**Now accepting new clients- day, evening and weekend appointments available** Mission: Our 25 plus years of experience enables us to offer effective outpatient individualized psychological care. We treat a range of mental health and addiction disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples. Our focus is to support individuals to heal and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing treatment goals.

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience in the Mental Health field. I have served all populations throughout the years, from young children to elderly, with all different types of challenges. I am certified in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and utilize an eclectic approach in my therapeutic interventions. I believe each individual is the expert of themselves and their lives. My job is primarily to guide you, utilizing a collaborative manner, into finding a place where you no longer feel stuck and ultimately feel happier and more content in your life.

As of 10/14, no availability at this time. My therapy dogs and I are here to help with challenges in life. We can help you deal with life transitions, stressful situations, relationships, school and work stress, sadness, self esteem, anxiety, and other challenges. As a former college athlete, I have learned the many ways that sports and other areas in life can help us learn about ourselves. I have over 10 years of experience and enjoy working with children, teens, and adults. I was a middle school teacher and coach prior to becoming a therapist.

I am a seasoned practitioner with over 20 years experience helping pre-teens to older adults in a variety of mental health settings, private practice and in the public school setting. I understand that adolescents and young adults often struggle with challenging behaviors at school and home, have mental health issues that impact their daily lives and relationships, often feel overwhelmed by environmental changes, and struggle with learning or cognitive impairments. By teaching emotion regulation skills or using behavior modification strategies they can learn new coping skills and improve their adaptation to environmental stressors.

TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE - AS A LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER I STRIVE TO PROVIDE A CONFIDENTIAL AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH INDIVIDUALS ARE FREE TO GROW AT THEIR OWN PACE. I WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS AND COUPLES TO RESOLVE RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS, REDUCE ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION AND ADDRESS TRAUMA. I HAVE A SUB SPECIALTY OF TREATING SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS AND THE FAMILIES THAT ARE AFFECTED.

I specialize in working with children, preteens, adolescents, young adults and families. I value the opportunity to help change young lives, and appreciate the individuality of each youth and family. I believe it is important to identify and nurture strengths, while addressing challenges. The most lasting change occurs in the context of the family, so I encourage parent and family participation in therapy. I have recently obtained my Registered Play Therapy (RPT) credential, and have a therapeutically-designed playroom in which I conduct my child sessions.

I know the first step is usually the hardest. Once you reach out to me, I’ll do the rest of the leg work and schedule your consultation. I have over 9 years of experience working with clients of various age groups from diverse backgrounds. I have a holistic approach to working with clients. I pay attention to the whole person on the level of body, mind, and spirit. I am known for my warm, caring manner and positive, uplifting attitude. I work collaboratively with children, adolescents, adults and families to identify your strengths and any barriers that are preventing you from creating the positive change you are seeking.

Are you or a loved one feeling afraid, anxious and/or overwhelmed? Are you trying to get through a challenging time or perhaps you have felt this way for a long time and just don't know why? Are you in a difficult relationship or having a family crisis? The counselors at Well Life Therapy, LLC are here to listen, guide and empower you to move through what you are struggling with. We will help you create strategies for healthy coping, problem solve with you, assist with communication skills and uncover ineffective and negative thinking patterns and ideas.

Available appointments typically within 24-48 hours. If you are struggling, you do not have to go it alone. I am here to help and taking personal responsibility is enabling and reaching out for support is the first step! If you are feeling overwhelmed by the demands of the day, my services aim to introduce clarity and self-motivation. Together we will practice techniques to better manage the emotional stressors and triggers that can be present in our daily lives. I have experience dedicated to providing mental health services to adults, children including adolescents and their families.

***Not Taking New Clients at This Time*** Offering telehealth sessions for relationship issues. I work with individuals and couples on developing happier, healthier relationships. Our partnerships can be challenged by many different issues: communication problems, a pile-up of life stressors, physical or mental health issues, life-stage transitions, or patterns going back to the families we grew up in. If you need assistance with ongoing issues, or with problems that have arisen with the pandemic, I can help. My website offers detailed information on my practice, at www.HealthyRelationsCounseling.com.

*I am not accepting new clients at this time.* I have been privileged to work with a wide variety of clients and know that everyone feels "stuck" at some point in time. Men, women, and kids are all managing the stress of work, school, family, and intimate relationships. I have demonstrated success helping people manage stress, and I know that everyone in your personal and professional life benefits when you feel more capable of dealing with life's emotional challenges. I help you get "unstuck" and move past your sadness, your fears, your anger, and your frustrations.

I am a devoted therapist that will provide competent services to adolescents, adults and couples seeking support to address and maintain emotional and physical well being. I believe in solution focused approach where clients are encouraged and supported to develop coping skills and strategies to find their own personal strengths to address stressors in everyday life. Forging a collaborative therapeutic relationship helps develop insight and understanding into old destructive behaviors and beliefs that get in the way of making positive change.

***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Whether you’re feeling stuck in a complicated relationship or you’ve recently experienced a traumatic event or loss and aren’t sure how to put the pieces back together, I am committed to supporting you no matter your background. I can meet you where you’re at if you’re adjusting to a recent bipolar diagnosis or feeling stuck in the heaviness of depression. I am also passionate about supporting clients through women’s issues, racial identity concerns, and substance abuse issues.

Our mental health clinic specializes in treating children, adolescents and adults with ADHD, learning disabilities and behavioral challenges such as Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorders, without medication.

My 35 years of clinical experience have taught me that clients often face many life challenges at the same time. These include problems with depression and anxiety, substance abuse or other addictive behaviors and interpersonal conflicts of many types. We all strive to achieve some measure of life satisfaction and happiness, at times needing support and guidance as to how we can view these challenges differently and make new and healthier choices to improve chances of reaching our goals.

My therapy is based on a solution focused brief therapy model that assists in identifying unique strengths then utilizing these resources to support recovery and growth. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) with over 20 years working in the counseling and therapy field. My background includes a Masters Degree in Education and Counseling with extensive experiences with children, adolescents, adults and families. As a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, I am also experienced in identifying and treating substance abuse issues. I provide counseling via internet only via Doxy.me.

Contact me for an initial consultation to see if I would be a good fit for you! With over 10 years of experience in mental health and addiction counseling I have developed an eclectic therapy style that pulls components from multiple theories and best practices to suit each client's individual needs. Whether you are looking for brief solution focused therapy lasting just a few sessions or developing a long term therapeutic relationship to tackle a variety of life interfering issues, I am here to help you achieve your goals.

*Please note: I am unable to accept new clients at this time.* My approach to therapy is humanistic and my aim is to work with honesty, gentleness, and in a collaborative spirit. My hope is that the process of therapy will result in your ability to live with less anxiety and depression, a stronger sense of well-being, and deeper self-understanding and self-acceptance. My background is in work with clients in university (CAPS), community, and residential settings. I collaborate extensively with other providers (psychiatrists, home therapists, etc.).

There is an old saying: "Never give a sword to a person who can't dance". This wisdom speaks directly to minds that are stuck and cannot move rhythmically but are bound to fear, anxiety and neglect. When our minds become inflexible, we cut ourselves away from our intuitive self, causing suffering and pain. Only with the experience of standing unbiased and naked in "another's shoes" can we really know we are clear and authentic. When we become authentic, we receive confidence. Confidence begets creativity and with creativity we discover our life.

As a soution-focused therapist my goal is to help you realize your true potential while providing a supportive environment. I will assist you in the understanding of your behavioral patterns or negative perceptions within your relationships by applying complimentary approaches and techniques.