I feel truly privileged to witness my clients create long-lasting changes! No matter the age or circumstance of my clients, I strive to develop an authentic therapeutic connection with each client that leads to positive change and growth.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor who creates an inviting and safe place for healing, empowerment, and growth. My strengths-based, trauma-informed approach encourages clients to freely express themselves while experiencing unconditional acceptance. I love helping people access their own personal strengths and relinquish the narration that creates shame, pain, and feelings of inadequacy. I believe we all deserve and are capable of living authentic and fulfilling lives, and will support you in your journey towards personal growth and healing.
With over 22 years of counseling experience, I have developed a passion for working with people who have experienced challenges related to substance abuse, the criminal justice system, the child welfare system, gender identity, and being LGBTQ+. I also love helping people with anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviors, bipolar disorder, ADHD, excessive anger, unresolved trauma, grief, PTSD, and many other mental health needs. I use a variety of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Reality Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
Specialties & Clinical Interests
- ADHD
- Adoption & Fostering
- Alcohol Or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Body Image
- Bullying
- Career
- Criminal Justice Involvement
- Depression
- Developmental & Intellectual Disorders
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Family Conflict
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)
- Internet/Social Media Addiction
- Learning Disabilities
- LGBTQIA+
- Neuropsychological Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Oppositional/Defiant Behavior
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pet Loss
- Phobias & Fears
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sex And/Or Pornography Addiction
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Identity
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicidality
- Trauma & Ptsd
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Women's Issues
Therapy Types
- Acceptance And Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community Specialties
- 12-Step Programs
- Autism
- Lgbtqia+
- People With Disabilities
- Single Parents
- Trauma Survivors