The first thing I pay attention to is not the “problem,” but the person. I want to understand what your life has been like, what you are carrying, and what has helped you get this far. Many clients come in feeling defined by their struggles, but I see therapy as a place where we slow down and make space for the full picture of who you are—not just what feels difficult right now. 

I view ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence not as deficits, but as different ways of processing the world. Many of the struggles clients experience come less from “who they are” and more from environments that are not designed with their nervous system in mind. In therapy, we work on reducing shame, increasing self-understanding, and building strategies that fit how your brain actually works. 

It means we work together as partners. I don’t position myself as the expert on your life—rather, I bring clinical tools and perspectives while you bring lived experience and meaning. Sessions often involve checking in on what feels helpful, adjusting direction when needed, and making sure the work fits your values, identity, and pace. 

I use CBT to help identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns, mindfulness to build awareness and emotional regulation, and existential therapy to explore deeper questions around meaning, identity, and direction. Depending on your needs, we may focus more on practical coping strategies or more reflective, meaning-centered work. The approach is flexible rather than fixed.