"I am a Marriage and Family therapist who believes in the sanctity of a life well lived and lived well. With each new stage in life comes expectations, challenges, opportunity for learning and a variety of emotions. I can help you work through negative and self-defeating thoughts, disappointments and stubborn life questions through changing thoughts that are unhelpful and are not life-affirming to those that help you to learn, to grow, to feel happy. I work with individuals, children, families and couples to meet you where you are in your life."

"I have found that humor, empathy and understanding, for oneself and others, are key elements in building relationships with people. These qualities are the foundation of all good psychotherapy. I am comfortable working with people from varying spiritual traditions. My abilities are well suited to people who are emotionally sensitive or traumatized. I have worked well with individuals who have had treatment failures in the past, people who are creative, gifted individuals, adolescents and children. Play therapy is effective with children who have cognitive delays."

"I believe in meeting clients where they are at in their healing process. Assisting my clients in identifying their unique strengths in order to find balance and joy in their lives is always at the core of the therapy process. I provide a straightforward, compassionate approach with my clients and take my work very seriously. I do not, however, take myself overly seriously, so clients feel I am very easy to relate to. I believe that everyone, at some point, can benefit from therapy. It's not only to fix what might feel broken, but also to improve on what's working in our lives."

"Living life on purpose requires clarity of mission, awareness of strengths and the ability to overcome the obstacles that undermine our fulfillment. Supporting people in their pursuit of a fulfilling life is my passion. Anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflicts all sabotage a meaningful life. My goal is to provide clients with the insights, skills and motivation to live life on purpose."

"Improving the quality of your life is my focus. I've found that through talk therapy that can happen. Our experiences and our relationships contribute to the person we are today and how we respond to the world around us. I would be honored to join you in your journey or the journey of your child to increase insight and understanding and to develop a better way of coping when life gets complicated."

"My approach to therapy is eclectic, but what I believe is most important is the therapeutic relationship. If you don't feel comfortable and relaxed, your healing and growth will feel more like work than a journey. I try to create an atmosphere tailored to your specific needs and desires. Whether you're seeking a guide, a teacher, or a director; I can fill that role and ensure you feel comfortable enough to ask for a change of pace. Seeking therapy can feel like an intimidating ordeal, my aim is to make it a tranquil yet invigorating hike through nature."

"I have found through 15 years of counseling in a variety of settings that therapy is my niche. I'm particularly well-suited for working with adults individually, with a host of presenting issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, grief, PTSD, work stress, and adjustment to various life stressors."

"Do you feel down or anxious often? Does your teenager struggle with anxiety or depression? Are you continuously in conflict with your teen? Are you having difficulty controlling your emotions because of a trauma or traumas in your life? Are you grieving over a loss? Of course, thinking about coming to therapy can be daunting because taking a closer look at your life experiences and how you have responded to them may be difficult. It's normal to be afraid to step into the pain, and at the same time the only way to truly feel better is to face that obstacle directly. However, facing our fears takes courage and strength. "