"Over 25 years of clinical experience as a therapist, combined with over 70 years of life experience bring important qualifications to my work. I am a wife of 46 years, a mother and grandmother, have experience with cancer, deep spirituality, and live a creative life. I work with individuals, couples, and families in an atmosphere of trust, compassion, and non-judgement. I believe we all have a deep desire to live a life that best expresses who we truly are, even when we get confused or lose our way. My high standands of integrity and ethics add the perfect ingredients for this important healing work."

"You are so brave to be searching for a counselor. Showing up and starting is the hardest part when life is overwhelming. You feel like you can't narrow down your symptoms to one category because you feel ALL of the things, maybe even all at the same time. Confusion, stress, pain, heartbreak, fear, loneliness, sadness and anger are your normal. Because when you've experienced hard, difficult things in your life, those feelings ARE normal. You're tired of "faking" being ok as life has become overwhelming. When was the last time you felt confident and present, able to be ENOUGH for yourself and others? Or just free to take care of YOU?"

"After many years' experience as both client and therapist, I understand that the therapist works no magic. Nothing can be delivered or injected or swallowed that works a "cure." The resources for healing are already within the client; the therapist holds a metaphorical mirror so the client can see them better. So effective work needs two things: the initiative and commitment of the client, and the skill of the therapist in holding up mirrors. Still, the relationship must "click." Unfortunately, the ingredients for this are somewhat mysterious. You are the final judge."

"The people I see tend to have one thing in common. Suffering. This suffering can present itself in many ways such as depression, anxiety, addiction. It can negatively impact our lives, our relationships, school and work."

"I am a psychotherapist with 30 years experience in a variety of treatment settings. I have been in private practice now for 20 years, working with people from all walks of life who bring their unique story to the space we co-create. With care, and with gentle yet intense encounters, we navigate through the difficult times in the person's life. Our work together and the intimacy of the here and now is about healing life's wounds more so than managing life's difficulties; it is the healing that brings ease to life stresses."

"I understand that substance use, mental health, and recovery offer unique challenges to individuals and families, sometimes requiring outside help to overcome these issues. I provide you as a client with a safe, nonjudgmental space to enhance self discovery and skill building to lead to a healthy and successful lifestyle. My goals for all of my clients include building on already effective life skills, learning new skills that support a recovery lifestyle, involving family members to improve communication skills, and overall feeling respected as a human being through the therapy process."

"I love working with women -- and all of the unique issues they encounter throughout their lives. Whether it's enhancing a woman's self-esteem, helping her set healthy boundaries, or aiding her in addressing her overall unhappiness in life, helping women truly feeds my soul."

"Struggling with chronic anxiety and overwhelmed with excessive thinking? Have you made repeated attempts to get rid of, control or fix your thoughts? At times, you've probably felt on the verge of victory only to be dragged down by the constant negative voice in your head. Happiness starts when we let go of what hasn't worked because if the old ways could have worked, they would have by now. Let me show you cutting edge ways to create inner peace, health and well-being through emotional mastery and lasting behavioral change. "

"Every human being is trying to lead a happy and fulfilling life, but life’s challenges, problematic behaviors, emotions, and thoughts may get in the way. Have you ever felt like even though you are trying to do your best, your best is not good enough to overcome life’s difficulties? Life may be full of unexpected twists and turns that may leave you feeling stuck and unable to move in the direction you intended; and yet there’s HOPE! It is POSSIBLE to get unstuck. New effective skills can be learned and mastered to live the life you always wanted to live."

"Are you looking for a safe place to grow into your best self? As a Licensed & Certified Professional Therapist, I am here to help. I provide individualized treatment in a safe, non-judgmental & compassionate environment utilizing a holistic approach to wellness that allows for deeply personal healing of the mind, body, & spirit. In this way, you are able to explore & reconnect with yourself, overcome challenges, develop resiliency, & greatly improve your quality of life. Over the course of my career, I have provided psychotherapy & counseling services to diverse populations in a variety of settings & I welcome diversities in life."

"Meeting with you to help you live the life you long for is my vocation and my joy. If you are feeling stuck and overwhelmed, I would love to help you find new ways to approach problems and make the changes you desire. I provide a safe and confidential environment in which you will be able to work through stress, loss and difficult transitions. You can experience healing from painful life experiences. Couples can create new ways of being together. You can find hope, joy and meaning in this world, even in the hard times."

"I began my career, as a Bachelor’s level provider, while my family was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. I worked for a military contract under UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior. On completion of my MSW, I rejoined the FOCUS team at Camp Lejeune, NC as a Resiliency Trainer for military families & couples. We relocated to Beaufort, SC, and I joined the Military & Family Life Counselor Program. I served in multiple roles as an MFLC, including a school-based assignment and an adult Army Recruiting Command assignment. Becoming a therapist has been my dream since a therapist changed my life as teenager."

"Life is a roller coaster- Fun and scary, with highs and lows, twists and turns. Roller coasters are always a little less intimidating when you have someone riding along with you, and I am happy to join you on the ride."

"Welcome! At Comprehensive Psychological Services, we specialize in conducting a broad range of diagnostic evaluations for clinical, educational, disability, civil and criminal forensic purposes and for treatment planning. In order to be objective, thorough, and expedient, we use a battery of psychological tests, customized for the client's needs. We serve individuals and organizations in the private and public sectors. Additionally, we provide expert witness testimony. Additional services include presentation at seminars for psychological services pertaining to Family Court and Law Enforcement professionals."

"The heart of therapy is the relationship. To foster this relationship, I strive to create a safe environment where you feel empowered to stand in your own truth. I believe in exploring your strengths and values as a means of identifying and working towards your therapeutic goals. I also believe that the connection between your thoughts, moods, and behaviors is a key component of change. While I employ therapeutic strategies based in scientific research, I believe in the power of creativity and utilize books, art, humor, and other mediums to communicate and reinforce therapeutic principles. "

"Come, let us work together through the troubling issues of life that you are facing. Issues that have left you with a sense of hopelessness, loneliness, confusion or anger. Issues that have left you brokenhearted and crushed. My position as a counselor is not that of a fixer, but as a helper. I will support you on your journey out of darkness and despair and into empowerment and hope. Come, let us take this journey together."

"Are you looking for someone who will walk alongside you during a difficult or confusing season in life? Sometimes we need more support and help than our friends and acquaintances can offer. I work to create a safe space for you. A safe space where I can help you process painful circumstances, untangle confusing thoughts, comfort distressing feelings, and rebuild fractured relationships. "

"Are you living the life that you envisioned when you were growing up? Were you well on your way to building the future you imagined, when all of a sudden, life hit you from out of nowhere and temporarily derailed you? Do you struggle with big emotions that show up at the most unexpected times and result in continuous relational conflict? Do you find yourself struggling to function in various social settings? Do past traumatic events tend to keep you held hostage in your "safe place"? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, then allow me to introduce you to the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Program."

"It is with commitment and pleasure that I serve adults, children, adolescents and their families, using a strength-based, eclectic approach. For 25+ years, my blessings and joy comes from assisting diverse populations to reach their maximum potential applying therapeutic interventions, active listening, coaching and empathy. Although sometimes painful or frightening, let's take this journey together in a safe environment. "We can't change, what we don't confront. I am prepared to hear you with compassion and without judgment". Let's have a conversation."

"I am invested in helping individuals, families and significant other navigate the complexity of eating disorders, anxiety and depression. My philosophy is simple- to help individuals find meaning and balance in their life. "