Choosing the right therapist can be overwhelming and connecting with the counselor that will be the right fit for you is important. When you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship issues or identity questions, you want someone with you who has tools for coping; but you also want someone who is genuine and can make you feel comfortable. I will work hard to help you feel safe from our first contact. Together, we can embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth that can be one of the most meaningful endeavors of your life.

Stressed? Tired? Can’t seem to get ahead? Don't like yourself? Finding that sense of security and strength in the midst of changes, challenges, and relationships is difficult, and some feel that taking time to stop and reflect is impossible; yet often it is one of the most important steps in moving forward or getting unstuck. Stopping and working with a trained therapist can help facilitate change in meaningful and impactful ways. It can also help avoid a complete life derailment. I believe that the work I do with my clients is sacred, which is why I employee some of the most up to date and clinically validated treatment techniques.

My intention is to create a safe, accepting, and respectful therapeutic environment in which you can express yourself freely and begin the process of moving towards the life you want. I believe that my role is to help you find a sense of peace and resolution by increasing insight, exploring new coping tools, and connecting or re-connecting with inner resources for resilience.

**Currently offering ONLINE therapy. I am not currently accepting new clients.** My philosophy combines a non-judgmental, compassionate approach to therapy, with honest, direct feedback. I specialize in EMDR to help clients overcome past issues which are keeping them stuck. I welcome people of all perspectives. I will be an active participant in working with you as you seek to address personal and relationship issues.

There are times in our lives where we feel overwhelmed and are experiencing emotional distress for a variety of reasons. Working with a therapist can help with addressing these difficulties and finding the right tools to assist and move forward in life.I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor and Art Therapist providing counseling and art therapy services for children, adolescents, individuals, and families. I value a collaborative approach to treatment and strongly believe in working alongside my clients to assist with reaching therapeutic goals.

"Where do I turn? What do I do now?" If you are asking these questions I welcome whatever you have to discuss. I love to see a client walk into the room, ready to burst with the issues carried on the heart, and experience the relief that comes from finally sharing the burdens of the soul. I see mostly women, adolescents, and married couples, plus a few men who want to dig deep. I work best with people who are ready to work, looking for change, but aren't sure of how to get there.

I have a passion for working with trauma, phobias and anxiety, specifically sexual trauma. Using a combination of Rapid Resolution Therapy, Somatic Experiencing and brain science allows me to eliminate the emotional response my clients have to traumatic events. In a typical session clients are taught how the mind works and how to effectively take care of future stressors. My other passion is working with couples and helping them improve their relationship, both sexually and emotionally.Couples are taught how to use words and be aware of body response to decrease conflict.

Let's start out by acknowledging the last year has made it more difficult to ignore the impermanence and unpredictability of life. Many of us have experienced conflict, unexpected changes, and loss. We may also feel more disconnected than before. You are not alone! This year has also reminded us of our amazing resilience! We have an amazing ability to continue to engage in life with open, compassionate hearts, finding connection, peace, joy and rest. Can you imagine going through your days feeling thankful for everything you have, feeling loved and supported in your relationships and excited about your work?

For women seeking emotional healing and health - I would be honored to walk with you as a therapeutic companion. In seasons of pain or "stuckness," it is incredibly important to find the support you need. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with women who are seeking to grow self-awareness, heal from emotional pain, find relief from depression or anxiety or experience growth in their relationships. I have training in utilizing The Enneagram as a tool for self-awareness and growth and enjoy integrating it into sessions, if desired by the client.

I acknowledge and respect the effort it takes to reach out for help. The strength it takes to say "enough!, I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired". The courage it takes to hope for something more, something better, than where you are at right now. Thank you for being here! You are stronger than you think and worth so much more than you can imagine. The fact that you are reading this right now is proof of that!

"Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness." -Desmond Tutu When we can hear our complete inner voice, we are able to begin tearing away from shame and move toward hope. Relationships & community are the most important parts of our life. This can include relationship with your spouse/partner, family, friends, spirituality, self, etc. Family and friends are a wonderful resource in order to better our relationships but sometimes we need a different place to talk about who we are, what we are struggling with, and how to make sense of our lives.

Sometimes, looking for the right therapist can seem overwhelming, but the sheer fact that you are searching here says that you are ready for positive change in your life. I utilize therapy in a thoughtful and compassionate manner to help clients create the change they seek. If you're struggling with anxiety, overwhelming emotions, or ineffective relationship patterns, then I can help you to regain those inherent strengths and sense of peace and joy. I offer clients a relaxed, supportive environment where they can freely express themselves, gain new insights, learn new coping skills, and change ineffective thinking patterns.

I love working with a wide variety of clients, but I truly feel like I am operating in my gifting when I sit with clients who are working through depression, anxiety, or loneliness. Furthermore, my education combined with personal and professional experience has opened the door for me to work with clients who may be trying to leave an abusive relationship or who are trying to discern if they are are in an abusive/unhealthy relationship. That said, these are not the only issues I help clients with. If you have questions about how I work or the types of clients I see, give me a call.

I provide counseling and consultative services. With the help of my colleague, Mark Shively, we also provide training using biofeedback technology. As a counselor, my role is to listen, discern strengths and vulnerabilities, and invite growth/advancement from those placing trust in my care. As a consultant, I strive to provide fair/impartial answers (in the manner of a scientist) to posed questions. Cognitive-behavioral training can address many thought patterns, behaviors and physiological states (such as stress).

Parenting does not come with a book of instructions. I want to reassure you that help is available. I specialize in tween/teen/parenting counseling. I spent over 17 years as a public school high school teacher and that experience, along with my experiences working with substance abuse, bullying, teen and parent issues, allow me to become an instrument of assistance for you. My goal is to help you and your family establish and maintain healthy family relationships and interactions with one another. Together we will work on identifying the underlying issues and relational patterns that sabotage your family's' chance at happiness.

I enjoy helping people begin to walk free from whatever has held them captive in life: past trauma, compulsive behaviors, relationship problems or mood disorders.

Are you wondering if therapy is right for you? If you are seeking to understand old patterns of behavior, make a major life decision or transition, improve your relationships or recover from broken ones, and create the life that you really want, then working with me can provide the supportive environment necessary for change and growth.

I have been a clinical social worker for approximately 15 years and I feel honored that my clients share their stories, their dreams and their goals with me. I enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds. I tend to work more with depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I would love to discuss with you more about your specific needs.

It’s time to reinvent yourself. What is life but a series of loves and losses? Who actually gets to escape the up and down carousel? A familiar chorus of woe: “But I’m a good person, this wasn’t supposed to happen. I’m a hard worker, I deserve better! I didn’t see this coming, how could I be so stupid. This was my person, how could they?!? I’m just too sensitive, I should be over this by now.” Tell me most of our days aren’t run by the gods of “have to”, “made me”, “should have”, “could have”, and “I’m SO sorry”.

*For Louisiana and Tennessee Clients: Providing virtual therapy* Welcome! Starting therapy can be very challenging and I would love to begin working with you to best meet your goals. While therapy can be an overwhelming process, with the right therapist, it can be the most helpful step in facing life's stressors. I am down to earth, approachable and provide a warm and supportive environment for growth and change. I enjoy working with adults and adolescents to help them reach their best selves. I utilize a relational and interpersonal approach that looks at the entire individual emotionally, mentally and physically.