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Your smile is different – once natural, it is now wavering, feeling more like a lie with each passing day. You’ve had to keep it plastered on your face for as long as you can remember: to look happy, to keep the peace, to not be noticed as a problem. The thought of standing out now as someone who needs help, who isn’t okay all the time, is terrifying. Yet you don’t know how long you can keep this up. Everything in your life feels out of control, and anxiety and isolation weigh heavy on your shoulders. You’re wondering why, after so many years of successfully keeping your emotions under wraps, they now seem to be running your life.

When asked what my ideal client is, I say, a person who isn't afraid to just be! Flaws and All. A person who is aware that life can be straight up HARD sometimes, and just needs a place to exhale. As a Christian therapist, I am inspired to help other women work through anxiety, depression, self-esteem, religious trauma, prenatal, post-partum, and career counseling to name a few. Other women who needs another person who understands the personal struggles of being a woman, a mom, a friend, and a human being!

I believe that therapy is a safe and non-judgmental place for clients to explore what is most important to them. It is important to me to relate to clients as whole people, who are much more than the concerns they bring to session, but people with unique identities, experiences, relationships, communities, and strengths. Keeping all of these in mind helps me offer personalized guidance, support, and perspective that ultimately serves client's own goals. It is truly an honor to witness these various facets of individuals, and I am dedicated to bringing the warmth, respect, and support that clients deserve in turn.

At some point during life's journey, most of us experience difficulties that would be easier to navigate with the support and guidance of a trained therapist. These difficulties may range from chronic, problematic behavioral patterns stemming from unresolved childhood issues or trauma, to difficulty coping with a current life situation or phase-of-life transition.

My specialization includes assisting adults experiencing challenges of all types: be that physical, mental, psychiatric, developmental, cognitive, intellectual, chronic illness, etc. This may be a personal or indirect experience currently affecting you. We will work together to reflect on and overcome barriers in an empathetic and nurturing environment. We will take the time to grieve any loss, reflect on how things have changed and current frustrations, appreciate where you are now, and work together to find solutions or strategies that work for you and move you towards a better outlook and life.

Often life's transitions can be difficult to navigate and we can have barriers, past or present, which inhibit our ability to change and adapt. I believe in the individuals ability to change and reconcile ourselves with the challenges and difficulties that life presents. I am honored to partner with clients and empower them to find the tools and strength to overcome difficulties and enhance their coping abilities. I offer an objective and safe environment to share your thoughts, emotions and struggles.

I believe that everyone needs some extra support at times. My goal as a therapist is to work collaboratively with clients to help them find their way through life’s challenges. Encouraging the client as the expert on their own life, I draw from an eclectic, strengths-based, approach in all my interventions.

Are you frustrated with the chaos, but don't know how to change it? Does your child need help? Is your family stuck in a rut? Are your kids hurting inside or struggling with life's challenges? I offer specialized therapy services to children and families, combining traditional talk therapy with the latest developments in play therapy. Because play is one of the fundamental building blocks of all communication; it works, even with very young children.

Relationships play an important role in our everyday lives. When relationships get off track, it can be so overwhelming. As such, I work with individuals, couples, and families to help relationships heal.

“It is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change.” I believe that therapy is a mutual process between the client and the therapist. In your day-to-day life it may be difficult to find someone who truly listens closely and non-judgementaly to what you are saying. You may experience a buildup of emotions and stress that takes a toll on your health and prevents you from being your best self. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is build on trust and respect.

In the therapy room I am first and foremost looking to build a good rapport with my clients so that trust can be built up and clients can feel like therapy with me is a safe place. I meet clients where they are at and tailor my treatment approach to make sure I am meeting the client’s needs. This could mean learning and implementing new skills that I believe will help with the presenting problem. Therapy is something that is free flowing and ever changing, while I will have a treatment plan with my clients, I also recognize that things do happen in between sessions that may need our attention.

My passion for counseling stems from wanting to help each person learn to achieve their “Best Life”, using a person-centered approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I strongly believe that each person “Lives what they know” and sometimes may struggle to change without help, and I want to help each person effect that change within their lives. I offer clients deep empathic listening, nonjudgmental acceptance, and therapeutic genuineness. My goal as a therapist is to create a comfortable, collaborative relationship with my clients, and provide a safe place to help each client evaluate their concerns.

Life presents challenges to everyone, regardless of their circumstances. You often have no control of the challenges that come your way. Your only control is your response, which creates your experience. As a solution-focused therapist, I collaborate with you to help you understand the power of your thoughts, and remind you that you have it within yourself to take back control of your emotional health. You are your own expert, and you have an inner vision of what you want to see happen in your life. I will strive to help you develop coping skills and awaken your resiliency

Sometimes in life we struggle and feel overwhelmed by our problems or circumstances. During these times, it is beneficial to sit with a compassionate and objective therapist to help identify potential solutions that lead to change, improvement, and growth. Often, people have erroneous thought patterns or long held mistaken beliefs about themselves, which prevent them from achieving the life they want. My approach is to create a sensitive and nonjudgmental environment to assist you in properly identifying the root cause of the problem or to provide the coping skills that make the situation less overwhelming and more tolerable.

I am creative in therapy and use a variety of styles based on what is best for the client. I am empathetic, compassionate, and easy to talk to. During counseling, you will receive grace, truth, and time to grow. As your counselor, I will help you identify which parts of your character structure need growth and ways to encourage this growth. Over time, you will find that your life bears healthier and more abundant fruit in the areas of relationships with other people, in your personal life, and in the capacity to function in your world.

Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tip toe if you must. But take the step” – unknown. Maneuvering through life’s troubled waters can sometimes be overwhelming. In today’s hectic fast passed world sometimes it’s good to let your guard down, relax, and release all those emotions and troubles in a safe, comfortable environment. I am a fresh new face here ready to help you heal, explore, and gain insight into resolving any issues to live a more serene, well-balanced life.

Accepting new clients! I specialize in providing care for individuals dealing with trauma, loss, anxiety disorders, depression and spirituality. I use a cognitive behavioral approach that is easy going and relaxed. I like to incorporate mindfulness practices and breathing techniques that are easy to use. I am very excited to be able to work with you and look forward to assisting you to becoming the best you possible!