Hi, I am Jada! :)

Do you feel like you’re the one who always holds everything together, the dependable one who can’t afford to show weakness? If you’ve learned that being strong is the safest option, you’re not alone, and it’s exhausting.

I’m a recovering perfectionist too, and I know the struggle all too well. On the outside, everything looks fine, but underneath, there’s a whirlwind of anxiety, overthinking, and a tightness that just won’t let up. Growing up around intergenerational and immigration trauma, I learned that resilience was praised while emotional needs were often brushed aside. Strength was expected, and rest felt like a luxury.

So you and I, we learned to push through.‍ ‍To achieve. To not ask for help. But our bodies keeps the score. The anxiety. The overthinking. The tight chest. The burnout. The feeling that you can never fully relax. And of course the spiraling. That is usually when people find me.

In our work, we slow things down. This is the space where you can finally let the mask slip. We notice what your nervous system is carrying. We gently untangle the rules you learned about being good, being useful, being perfect. We look at the patterns that once protected you but now keep you stuck.

You do not need to try harder here. You do not need to impress me. You do not need to have it all figured out. And no, you can’t get an “A” in therapy.

My approach is trauma informed and insight oriented. That means we explore your story, your patterns, and your relationships with care and curiosity. I use tools from psychodynamic therapy, CBT, ACT, and mindfulness, but more than anything, I focus on helping you feel safe enough to be honest.

Therapy with me is steady. Grounded. Collaborative. We move at your pace.

I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Brain Sciences from The Catholic University of America and my Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. I’ve worked with adults, young professionals, and college students navigating trauma, life transitions, anxiety, and chronic stress.

Outside of therapy, I’m a plant lover and dog person. I love long walks, quiet evenings, and spending time with my dog, Nugget, and time at the beach.

If you are the one who holds everything together for everyone else, this can be the one place you don’t have to.

You don’t have to hold everything together here. Come as you are!