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.

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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