About Steady Foundations: Therapy for International Clients

This practice is built on the belief that true mental health begins with a deep understanding of yourself. With genuine self-respect and self-belief at our core, we can form a solid foundation of lasting mental well-being.

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Steady Foundations is a place where expert-led therapy and a deep understanding of cross-cultural life intersect. Whether you’re adjusting to a new country, or going through personal transitions related to relationships, identity, or mental health, this practice is here to guide and support you.

Who I am

I am a U.S.-trained Psychotherapist with a Master of Science degree earned in California, and a BA Psychology degree from the same institution. I began my clinical journey in the Newark School District, where I supported students and families navigating adjustment difficulties, anxiety, depression, self-identity, and more.

As a South African native who moved to California for my studies, and later relocated to Amsterdam, I bring lived experience as an expat transitioning into a new culture. I know how disorienting, lonely, and complex it can be to reestablish yourself in a different country or community. This lived experience shapes my approach in sessions to provide an empathic and culturally aware understanding of what it means to navigate your own personal journey.

My Mission

Rooted in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, my mission is to connect with you and provide you with the tools to regain stability, build resilience, and grow emotionally. At Steady Foundations, I work with individuals and families with the following challenges;

  • Anxiety-related

  • Mood-related

  • Identity and belonging

  • cultural transition and acculturation

  • Life transitions

My Credentials

  • MSc in Counselling with a MFT Concentration - California State University, East Bay

  • BA in Psychology - California State University, East Bay

  • Above credentials evaluated by the IDW as a Master in the Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (WO) level in psychology, specialising in clinical Psychology

  • SKJ member - number available on request

  • LOGO Verklaring member - number available on request

Steady Foundations: Therapy for International Clients