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I genuinely care about helping people to reach their potential and discover contentment. With 35 years of experience and numerous training workshops, I have many tools and skills to call upon. I focus on both short term stress/career issues and adults from neglectful/ abusive families. and I am compassionate and nurture my client's inner strength until they can believe in themselves. I seek individuals who are willing to work on the relationship, fear, addiction trauma or life transition that is blocking their personal joy in life. I work with women and men of all races and sexual orientations.

Certified IFS Level 3 Therapist- Counseling is a courageous step toward healing and emotional growth, and I am honored to walk alongside those willing to start this therapeutic process. I am committed to providing professional and relationally based counseling that allows clients to grow, heal, and live from a place of restoration. My IFS trainings and trauma informed approaches are the backbone of my practice and I welcome you to step toward healing. Peace and grace as you discover who will join you on your counseling journey.

How many times have you had a difficult encounter with a coworker, boss, spouse or adult child and know that on some level that your old wounds showed up to come to your defense. Yet, the interaction left you feeling sad, depressed, defeated, or even frustrated because you’ve had that argument so many times before and had the same result. It’s natural to do the same thing over and over. However now you’re tired of getting the same result or no result and are ready to make a change.

I believe that authentic & supportive relationship is the catalyst for positive change! I help couples, families & individuals better understand themselves & each other. I have extensive experience with relationship repair & enrichment, supporting families & individuals adjusting to separation & divorce, as well as successfully treating mood & anxiety problems. I have specialized training in Gestalt Therapy, Brainspotting, Dynamic Attachment Repatterning Therapy, Addiction Recovery support, alternative/integrative processes including Emotional Kinesiology, Single's Coaching, Heartmath, and several other modes of assisting change!

There may be points in our lives where circumstances, relationships or life events are impacting our well-being. My goal is to be a collaborative partner and a support as we navigate through the process of self-discovery, recovery and healing. It takes courage to take the first step and I want to respect and honor the vulnerability that comes with the process. However, there is hope and each client brings their inherent strengths and experience to the process.

You're asking yourself "why can't I stop thinking about my ex?" or "who the heck am I without my partner?" Or maybe you canNOT focus at work and get easily distracted and overwhelmed by most things. Perhaps you feel like you have lost control of your thoughts or emotions. You find yourself thinking about the breakup/how lonely you feel/how disorganized you are/that big decision you need to make...and you’re judging yourself for all of it. Sometimes you even judge your judgment, wondering how you’re ever going to break out of this cycle of acting out of your overwhelming emotions or spinning thoughts.

People often tell you that you are so strong and brave and appear to “have it all together” but inside that feels so far from reality. Do you have feelings of overwhelm or shame around if you are doing “it” right?- whatever “it” may be. Perhaps you feel guilty for spending too much time with the baby, or not enough time with the baby, or wanting time away from the baby. All of these are valid and deserve space to be said aloud. Maybe you feel worried all the time that something might go wrong. You have an inner voice that knows you want something to be different. You have the strength to create a life that is authentically yours.

If you have been struggling with irritability, sleeping too much/too little, increased worry, self-doubt, guilt, or shame—these may be indicators that it’s time to pause. I’d like to help you peel back your layers and make more room to breathe. If relationships have become increasingly difficult to maintain, I’d like to help you build your skills around communication, increasing intimacy, and improving effective dynamics to get your own needs met. Sometimes coping through alcohol or drugs is a part of the struggle, and you are safe to talk about this here without judgment or a hidden agenda.

With 30 years experience, I've helped people of all ages take steps to navigate their life challenges, promote self-growth, healing and recovery, My style is strength based, empathic and interactive. I have worked with individuals struggling with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADD/ADHD, trauma, PTSD, grief/loss, relationship issues, phase-of-life transitions, family & child behavioral issues. The goal of our work together will be partnering with you to determine your treatment goals, to guide you in arriving at insight & self-growth & developing strategies and tools you can use immediately.

You already know yourself very well. And because of this- You are looking for a different kind of therapy space. You are seeking a space in which you can find humor, grace, and wonder while navigating this human experience. One in which your intuition, spirituality, and inner knowing will be honored and used as a tool to transform your lived experience. A space where context matters and is used to create new perspectives and deeper understanding. A space to unpack your stories, unravel your deepest beliefs, and become friends (yes… I said friends) with your inner shadowy parts.

Accepting new clients! I strive to create a space that no matter how you feel, you know that you belong here. Finding a therapist can be such an intimate process, but my goal is to help you discover your strengths and reconnect with the person that you are. I am passionate about working with people who struggle to get through their day to day for a myriad of reasons including their relationships with others, overall stress, and feelings of anxiety or depression. I also find joy in working with people who are experiencing unique challenges and trying to understand the root cause of their core beliefs.