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As a therapist with a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, I strive to help families and children of all ages who are struggling and can’t seem to find the right direction. I have specialized training in Structural Family Therapy which focuses on the emphasis on boundaries within families and how the family ultimately functions. My primary focus is working with children, adolescents, and families of all sizes.

I believe in using a nonjudgmental and supportive approach to therapy - which will allow even the most anxious person to feel comfortable processing through their concerns. I will help guide you to answering your most powerful internal questions.

Using evidence-based techniques, I will help you look for patterns in the way you are thinking or acting that may be causing problems, often rooted in trauma. I will help you establish healthier relationships, develop better coping skills, and aid your ability to connect to your body and emotions while learning to regulate them effectively. Using a genuine and goal-focused approach, you can be assured that whatever issue you have come to therapy to address, I will work to gently, but firmly encourage you to help resolve it.

A basic theme in behavior can be viewed as a directional thought process. If we think it, believe it, we can become it. This thought process can apply to how one handles a problem. There are times that problems interfere with daily life in such a way that it grows into an overwhelming place of emotional discord in our personal and/or professional lives. Stress, anxiety, depression, and premarital/marital issues can be metaphorically high on the Richter scale for mental health therapy. These factors can also be connected to deeper issues related to human behavior. Welcome services are provided for individuals, couples, and families.

Welcome to my profile! If you ponder, "Why am I like this?" know that you're not alone. Many clients I've worked with share similar sentiments. Do you struggle with low self-esteem, feelings of not being good enough, finding it hard to set boundaries, or overwhelming feelings weighing on you?, Do you struggle to prioritize self-care amidst life's demands? Is all of this overwhelm showing up in your relationships? Together, we aim to cultivate healthier emotional management, rebuild your life, and conquer the obstacles that hinder your progress. Let's embark on this transformative journey towards a more fulfilling and empowered you.

Sound Familiar? You long for more joy in your life yet notice yourself avoiding your feelings, staying distracted, always on the go or shutting down completely. “I’m fine,” you say, “just tired”. But, when you avoid your feelings they tend to come out in other ways: racing thoughts; feeling unfocused; lack of sleep or oversleeping; reaching for alcohol, food or other substances; lashing out at loved ones; isolating yourself and then beating yourself up for these things. Then you find yourself falling down the rabbit hole of judgment, self-doubt and exhaustion which leaves you feeling stuck and even further from the joy you desire.

My theory is to promote positive reinforcement. Choices should be used to provide a model for understanding human emotions, behaviors and thoughts. Understanding choices in decision making will give you the encouragement to move forward.

From 2002 until 2014 I was an Adolescent Therapist and Clinical Administrator at Logos School. Throughout my professional experience I have guided many adolescents, young adults and their families toward attaining their emotional, social and academic goals. I have established effective therapeutic relationships with individuals suffering from a variety of disorders and issues including but not limited to: Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Bipolar, OCD, ODD, Conduct Disorder, grief and loss, self-injurious behavior, school phobia, substance abuse and others. I believe that everyone has a voice that deserves to be heard and I am here to listen.

I work with the healers and helpers who not only have seen the worst in their work, but also have a personal history of trauma. So many in the healing and helping professions have painful backgrounds that have fueled their fire to care for others. Healers experience some of the worst and most rampant burnout which can stem from a number of places including vicarious trauma and having past traumas triggered by clients, systems, and the overall work. Move from an inner place of fear, imposter syndrome and co-dependency to a place of inner security.

I have several years of experience and training in the field of sex addiction and betrayal trauma and am currently working toward my Certified Sex Addiction Specialist (CSAT) certification through IITAP.

Since you have found yourself here, reading this, I will assume that you are one of the 7.9 billion humans on this planet struggling to make sense of our crazy world. Maybe you have found yourself feeling overwhelmed by sadness and stress. Maybe the pandemic has left you feeling anxious and alone. Maybe your relationship is bringing you more pain than joy. Maybe you have a sense that there is something more to be discovered about yourself. No matter what you are going through, you should know that you are not alone!

Looking for a therapist to help you get from where you are to the better life you seek can be overwhelming and confusing. I believe YOU are the expert on your life, and when you choose to work with me I respect and listen to you. I have had training in powerful, up-to-date approaches that bring about fast and effective relief for many problems, but nothing is more important than learning from you and working with you to make things better.

Life can be messy. It’s full of change and transitions that can lead to feelings of uncertainty or anxiety. You may seem OK on the outside, but inside you're stressed, feeling stuck, and full of self-doubt. You don't have to figure this out on your own. My passion is helping individuals identify their strengths and reach their full potential. With a combination of counseling and coaching techniques, I'll help you create strategies to overcome life's obstacles. Whatever season of life you're in, and whatever you need to work through, I'm here to offer support and help you to become your best self.

As a social worker for more than 25 years, I provide therapeutic and play therapy services to children and teens ages 10-20 who experience a broad range of issues. My approach is collaborative, designed to help people feel better and function more effectively.

I work with children and adolescents from the ages of 6-18. Adult individual therapy ages 19-55.