Growth through acceptance and strengths.

Growth is my core value. Not growth driven by pressure or perfection—but growth grounded in acceptance, awareness, and intentional action.

I believe acceptance is the beginning of meaningful change. People do not need to be fixed; even in moments of struggle, they already possess strengths, resilience, and capacity for growth. Therapy is not about focusing on what is wrong—it is about recognizing what is already there and learning how to build upon it.

My approach is strengths-based, solution-focused, and evidence-based. Together, we identify existing strengths, develop practical skills, and translate insight into values-based action. Accountability is part of the process, but it is never rooted in shame. Growth happens when people feel supported, understood, and capable of choosing differently.

In practice, this means:

• Accepting where you are without resigning yourself to staying there

• Recognizing resilience rather than defining yourself by symptoms

• Building skills that support emotional regulation, confidence, and clarity

• Aligning daily choices with values rather than fear or perceived expectations

• Taking responsibility for change while extending compassion to yourself

Growth is not about becoming someone else—it is about strengthening who you already are and moving forward with intention.