About
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​​​​​​​​I'm a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over ten years of clinical experience and over 20 years in the field of Social Work helping adults and young adults navigate life’s complexities. My practice specializes in five key areas:
Maternal Mental Health: Supporting women through the postpartum period, addressing challenges like anxiety, depression, and the transition into motherhood.
ADHD & OCD: Helping individuals understand how their brains work, develop personalized coping strategies, and reframe their experiences to embrace their strengths.
Healthy Relationships: Guiding you in navigating communication with partners, setting boundaries with family, and building supportive, fulfilling connections.
Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy: As a neurodivergent therapist, I combine professional expertise with a personal understanding of what it's like to navigate life with a unique brain.
Help for the Helpers: The high-achieving individuals, who dedicate their lives to serving and protecting others, are often the least likely to seek help for themselves. My practice is built on a deep understanding of the systemic and cultural pressures that threaten to define their lives, and the specific challenges they face.
​My therapeutic framework is grounded in a feminist, humanistic, and existential perspective that honors the inherent worth, freedom, and potential for growth in every person. I believe individuals are shaped by their upbringing and cultural context, often internalizing beliefs and patterns that no longer serve them. I view therapy as a space to unlearn these unhealthy narratives while cultivating new ways of relating to oneself, others, and the broader world.
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Existential therapy provides an essential foundation for my work, as I believe many struggles are connected to the search for meaning. By helping clients face these truths with courage and authenticity, I support them in creating lives that feel purposeful and aligned with their deepest values.
Alongside this, I integrate psychodynamic and attachment-based concepts to explore how early experiences influence current relationships and self-perception. From cognitive-behavioral and acceptance-based approaches, I draw practical tools that help clients shift unhelpful thought patterns, develop psychological flexibility, and take values-driven action. I also incorporate somatic and mindfulness practices, recognizing that lasting healing requires attention to both the mind and body.
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My approach is deeply informed by feminist therapy and works to empower clients within and beyond the therapy room. I also utilize elements of narrative and solution-focused therapies, helping clients re-author their stories and highlight strengths that support meaningful change.
​At the core of my practice is the conviction that people genuinely want to do well, but change is often difficult—especially in a culture that fosters self-criticism, unrealistic expectations, and systemic inequities. I strive to create a therapeutic relationship rooted in compassion, authenticity, and empowerment, helping clients embrace their freedom, accept their humanity, and move toward greater peace, joy, and a deeper sense of purpose.
“Alignment doesn’t mean everything is perfect — it means you’re in flow with what’s true.”
— Lalah Delia
The Values
It is at the core of AHW that to be our best self we must:
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Be Rooted
Being rooted is about building a strong foundation for your life and your therapy journey. It's about grounding yourself in what truly matters, so you can stand firm even when life feels turbulent.
My practice is rooted in three core ideas: your values, your beliefs, and your authenticity.
To be rooted in your values means your actions and decisions are guided by what's most important to you. This is how you build a life that feels authentic and fulfilling, not just successful.
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Be Curious
Being curious as a value means you are willing to approach yourself and your life with a sense of wonder and openness. It is an invitation to explore your experiences, thoughts, and emotions without judgment, but with a genuine desire to understand. Instead of asking "What's wrong with me?" you learn to ask, "What am I feeling, and why?" This shift from self-criticism to curiosity is a powerful catalyst for growth.
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Be Compassionate
As a core value, compassion means we approach ourselves and our lives with a deep sense of kindness and understanding. It's the willingness to recognize that to be human is to be imperfect, to struggle, and to make mistakes. This isn't about being weak or avoiding responsibility; it's about treating yourself with the same warmth and patience you would offer a dear friend.
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Be Collaborative
The collaborative is about building stronger relationships with those around you—learning to communicate your needs clearly, listening with an open mind, and working with others to find mutual solutions. When you practice collaboration, you move away from feeling isolated and toward building a supportive network of trust.
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Be Authentic
As a core value, authenticity means embracing your true self, without apology. It's about being courageous enough to show up in the world as you are—with your unique strengths, your imperfections, your struggles, and your triumphs. It’s the opposite of wearing a mask or trying to be someone you think you "should" be.
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The Vision
As a mental health therapist, I believe that every individual has the potential to align with their true selves and discover a profound sense of peace. My vision is to guide and support others on their journey towards self-discovery and inner harmony.