I work with kids and adults ages 8-100 plus. I am a DBT trained therapist who uses eclectic interventions such as sandtray, ACT, CBT and I am also trained in EMDR.
I am an Arizona native. I married my high school sweetheart, am the proud parent of two adult children, one of whom is on the Autism Spectrum. I am passionate about raising awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disabilities due to raising my son and being a paraprofessional in the Deer Valley School District for eight years. I have a heartfelt compassion and empathy for the parents of these “differently-abled” children and the unique challenges they face. I am also the mother of three sassy cats and lover of all fur babies.
I hold a Master of Professional Counseling degree from Grand Canyon University.
Certification(s): Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
Certificate(s): Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)/Thought Field Therapy (TFT) Tapping; Positive Psychology Art Coaching (applying Mindfulness training with experiential art activities).
Additional Training: EMDR Basic Training, Grief, Pia Mellody’s Post-Induction Therapy (PIT) Model, Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy.
I am a LGBTQ+ ally who has completed additional training through the American Counseling Association (ACA) in LGBTQ+ Affirmative Counseling.
Khalil Gibran is quoted as saying, “Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” I look forward to walking alongside you in the path of your healing.
Specialties & Clinical Interests
- ADHD
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)
- LGBTQIA+
- Life Coaching
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Pet Loss
- Phobias & Fears
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress/Stress Management
- Suicidality
- Trauma & Ptsd
Therapy Types
- Acceptance And Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness
- Play Therapy & Sandtray
Community Specialties
- Trauma Survivors