My Approach & Philosophy
“I just wanna fast forward to the part of my life when everything’s okay” (Issa Dee, HBO’s Insecure, Season 5, Episode 10). Have you ever said this to yourself after experiencing hardship? Maybe you felt like a backseat driver in your own life, or like no matter what you did, you still felt stuck. Maybe you just wanted to skip to the good part. Maybe your identities weren’t fully recognized, accepted, or honored in the spaces you’ve occupied.
Maybe others made decisions for you or encouraged you to dim your light and your truest self. Maybe you did the same at times, showing up in order to please others, and giving in to expectations. Do you ask yourself questions like who am I? What do I want? What do I like? How do I get through this? Where do I even begin? Regardless, here you are wanting to take the reins of your life back but feeling unsure how. Let’s answer these questions together.
As a neurodivergent Black woman, just trying to find her place in this world, I’ve asked these questions myself. Growing up, I felt different in so many ways, between attending predominantly white schools, being raised in a strict Christian household, feeling like socializing was a game I never knew all the rules to, I was an eldest daughter wanting to be my most authentic self but being encouraged to do the exact opposite. I fit in where I could, how I could, but at some point that enough was enough. I was done with living for anyone who wasn’t me. Deconstructing what I’d been taught about race, religion, capitalism, amongst many other things were important parts of my journey, but things didn’t end there.
Now I needed to figure out who I was and who I wanted to be without all of the noise. I’m here to help you figure that out for yourself. If you’ve read this far, you’re probably ready to dive in. Getting out of the hole can be hard, but you’re done doom scrolling on Tik Tok, you’re done upholding others’ expectations, you’re done living a life that isn’t yours. Let’s work together to create the life you want, the one you can rest in, the one you can thrive in.
As a therapist, I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. We are all different and have different needs, and I want to honor and celebrate those differences. Through models such as person-centered, narrative, and feminist theories, I use an eclectic and collaborative approach to find what works for you! This space is meant for you to feel comfortable to share, unpack the hard stuff, celebrate the good stuff, laugh, cry, rant, emote, and whatever else you may need. I hope to empower and affirm you and create a space that promotes self-exploration and facilitates healing and growth.
Outside of this space, I enjoy listening to lots and lots of music like alternative R&B, singing (on & off-key), and learning guitar and astrology. I am an avid TV watcher and Insecure, Sex and the City, and Interview with the Vampire are just a few of my all-time favorites. I also adore the beach and soaking up the sun anytime I can (yes I am a Leo).
