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The decision to come to counseling is an important step. Often we feel alone in our struggles and the sense of isolation can drive us deeper into fear and shame. Coming to counseling and allowing ourselves to be known takes tremendous courage. Through my own experiences in counseling and in counseling others, I have come to believe that hope, redemption, and restoration can become a part of every person’s story. My approach to counseling is collaborative, holistic, and interactive. I have experience working with clients in most stages of life including individuals, couples, families, and adolescents.

During unexpected challenges in life, you may feel alone and as if no one fully understands your pain. You may even feel stuck and hopeless that things will ever improve or change. The decision to reach out for support is often scary, but an important and courageous step towards healing. Throughout my work hearing each person’s unique story, I have come to believe that meaningful connection and change is possible for everyone.

I enjoy working with individuals in managing life challenges by identifying and building upon strengths, in order to gain a greater sense of self and develop confidence. As a clinical therapist and a yoga teacher, I am passionate in maintaining awareness of the MindBody connection. My goal is to provide a warm, relaxed, and non-judgmental environment to allow clients to feel safe and supported. My desire is to meet you where you are in your life journey and assist you along the path to self discovery, as each individual is the expert in his/her personal life experiences.

What keeps you up at night? Feeling overwhelmed? Problems with relationships? Anxiety? No matter what you are struggling with, no matter what worries you, you do not have to go through this alone. A lot of therapists focus solely on identifying people's weaknesses. I will help you build up your weak areas, but I will also help you identify & develop your strengths so that rather than just getting by, you can really thrive. I specialize in working with anxiety-related issues: panic attacks, OCD, phobias, skin-picking & hair-pulling, perfectionism, etc.

Are you feeling weighed down or stuck, overwhelmed with the past, or maybe scared of the future? You're not alone! If you're ready to make some changes, it can feel like a daunting task and maybe even a big gamble. I want to help make your healing journey feel safe and attainable by providing a warm, supportive, and tailored counseling experience.

My ideal client is one who is curious about his/her emotional life. My treatment philosophy is to engage a person in an exploration of their problems in ways that can lead to better relationships, feelings about themselves, and overall day-to-day functioning. My patients should find relief from their symptoms - whatever they may be - while making changes that will help them stay emotionally healthy and symptom-free in the long-term. It is my belief that therapy is a growth process that can only happen by collaboration and genuine trust between patient and therapist.

If you find yourself experiencing problems that defy simple solutions, therapy can provide the caring, confidential conversation that your situation requires. Whether you seek treatment to alleviate anxiety or depression, to improve your experience of close relationships, or to emerge from a rut in your professional life, therapy can assist you in recognizing the connections between your personal history and your present problems—and in so doing, to stop dysfunctional patterns and increase your openness to new experiences. Where indicated or requested, I also provide psychological testing and assessment.

I have a passion for working with young people and families to help them overcome challenges in their lives. I have a passion for working with those struggling with eating disorders and body image issues. In addition, I enjoy working with couples doing both pre-marital and marriage therapy. My goal is to always meet the client where they are and help the client discover the path that will help them reach their goals. I also offer Othmer Method neurofeedback as a treatment option. This is a targeted form of neurofeedback that can address a range of symptoms including trauma, depression, anxiety, OCD, and ADHD.

Together "WE" can work toward a better "YOU". If you are ready to begin the work of understanding yourself and your problems, I can be of great assistance to you. Attending therapy gives you a unique relationship to begin a journey of healing and recovery from whatever ails you. I am here to help you overcome anger, addictions, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, low self esteem, job issues, divorce and many more life issues. Bad weather always looks bad through a window. Allow me to be the eye of the storm and help you see a brighter day.

I welcome your interest in psychotherapy or psychoanalysis. I am an experienced therapist and analyst with adults of all ages, and I address a wide variety of issues and problems. This range includes: relationships, job stress, and issues of more depth such as depression, anxiety, anger, and conflicts around spirituality and/or trauma. I imagine you are considering or seeking someone to talk with because of some dissatisfaction in your life. The process I use begins with us exploring the problem(s) you currently experience. This inevitably leads us to uncovering and exploring the maladaptive patterns in your life.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the field I strive to provide informed and evidence based treatment to clients of diverse backgrounds in a safe, supportive, and accepting environment. Therapy is a unique experience in which we can create the space that we don't often make for ourselves otherwise to stay with and explore our thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I recognize that seeking support can be difficult and I truly value the positive feedback my clients have provided regarding their feelings of comfort and safety in their work with me.

All of life is about relating. All day long we are in some kind of relationship with another person. How comfortable and how capable are you in communicating your needs and desires? Do you feel understood by your partner? Are you feeling stressed or directionless in your relationship, your career, your life purpose? Have you suffered a loss and are grieving? Do you have a Inner Critic that is always whispering in your ear critiquing your every move? If you would like non-judgmental support, practical tools and straightforward feedback, please call.

The decision to enter into therapy is a brave one, but one that can also feel overwhelming. When we invite another person to know our thoughts, feelings and past experiences, we are inviting them to see parts of ourselves we may have learned to protect over time. It is essential that therapy is a safe environment in which the therapist and client honor the great risk being taken to allow one’s self to be known. I honor this process with respect, genuine curiosity and an open mind. Having a therapist who is compatible with your personality and aligns with your goals for treatment is essential to this process.

Don't settle for any drug and alcohol therapist. You deserve help that actually helps you feel happy again. (And, that's in-network with your insurance).

To have someone open their heart in therapy and trust me with it, is truly an honor. Therapy can be hard. Often times people share things with me they haven’t shared with anyone else. Because of this, I believe the relationship between client and therapist is the most important factor in therapy and what I focus on building first with you. Moreover, I take an integrative approach to therapy, conceptualizing from psychodynamic and interpersonal theories while utilizing interventions from EFT, DBT, CBT and interpersonal theories. All of my work is grounded in multicultural and strength-based views.

I have the schooling and credentialing required to be a good therapist. More importantly I have been married for 37 years and raised three children. I understand how difficult it is to make marriage work. Through supportive friends, involvement in my church community and a life-time of raising a family I have gained wisdom helpful in addressing relationship problems. I have treated people with depression, anxiety, grief, loss, couples struggling to hold their marriage together. When appropriate I integrate a Christian perspective into counseling. I believe that understanding hidden emotions helps couples care for each other. I work at listening and developing solutions.

*Please note, you will receive a faster response by email! I enjoy working with a diverse group of clients who want to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. When entering into a relationship with a therapist, it is important to bring an attitude of change and we will build trust as we go. I see the therapeutic process as a partnership. My therapeutic approach comes from a love of education and I hope to teach my clients skills they can us to navigate through life. I use workbooks and homework to help my clients fully engage in the changes they want to see in themselves.

I welcome people with a wide range of life issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and general stress, as well as children and adolescents with behavioral, emotional and attentional problems. My approach is tailored to your needs and goals, but usually includes a focus on understanding how you got where you are. This kind of insight can be vitally important in figuring out a practical way to get to a better place in life. When working with kids and teens, I always involve their parents to some extent, so they can better understand and help their children.

I am a certified Restoration Therapist, which guides my approach in working with clients of all ages and issues. Restoration Therapy is all about helping people escape the cycle of conflict that can easily turn them into their worst selves when painful feelings arise. Restoration therapists will help you map your pain cycle and map a way out, so you can regulate those difficult emotions and stay on track. In working with me, you can expect to identify longstanding patterns of interaction that may hinder current relationships and begin to reshape those patterns into a more healthy and whole self.

After retiring from the military with over 21 years in service, I completed my undergraduate and graduate degrees in Social Work at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. I wanted to help others discover their own potential in living a fulfilling, joyful life. I believe in empowering the whole person through Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and the connection of mind, body, and spirit.