A little about me... 

Throughout my life, I’ve struggled with depression, anxiety, and OCD. I tried traditional talk therapy to help me understand and handle what I was feeling. The sessions did help me reflect on myself and I learned useful tools to manage my anxious and depressive thoughts. But in retrospect, my therapy process felt incomplete. During the sessions, I felt like I had to put on a mask because the undivided attention was scary and uncomfortable. These uncomfortable feelings made it difficult to be aware of my thoughts and find the right words. Therapy is a space where one should feel comfortable and accepted, but I only felt misunderstood and alone. I wanted to be able to fully express myself, but fear and anxiety held me back. Slowly over time, I discovered art therapy; a type of therapy where art becomes the focal point.

I knew from a young age that I wanted to be a therapist. I’ve always been interested in the uncomfortable and confusing qualities of the human experience. I love reflecting on how thoughts and feelings can influence how we experience the world. We as humans are able to hold so many complex emotions and thoughts that weave and tangle together to create who we are. I am passionate about providing therapy that is accessible for individuals who, like me, struggle with the traditional framework of talk therapy and have difficulty untangling the inner workings of their minds. I believe art therapy provides the proper space for this self-exploration.