Young adulthood can be an intense time of becoming—navigating new relationships, education, work, independence, and the question of who you are apart from the expectations you grew up with. I hold a unique perspective in my work with young adults: I see you as a whole person, already carrying wisdom, clarity, and the capacity for self-leadership. Therapy is not about telling you who to become, but creating a safe space for you to discover and trust what you already know within yourself.

Using Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I work with young adults who are exploring their identity and learning to trust their own voice while navigating the natural process of becoming more independent from their family of origin, or other systems that guided their upbringing. Together, we make space for the different parts of you that may feel uncertain, conflicted, loyal, afraid, or ready for something new. Through ACT, we explore where acceptance may be needed—learning to make room for thoughts, emotions, and circumstances that cannot simply be changed, while identifying what matters most to you and the kind of person you want to become. From there, we focus on meaningful, consistent steps that move you toward the life and relationships you want to create.

The goal isn't to reject where you've come from, but to develop a healthier relationship with yourself, your family, and your past while creating space for something that feels authentically yours. There is room to honor where you've been, accept what is, and continue moving toward where you want to be—with greater trust in your own wisdom and capacity to lead your life.