I grew up feeling pretty isolated, and over time, I learned to make myself small. As a queer, Black, and Indigenous woman, there weren’t many spaces that taught me to celebrate my identity. Instead, I learned to ignore my needs, navigating life while overlooking my experiences with grief, abuse, and sexual violence. It was safer to put my walls up, rely only on myself, and disconnect myself from others before they could leave. Those walls became my armor. Before becoming a Master’s level clinician, I embarked on my own healing journey, which taught me that growth and recovery is a long and non-linear process. Most importantly, I discovered that the most radical act of love we can commit is one of self-knowledge. Being curious to explore my internal world and develop an intimate relationship with myself helped me still my mind, embrace an inner peace, and breathe a little more freely. As a counselor, I want to work alongside you as we learn to accept your true self and reconnect with your voice, needs, and desires. I believe deeply in the power of storytelling and emotional expression as pathways to healing. My approach is grounded in understanding how our past shapes our present, and I am passionate about helping others feel more connected, empowered, and at peace within themselves. My ideal client likely feels disconnected or overwhelmed by the patterns in their relationships and emotional landscape. They may carry the weight of trauma and grief, and they are ready to explore who they are beyond their past experiences. They may struggle with fully understanding or trusting themselves, yet they are prepared to search for and reconnect with their inner voice. I am here for those who feel uncertain about their path forward but are willing to try moving forward anyway. Let’s co-create a practice of self-discovery, mindfulness, forgiveness, and nourishment as we figure out what forward means to you. Together, we can rewrite the stories we tell ourselves to create new possibilities in our lives. In our sessions, you’ll be met with curiosity, authenticity, and warmth as we uncover the deep-rooted patterns influencing your relationships and emotional well-being. Today, it might not feel like you have any options left. But as a team, we can dig deep and unlock the power of choice to invest in the future you deserve.