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My ideal clients are those who feel marginalized in life. They want a safe space to be who they are without judgment; They also want to grow in their ability to create healthy boundaries and be able to find acceptance within themselves and within community whether that means addressing trauma, identity, chronic illness or relationship issues. My own experience with medical, family, identity, and spiritual/religious challenges, help me meet my clients where they’re at and walk with them to where they want to be.

Life and relationships are often made up of many unmet expectations. It is often natural to have an emotional reaction to the let-downs in life. “In therapy, our goal will be to learn to identify your desires, emotions and core beliefs so you can skillfully master your reactions to these disappointments and enhance your relationships.” Emily is trained and certified as a PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator, an assessment tool with substantial research used to help improve couple relationships. Her primary area of focus is on couples preparing for marriage or in early marriage.

Child and Adolescent psychologist. Ph.D. in Child/School Psychology from an APA-accredited program at McGill University, Montreal, Canada in 2005. I specialize in neuropsychological, psychological, developmental, and psycho-educational testing. Testing is performed for the purposes of diagnosis & treatment planning. I give "understandable" reports with comprehensive treatment plans, referrals to health professions (S&L, OT, PT, & psychiatrists), home-based & school-based recommendations. I equip parents to engage their children in interventions at home, empowering parents to take charge of their children's challenges. I also provide brief screening and treatment recommendations as an alternative to comprehensive testing.

Life can be so overwhelming. Between family, work, friends, COVID, and everything in between, it feels like the stress will never end. When you decide that change is possible, I am here to support you in your journey. My belief is that you hold the power and strength to work through your worries and gain control of your life again. I would love to walk beside you in support of this new journey.

When dealing with life stressors, challenges and transitions, we sometimes forget how helpful it is to have someone willing to listen in a safe, judgment free environment. At Ashwood Counseling, we believe everyone can benefit from a listening ear and the empowerment to use the necessary tools to overcome any challenge. Our clinicians have worked in many different environments including schools, mental health clinics, hospitals and psychiatric residential facilities and are ready to join you in your healing journey.

Therapy for people who hate counseling - if that sounds like you, you're in the right place. If you're feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about life in general, I've got you. Juggling life and work and kids (or just one of those things!) is exhausting, and we can work together to strengthen your mental health and help you feel better, stronger, and the most content you can be. Maybe you're feeling "things are fine, but there's a big transition coming up that I really want to be prepared for." I have a simple, straightforward style that includes action items at each session to help you see real change in your life.

Are you or your child constantly angry at the way things are going? Your relationships with family and friends are suffering. There are times you feel your child is out of control or needs something you cannot give them. You find yourself feeling overwhelmed trying to be the parent you know you want to be. Or maybe you are going through something else entirely. No matter what it is, I will come alongside you and your family to bring guidance and support. Although it may seem like it, there is no problem too big to work through.

Things can get better. I know it can be hard to believe that. Give me the opportunity to help you find what better looks like for you. It can be hard to reach out and ask for help, especially in a culture that encourages us to go it alone. But everyone needs help sometimes, and if you reach out to me I promise to meet your courage with warmth and compassion.

Hey foster mom, I know you’re tired. You spend your days caring for your family, and though you’re surrounded by people, you feel lonely. Foster parenting is a unique experience, and though you may have support, no one seems to understand the emotional roller coaster you’re on. You have a big heart, and with all the love you give, there’s also a lot of hurt you feel. You’re hurting for your children in the foster care system, for your family adjusting, and for the bio family impacted by brokenness. You’re trying to be a loving, gentle, trauma-informed parent while managing the appointments, visits, paperwork, and chaos.

People come to therapy for a variety of different reasons. Some are overwhelmed by how stressful their lives have become, some are dealing with difficult relationships, major life transitions or grief, others may come to therapy because they feel stuck or unhappy and aren't sure why. The reason a person comes to therapy is less important than their desire and willingness to make a positive change in their life.

Hello! I appreciate you taking the time to view my page. Although I strive to do my best to help anyone who walks through my door, I have found that there are certain people I really seem to "click" with; after all, the therapist-client relationship is one of the most important parts of the therapy process. I have found that I work well with adolescents and young adults aged 16-30. I specialize in working with anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and trauma. My "ideal" client comes to therapy willing to open up, work hard, and commit themself to behavioral change, pivoting towards what really matters to them deep in their heart.

I’ve had the pleasure of working with a broad spectrum of clients, in a wide range of settings including schools, a mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, and non-profit organizations. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults with a variety of challenges.

Being human is complex and brings a plethora of emotions your way. There are highs, lows, twists, and turns. At times the emotion we experience is overwhelming and the natural urge is to resist the feeling, to push it all away. The struggle to resist painful emotions, thoughts, memories, etc. is exhausting. It is through acceptance that a person can begin healing, coping, and growing into their best self. I have experience working with PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, etc., allowing me to help others learn new ways of addressing unwanted emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.

What is trauma? Trauma is any experience we face that we have never gone through before. Trauma isn't what happens to us, it's what happens inside of us. We learn how to manage our current situations by our past experiences. If you've been feeling unlike yourself lately, unable to manage things you could before, or constantly struggling with interpersonal relationships, it could be because you haven't developed the skills to navigate through what life is currently throwing at you. We don't chose the childhood we were given, or the challenges we are faced with, but we DO choose how we control the one thing we can: ourselves.

Saying that the last year has been difficult would be an understatement. So much has changed in all spheres of our lives and we wonder if things will ever be back to normal. Add in other typical life challenges and we feel overwhelmed, worried, exhausted and drained. Of particular concern are our children who aren't typically equipped yet with coping skills to manage times like these. The increase in depression and anxiety children are feeling is significant. Because many of them don't know how to verbalize these feelings, they have meltdowns or act out more than normal. You, as the parent, are at your wits end. Sound familiar?