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“The best way out is through.”

- Robert Frost

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling with over 10 years of practice in the field of mental health. Offering client-focused therapy, I use different approaches that emphasize personal meaning. By enhancing our self-relationship and examining our individual narratives, we can unlock our true potential, achieve healing, and discover fulfillment.

My Approach

Understanding that every person is on their own distinct path, I seek to create a safe, compassionate space that promotes collaboration, acceptance, and exploration. With a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change, we can enhance self-awareness, curiosity, and authenticity together.

Depending on your needs, a variety of evidence-based treatment interventions may be used such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Trauma Informed, Attachment Theory, Solution Focused, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. These approaches integrate healing emotional work, gaining insights, and the development of concrete skills for daily life. I hold the practice of mindfulness in high regard believing in its power (and evidence-based research) on managing stress and symptoms, disrupting negative behavior patterns, and empowering us to live a more fulfilling, present life. Understanding the mind/body connection will provide insights to your lived experiences paving a way for healing, as we explore your “inner voice” with compassion and encourage a daily practice of “listening inward.”

I personally and professionally value time spent in nature. Research supports the mental and emotional health benefits of outdoor experiences, including reduced anxiety and depression symptoms, enhanced mental clarity, and increased calmness. If you are interested in having sessions outside, or nature-based therapy, please let me know and I would be happy to discuss with you how this can be benefit your healing.

My Values

Authenticity: We empower clients to embrace their true selves in therapy, fostering the courage to express their authenticity in the world. Rejecting parts of ourselves leads shame, so together we will cultivate pride and acceptance for your journey, your past, and the person you aspire to be.

Safe spaces: This is a non-judgmental space where Clients can speak openly and honestly. It is my every intention to create an environment that allows you to safely explore, express, and be vulnerable with your thoughts and emotions.

Collaboration: Therapy is a team effort. Active engagement from the client both in and out of sessions is essential for meaningful progress. While I guide the process, your needs, strengths, wants, and self-awareness act as our compass.

Compassion: Everyone is deserving of understanding and validation. You are not alone. We humans have more in common than we realize. Healing is only available to us when we can let go of shame and judgment, embracing acceptance, learning, and understanding to overcome what holds back our growth.

Who Do I Serve?

I work with ALL clients and make every effort to create a a safe, body-positive, and sex-positive space. Everyone is welcome here. It takes courage and vulnerability to seek support and open one’s self to new perspectives. I am humbled to be part of your journey of healing, growth, change, and self-discovery.