A Little About Me

Before I became a therapist, I was first a human being trying to make sense of my own life.

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Like many people, I have lived through a wide range of challenging experiences — moments that tested me, shaped me, and at times left me feeling unseen, unheard, and searching for deeper meaning. Those experiences became part of what opened my heart to this work. They taught me how important it is to have someone truly listen, truly see you, and help you find your way back to yourself.

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My own journey of growth and self-discovery eventually became the foundation for my desire to help others. I know how powerful it can be when someone sits with you without judgment, helps you understand what you are carrying, and supports you in discovering the strength and wisdom already within you.

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I bring to my work a blend of clinical training, deep life experience, cultural curiosity, creativity, and a genuine belief in the human capacity to heal, grow, and become more fully alive.

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I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Oakland University and my Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychiatric Social Work from the University of Michigan — Go Blue!

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My clinical background began in intensive psychiatric settings, including my work as an inpatient clinician at Henry Ford Kingswood Hospital. There, I provided crisis intervention, case management, program development, and individual and group therapy for both adults and children in acute psychiatric care. That experience taught me how powerful therapy can be when people are met with calm, compassion, structure, and hope during some of the most overwhelming moments of their lives.

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I later served as the Clinical Director of a psychiatric clinic for two and a half years, while continuing to develop my own vision for a therapy practice — a place where people could come not only to heal, but to learn, grow, understand themselves, and build the tools to master their own lives.

Over the years, I have gathered a wide and meaningful “toolbox” of therapeutic approaches. My knowledge base includes CBT, DBT, EFT, Exposure Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, TFT, Legacy Therapy, and EMDR. I am EMDRIA-trained in EMDR therapy and have seen how powerful this work can be for trauma, anxiety, stress, and subconscious blocks that keep people feeling stuck.

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I also bring a broad, multicultural lens to my work. My life has taken me through many parts of the world, where I have had the privilege of learning from different cultures, religions, histories, and ways of understanding the human experience. I have worked with people from many walks of life — including survivors of war, Holocaust survivors, the elderly, individuals experiencing homelessness, executives, dignitaries, and people navigating deeply personal transitions.

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These experiences have shaped the way I practice therapy. I honor differences. I welcome diverse viewpoints. I understand that healing is not one-size-fits-all. Each person carries a unique story, and each person deserves an approach that respects who they are, where they come from, and what they need.

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My style is warm, interactive, strengths-based, and nonjudgmental. I often integrate therapeutic work with coaching, emotional regulation tools, perspective shifts, communication skills, creative exploration, and practical strategies for moving forward. I also use art at times as an optional tool for self-inquiry and self-expression — a process I have developed over many years through my own personal and professional journey.

At the heart of my work is this belief:

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                          There is no single map for finding our way through the dark.

                          There are many paths toward healing, clarity, and wholeness.    

                          The tools we develop in therapy become like a flashlight — helping you see where you are, where you have been,

                                            and where you are ready to go next.

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My job is not to walk your path for you.

My job is to help you create your own light, so you can keep finding your way — even in the dark.

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Journey Within is the practice I created from that vision.

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It is a place for self-discovery, healing, emotional growth, and personal transformation. Whether you are seeking therapy, support through a life transition, help with relationships, trauma recovery, or private self-improvement work, my goal is to help you move toward the strongest, clearest, most authentic version of yourself.

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Because the deepest work we do is not about becoming someone else.

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It is about finally coming home to yourself.