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LIFE...Let's figure it out together! Anxiety? Relational Troubles? Things can get better. We all struggle. No mater what you're dealing with, I am here to help! Learn how anxiety works, learn new coping skills, and discuss how life is going for you. I am an educated, trained, confidential professional with life experience and wisdom to guide you to improve your quality of life. Don't wait any longer. Life can be very short or very, very long. Call today and let's chat about your situation. Make that first step. When we know better, we do better.

If you've tried therapy before and "got nowhere," or had a therapist who didn't give much direction, or teach you skills - look no further! My overarching goals are to help you become more fulfilled in life, empowered, authentic, calm / in control, and to become the person you want to be, as quickly as possible. I work with anyone who is struggling with any type of anxiety / trauma, panic, anger, relationship issues, reactivity, depression, adjusting to life's changes, loss, codependency, people pleasing, perfectionism, narcissistic trauma, religious trauma, anger, avoiding, assertiveness and boundaries.

I am licensed in MO and offer telehealth sessions throughout the state. I work with adult women 18+ on issues relating to relationships, life transitions, co-dependency, self-awareness/worth, grief, anxiety, stress, chronic illness, pre-pregnancy/pregnancy, parenting, mid-life, therapy as self-care, among others. I also offer parenting education/coaching. Together we will understand your story and develop new perspectives. Building self-awareness is empowering and will bring you freedom and flexibility as you navigate the adversity of life.

I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to form a close working relationship to resolve their concerns. I appreciate straightforward communication where clients provide me with honest feedback regarding the helpfulness (or not) of the interventions I recommend. With this information, treatment is adapted to fit the client's preferred style for healing. Clients and I forge a emotionally healing relationship wherein we identify treatment strategies to enhance emotional well-being, problem-solving, communication, symptom reduction, and personal growth.

I believe we all have the right to our own belief systems but often times sharing those with someone who is a complete stranger can be intimidating. I offer you a safe space to be YOU. I am a spiritual being that is open to embracing dialogue around non-traditional ways of thinking and believing. Because the client-therapist is an important relationship, my goal is to provide a high-quality service to you that includes quick and responsive communication as well as a huge library of resources to give you the tools you need for an action based and humanistic therapy process. I enjoy working with women and couples!

I am dually licensed in Marriage & Family Therapy and Addictions Counseling. I offer services in Kansas and Missouri.

I am grateful to have been a part of helping so many individuals, couples, and blending families resolve their issues over the past 35 years. While the experience has honed my therapy skills, each new person or relationship is unique and requires exploring solutions that fit their individual personality.

Coming into therapy can be difficult, especially for people of color or African Americans. It’s important to be understood and be valued for who you are. Culture and ethnicity are a major part of who we are. You need to know that you will be heard and not judged. You must feel safe. It’s vital to know your therapist will partner with you to get the exact help needed. Each person needs effective tools that they can use outside of therapy sessions. These tools are tailor made to help them achieve success in feeling better and to move forward with life goals. When a client puts in the hard work to change, amazing things happen!

I have significant experience working with high school and college age students with their individual issues and helping their families work through family conflicts that arise during these developmental years. In the process of this, I have worked extensively with persons experiencing anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, identity issues, self-harm, bullying and interpersonal conflict. By virtue of working with families in these developmental stages, I also am asked to do pre-marital and marital therapy for a variety of age groups.

Love and nurturing are the cornerstones of my practice. From my youngest clients to my oldest, I believe that a positive connection in a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere encourages and empowers the children, families and adults I work with to heal and grow from the inside out! My focus for the past 10 years of my career has been on supporting children, families and individuals to reconnect with each other and themselves in a way that enhances their sense of peace, joy and fulfillment.

Were/are you a first responder? Feeling overwhelmed? Anxiety that catches you off-guard? Nightmares? Depressed? Hopeless? Finding it hard to return to "normal"? Adrenaline won't calm down? Had as much as you can take? Want some help? Please call me.

Our practice focuses on sexual addiction - for the addict, the partner and the couple. If you struggle with sex addiction (including pornography) you need someone who understands this addiction and has a plan for your recovery. We do. If you are the partner of a sex addict, it's important to take care of yourself and seek counsel from a compassionate therapist who understands your situation. Both the addict and the betrayed partner get better faster with a highly trained, highly focused supportive therapy team. Men and women have regained and even improved relationships through their work with us.

Many people experience trauma or other hardships that interfere with their life. Depression and anxiety can make it difficult to function. Extreme emotions can be overwhelming and distracting. I incorporate multiple science based approaches in therapy to make sure that individuals both have the skills to function, and can live their life to their full potential. I am experienced in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which is an excellent tool for dealing with unresolved trauma. I will work with you to find the the best tools that will encourage healing and foster growth.

I am only seeing clients virtually at this time. I have gravitated toward working with people who have experienced trauma, anxiety and depressive issues. I provide a judgment-free, supportive setting and aid the client in identifying their own inner strengths to help them find solutions to whatever difficulties they are experiencing. People want to feel safe and valued and I believe I can help with this. I believe people want quality services at a reasonable price. I can provide this as well.

As someone who is grieving or suffering through a life transition, you often find yourself wondering will I feel better, can I feel better? It seems like you’ve tried everything but nothing seems to work, at least not for very long. Imagine what it would feel like to move forward, what would it be like if your life wasn’t controlled by your pain? A life transition can be planned or unplanned, positive or negative. They may be dramatic as in accidents, death, divorce, job loss or serious illness or can come from positive experiences such as getting married, going away to college, starting a new job, moving away or giving birth.

Counseling is a very personal endeavor, therefore finding the right counselor is a big decision. You'll want someone who can understand what you're going through. Maybe right now you are in a place in your life where you're not sure what the next step is to take. Maybe you have found that your relationships are unsatisfying, you are unhappy in your career, or your kids are stressing you out. I would like to work with you through your challenging situation and help you live a more fulfilling life.