About

About Aligned Mind

Supporting Change Through Meaning, Relationship, and Cultural Awareness

I have been playing and coaching basketball for years and, in the process, developed a passion for psychology and philosophy. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. I have completed one year of a master’s program with a focus on sports psychology. I received my master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I wanted to improve my communication, relate better to the people and clients I was working with, understand myself better, and adequately face personal issues and past traumatic events. I consequently developed an interest in mental health, emotional resilience, and intricate family dynamics that shape us as individuals. I became a believer that with the proper support and resources, people could find solutions and become active in authoring preferred narratives. Resourcefulness exists in all people. Additionally, I believe clients are best understood if we take time to reflect on relevant cultural and dominant societal factors to ensure treatment objectives and interventions are consistent with the attitudes and behaviors distinctive of a range of multicultural perspectives and backgrounds.

My approach

I use an integrative approach combining emotionally focused, narrative, and solution-focused methods. I’m client-centered and emphasize collaboration with a resilience-based, trauma-informed lens. My goal is to meet your needs as a whole person—emotionally, mentally, relationally, and somatically.

I strive to help clients improve resilience, a sense of competence, enhanced adaptability, and emotional stability. I work best with individuals and couples who feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, whether those patterns show up in relationships, in their inner world, or in how they respond to stress and pain. Main goals are deeper connection, greater self-understanding, and new ways to move through anxiety, depression, trauma, or relational conflict.

Real healing asks for vulnerability, the brave act of showing up as you are. Within that courage, new possibilities begin to take shape.

My communication style

Therapy is a relationship built on trust, presence, and collaboration. You can expect honest and compassionate dialogue with a tone that’s both grounded and encouraging. I balance compassionate curiosity with clear, direct communication, creating a space where you can explore without judgment.

Therapy Goals

I am curious about my clients and what they need. I see them as experts in their experiences, and I am honored to be a part of a mutual exploration of their preferred selves. My goal is to support clients learn how to tolerate overwhelming feelings, improve their sense of safety, and move toward their hopes and dreams.

Therapy, at its core, is a relationship — a unique space built on trust, presence, and collaboration. My approach is integrative, drawing from various modalities to meet your needs as a whole person — emotionally, mentally, relationally, and somatically. There’s no one-size-fits-all path to healing, and I’m committed to helping you discover what growth looks and feels like for you. In our work together, you can expect honest and compassionate dialogue, with a tone that’s both grounded and encouraging. I strive to balance compassionate curiosity with clear, direct communication — creating a space where you can explore challenges and strengths without judgment. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, working through trauma, or navigating a complex relationship, I’m here to support you in moving toward a more connected, intentional way of being.

Why I Do This Work

I developed a passion for psychology through coaching and wanted to better understand myself, improve communication, and face personal issues. I believe that with proper support, people can find solutions and author preferred narratives. Resourcefulness exists in all people.

Beginning Our Work Together

Our first session is a starting point to begin building connection in a space that centers safety, openness, and curiosity. We’ll explore what’s bringing you to therapy and discuss parts of your story that feel important to share. Therapy unfolds gradually, and it’s normal to feel unsure or nervous.

Starting therapy can feel daunting — but you don’t have to do it alone. In our first session, we’ll focus on creating safety and openness, exploring what feels most important to you, and setting a path forward together.

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