Effective psychotherapy is scientific in analysis and approach, yet highly personalized to each client, situation, and context. I approach emotional challenges from an integrated framework of humanistic psychology and utilize cognitive-behavioral applications. My process is depth-oriented, with a focus on inter-relational models; going beyond simply employing coping techniques to reduce symptoms, but examining and addressing the root causes of your distress. My style is open, direct, accepting and patient, with a focus on presence and immediacy.
We all attempt to understand where our beliefs, feelings, and habits are coming from, but connecting the dots alone can be confusing and frustrating. I provide the supportive and non-judgmental environment you need to comfortably process your attitudes, assumptions and expectations about the world around you. I will approach our work together with empathy, curiosity, and a sincere interest in your emotional well-being. Our therapeutic alliance will enable you to cultivate new perspectives and promote increased insight. Together, we can explore the many layers of your unique self, and gain a deeper understanding of how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are interconnected.
In conducting assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, I draw from my experience in psychiatric hospital, mental health agency, and integrated care settings, to serve my clients in private practice. I have additional expertise in adolescent populations, attachment modalities, and trauma-informed care. As a National Certified Counselor (NCC), I am among the elite group of board-certified counselors who offer the highest standards of practice because we have met stringent education, examination performance, supervision, experience, and ethical requirements.
Specialties & Clinical Interests
- ADHD
- Alcohol Or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Bullying
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Criminal Justice Involvement
- Depression
- Developmental & Intellectual Disorders
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- Internet/Social Media Addiction
- Law Enforcement/First Responders
- LGBTQIA+
- Men's Issues
- Mental Health Professionals
- Narcissism
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Oppositional/Defiant Behavior
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pet Loss
- Phobias & Fears
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sex And/Or Pornography Addiction
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicidality
- Suicide Loss
- Trauma & Ptsd
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Violence
- Women's Issues
Therapy Types
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community Specialties
- Autism
- Hispanic Or Latino
- Immunodisorders
- Lgbtqia+
- People With Disabilities
- Single Parents
- Trauma Survivors