Hi, I'm Kimberly. My background as both a teacher and a therapist has shaped my understanding of how development, family relationships, and life experiences influence emotional well-being. I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity exploration, substance use, and major life transitions. I believe healing begins when you feel understood and supported, not judged or rushed.

My approach is holistic, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive. I want you to feel comfortable bringing all parts of yourself into our sessions, even those you're still trying to understand. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I combine thoughtful exploration with practical strategies to help you recognize patterns, make sense of your experiences, and develop new ways of responding to life's challenges.

My years in the classroom taught me that people grow and learn in different ways, and I carry that understanding into my therapeutic work. I believe your story deserves to be understood within the context of your experiences, relationships, and environment, rather than through a diagnosis alone. Together, we'll explore what has shaped you, what matters most to you, and how you can move forward in ways that feel authentic to who you are.