as emotional intensity, hyperfocus, and all-or-nothing thinking. Learning to work with myself rather than against myself has deeply influenced the compassion and curiosity I bring into the therapy room.

Over the years, I have had the privilege of supporting youth and adults through a variety of experiences, including crisis, traumatic brain injuries, addiction, housing instability, identity concerns, and major life transitions. I understand that it is possible to appear capable and put-together on the outside while quietly feeling overwhelmed inside.

I have a particular interest in supporting individuals navigating eating disorders, body image concerns, ADHD, trauma, perfectionism, identity and belonging, and high-achievement burnout. As a competitive bodybuilder, I also understand the unique pressures that can come with performance culture and the sometimes complicated relationship between discipline, achievement, body image, and self-worth.

My approach to therapy is warm, relational, trauma-informed, and compassionate. I believe many of the ways we learn to cope develop for a reason. Rather than judging those patterns, we can gently become curious about what they have been helping you manage or protect.

Therapy can be a space where you do not have to perform, have everything figured out, or prove your worth. Together, we can make room for what you are carrying, better understand the patterns that may no longer be serving you, and work toward a life that feels more grounded, compassionate, and authentically yours.

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You deserve a space where you can simply be yourself.

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If you feel we may be a good fit, I invite you to book a complimentary 15-minute consultation.