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If you’ve ever Googled “find a therapist,” you know how overwhelming it can be. When I first started practicing, there were only a handful of therapists in my community. The options were limited, but at least that made the decision easier. Fast forward to today, and there’s a sea of therapists to choose from. On one hand, this is amazing — more people are seeking help, and more professionals are entering the field. But on the other hand, it’s become harder than ever to tell w

One of the deepest truths I’ve come to understand since stepping into this field back in 1997 is this:  healing is not linear . It doesn’t follow a straight line or adhere to a fixed timeline. It ebbs and flows. It pauses. It surprises us. And most importantly—it never truly ends. Over the years, I’ve witnessed countless clients return to therapy, not because they failed, but because life has a way of unearthing old wounds at unexpected times. Sometimes it’s a new experience

When I stepped into the world of the helping profession, I had one simple goal: to see people healed and stepping into hope and a future. I never planned on growth. My desire was clear and heartfelt. I had experienced hardship in my own life, but through it all, something kept pushing me—not just to heal myself, but to help others heal too. A deep desire was born: to get help, to rise, and to never stop rising. My story continues to fuel my passion to love people better—even

Life brings valleys, hills, and, at times, unexpected detours. I’ve never claimed to be someone who has it all together. The truth is, I simply want to love and help heal people. But along the way, something can suddenly arise that exposes a part of you that still needs attention—a part of you that requires a microscope. As both a therapist and a human, I can say this is true for all of us. We can be a bit naive in believing that enough therapy, coaching, or mentorship will f

Loneliness is a weight no human can carry for too long. We saw this clearly during the pandemic—when the world locked down, people craved connection like oxygen. Isolation became not just an emotional challenge, but a health crisis. Recent research confirms what many of us felt: loneliness and social isolation significantly increase the risk of death from any cause. Why is this important to share? Because as a therapist, I’ve witnessed a quiet pattern. When people are unwell—