I love being creative and have a young spirit. I find that I can easily connect with kids and teens. I also really enjoy working with adults seeking insight and change. Using what I know from proven treatments in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I will collaborate with you and/or your child to develop engaging, concrete tools that can be applied in the office and at home. Finding relief from emotional distress is possible and I will guide you and your family in how to achieve this in realistic and effective steps.

Are are you dealing with stress, relationship issues, mood disorders, career/professional concerns, or life transitions? Are you feeling overwhelmed and imbalanced? When this happens, everything else suffers from your personal to your professional life, including how you feel. You may find it challenging to find the right therapist who can help you heal. Just know that you are not alone. It can be difficult to seek therapy, especially if you tried it before and felt like it didn't work. “One size does not fit all.” Our approaches are tailored to the needs of each individual to help you find long lasting solutions. We can help.

Relationships are hard, whether they are with someone or the one we have with ourselves. Teaching self-awareness, self-care, and self-love helps us grow in those relationships and move away from the hurt that we may have experienced in the past. You may be experiencing hurt, confusion, or stress and deserve the support and guidance of someone that is willing to work with you to help you learn the skills to have a healthier, happier life. Whether it's trouble co-parenting and creating time for you, infidelity, difficulties navigating non-traditional relationships or working on that relationship with yourself- I'm here to help!

*NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS* In the words of author Scott Peck: Life is difficult. However, it is within the challenge that we have the potential to become fuller versions of ourselves. In a world that can feel overwhelmed by information, contradiction and noise, it can be easy to lose touch of our internal self. Maybe you are just beginning to recognize discord. Or maybe you have known for a while that things just don't feel right. Perhaps you are struggling through a life transition and recognize that you need and deserve your own time and space to safely express your unique story with an empathetic and thoughtful practitioner.

I consider it a privilege to come alongside courageous clients in the areas of eating disorders, depression, anxiety, abuse, PTSD, as well as strained & broken relationships. I integrate Christian spirituality with IFS (Internal Family Systems), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and attachment-based models of psychotherapy. I help clients connect what they "know" about God and living that knowledge out with the goal of a "head-heart" connection. Through this process, clients experience long-lasting healing as they learn to live in the freedom of authenticity.

I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for help. I congratulate you for taking this first courageous step. I consider it an honor for you to allow me to partner with you on this healing journey.

Are you struggling with anxiety, disordered eating, depression, trauma, loss, or a life transition? Is your child struggling to adjust to new life circumstances that have brought on behavioral concerns? Life brings challenges and with those challenges comes opportunity for growth. If you are ready to embark on a new path towards self-discovery, I am here to offer guidance and the skills for success. I will help you not only discover new ways to manage your symptoms, but also to understand and address the root cause.

Need help, support, or just feeling stuck? Let's talk. Clients often report they have found me to be warm and genuine, while also being committed to offering effective, research supported treatments. While my experience has spanned across a diversity of people, various settings, and presenting issues I have a specialty and passion for working with the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) population. My work and relationship with each client is unique and guided by their needs. I view therapy as a collaboration used to facilitate growth, change, and create a more fulfilling life.

I have over 15 years of experience working in a therapeutic setting. My approach places a central focus on development of a strong therapeutic relationship and creating a space where one can explore personal issues. Symptoms are often what bring people to seek therapy. I see a symptom as a means for understanding the underlying issues that cause them. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, and children (ages 10 and older). In support of working with adolescents and children, I also work with parents in a parallel manner.

I have extensive training in trauma and addiction. I address the whole person in treatment planning. Individuals that work with me are challenged to meet their selected goal to achieve balance in their lives. We work together to form goals and I help you navigate the journey to wellness. This is a veteran owned business.

I am a licensed professional counselor who works from a client-centered approach. My goal is to provide a warm and compassionate environment where you can feel safe to share and process your experiences. I think of counseling as a place to gain greater insight and self-awareness around core beliefs. I will work with you to identify patterns of maladaptive coping and learn healthier ways to cope with life's challenges.

Feeling stuck or defeated or hopeless about yourself or the relationships that are most important to you? I would like to work with you to find clarity and hope, whether about your own journey or your journey within a couple or a family.

I am an experienced therapist working from a psychodynamic perspective. That means I want to not only understand what issue or problem brings you to my office, but understand its origin and history. I also believe the greatest healing in therapy occurs in the connection and relationship between you and me.

I work with clients who are struggling to cope with issues related to life transitions, addictions, eating disorders, body image, trauma, caregiving and other life demands. Psychotherapy is a deeply personal experience that can be alternately challenging, rewarding and hopeful. As a therapist, my goal is to provide a nonjudgmental atmosphere for those who wish to find balance in their lives through and beyond times of crisis or transition.

My style is informed by EMDR therapy, psychodynamic therapy, Jungian and depth psychology, and positive psychology. I am a licensed professional counselor, a certified EMDR clinician, and a board certified coach. My training and experience has prepared me to help clients with trauma, anxiety, addictions, depression, disordered eating, body image dissatisfaction, life's additions, My approach helps people recognize and change counterproductive patterns in their lives. relationship issues, life transitions, anxiety, and depression. I want to assist people to develop newer, healthier patterns in their lives.

Metamorphosis- the change in you! That is my goal for clients through our journey together. Whether seeking individual, couples or family counseling services, we will work together to identify the issues, your needs and goals for services. Counseling can help in so many ways- struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger issues, or feeling overwhelmed with everyday struggles, believe it- counseling can help. This is your chance to work with an experienced and caring clinician while you work through the tough issues. Working together, getting through it together!

I have extensive experience and training in supporting people in working through their trauma and the issues and conflicts that arise from facing powerlessness and feeling out of control of one’s life. Trauma is not measured by the event itself but by the perception of the person who has experienced it. At times dark memories from our past can be triggered by current events, life changes, or present issues. This may cause our daily life and relationships to suffer. It may feel as if a part of our self is lost. These difficulties and disconnection from our true self can arise regardless if one has experienced a past or recent trauma; life itself can be at times difficult to navigate due from life stages and changes, death of a loved one, parenting issues, relationship problems and/or chronic pain or illness. During these times self-reliance, and established support systems are not enough. My career focus is empowering teens, adults and older adults through openness, understanding, therapy, and healthy coping skills; to confront and work through, those conflicts and issues that prevent overall wellness, peace and contentment in their daily lives.

Do you have long periods of sadness or anxiety that makes it difficult facing life challenges? Do you have trouble getting motivated? Do you have health issues and feel discouraged or helpless? By working together, I can help you feel better about your life so you can find more joy and fulfillment. I want to help you find your strengths and remove the obstacles that are keeping you feeling stuck.

Therapy can be an opportunity to learn more about yourself, explore your likes and dislikes, strengths and weaknesses (yes, we all have them), and overall happiness with your life choices. I believe learning and incorporating mindfulness practices can have a critical influence in creating personal empowerment and positive change, which leads to results. My passion is educating clients on brain health, increasing self worth, healthy coping skills, stress management, emotional awareness/regulation, establishing healthy boundaries in relationships, effective communication and conflict resolution skills.

After 24 years of counseling individuals, couples and families, and growing the love in a 30+ year marriage myself, I feel privileged to say I specialize in "Relationships." I love inspiring people to look more within themselves for happiness, security, and value; and to understand that friction in relationships can help us grow, and grow closer. Those open to change benefit most; a healthy couple takes healthy people. I also see adults individually, many with relationship challenges, but also seeking help with concerns like low self worth, anxiety, sadness, depression, negative thoughts, addictions, feeling stuck/unfulfilled.