One of the deepest forms of suffering we create for ourselves is believing, “Something is wrong with me.” Chronic self-judgment, depression, anxiety, and shame can make it challenging to live with balance and purpose. Suffering is often worsened by isolation and disconnection from our emotional pain. Feelings of inadequacy make it difficult to be at home in our own body, heart, and mind, and keep us from living and loving life fully. Often, the first step toward healing is a trusting, respectful, non-judgmental, and caring therapy relationship.

As Rumi, the ancient Sufi mystic said, "Only from the heart can you touch the sky." Hello and welcome! I am so glad you have made the choice to explore the options of what it takes to live a life of freedom for yourself! Embarking on the journey towards healing takes courage! I congratulate you! The healing has already begun!

Counseling is a hero's journey. It begins with your desire for a better life. It is this inherent calling inside you that is a first positive indicator from the beginning! I practice from an eclectic orientation based on years of doctoral-level experience which includes: doctoral educator, psychology research scientist, writer, and innovator. During COVID-19 I have expanded my online counseling outreach for clients and have also written on the subject of making the "psychological shift during COVID-19." Let me help you through these challenging times. Feel free to visit WEBSITE - inspirethought.org for more info

You may feel stuck and ready for a change. You may have used your intelligence, motivation or creativity to succeed in the past, but something isn't working as well right now. You may feel disconnected in your relationships and overwhelmed by your emotions. Maybe you're very hard on yourself or have difficulty making decisions. I can help you learn to trust yourself, increase self-compassion, and improve your relationships. Therapy is a process of getting to know yourself and your strengths. Together, we can help you decide what you really want and develop steps to meet your goals.

Hey there! First, I want to say I recognize your courage in taking the first step to seek guidance, to no longer feel stuck, lost, or lonely. I enjoy working with clients from all diverse backgrounds. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, career, relationships, or adjusting to life transitions, I will help you process your experiences and achieve your goals. I also enjoy helping First and Second-Generation Immigrants lead authentic and happy lives. Whether you are struggling with cultural identity, managing family expectations, relationships, career, or dealing with life changes, I am here for you.

*Not accepting new clients.* I believe that each and every one of us could benefit from having someone in our life that truly sees us - someone that provides space for all of our parts, listens to the messages that are unspoken, and does so with compassion and respect. If you are struggling with your classes, with work, with relationships, or with life in general, I believe that I can help.

**I am not currently accepting new therapy clients until at least Feb 2021. For supervision, I can take on group supervisees only.** I look forward to working with folks who want change, but might not know where to start. Sometimes we want to change ourselves, our situations, or just how we feel. Helping people figure out what they want, what they value, and how to pursue that is what I enjoy. Change is hard, and it helps a lot to have an impartial guide, teacher and confidant who can provide encouragement, perspective, insight, validation and feedback.

We specialize in helping adults heal anxiety, trauma, and depression, and work through difficulties related to relationships and life transitions. We enjoy working with individuals and couples of all ages, genders, and sexual orientations. Each clinician has different specialties and we encourage you to visit our website to find your best fit. Our ideal client is spiritually curious and wishes to explore and honor their spiritual existence within the therapeutic context. Anyone who is serious about growing and wants to make substantial change in their life is a good fit for our practice. We offer more than a safe space to talk.

Are you engaging in life the way you had hoped? Do you desire more from your relationships? Are attempts at communicating what you need ineffective? Do you find yourself in constant overwhelm, fighting with your partner, or feeling alone and confused? Whether it's every day stress, a traumatic experience, or feeling disconnected; I'm here to tell you there's hope. In therapy I aim to address the underlying issues related to current life difficulties, rather than just treating the symptoms.

I aim at supporting individuals and couples who want to learn about themselves, build healthier relationships, be more emotionally present, and cope more successfully. I believe that through self- exploration and learning about our relationships, we promote growth, peace, and healing in our lives, thus building more fulfilling connections with others. I aim to help you find ways to improve your life and your relationships. If you are dealing with issues related to family conflict, relationships, GLBTQ issues, spirituality, or anxiety; I believe I would be a good fit for you.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of clinical experience in mental health. Making the decision to look for a therapist is a courageous one and can come from a myriad of reasons. You may be feeling stuck, lost in the chaos of life, adjusting to a life transition or struggling with anxiety. Perhaps you’re experiencing difficulties in relationships, struggling to find connections or meaning in your life. Or maybe you just feel like you need help exploring yourself and your history to come to a more defined sense of self.

Psychotherapy is an opportunity to engage in a supportive, collaborative, and dynamic partnership. Therapy is a creative process of self-exploration, self-discovery and self-understanding. With my client's goals and needs always leading the work, I draw from my expertise in psychodynamic models of "talk therapy," dance/movement therapy, EMDR Therapy, and experiential mindfulness practices, to help my clients become unstuck and embody health, growth, and change.

We feel most happy when we love, parent and work whole-heartedly. Authentic activity arises from a trust in our essential worthiness as human beings. Commonly, unskillful patterns of thought and behavior, created by past hurts, separate us from that vital sense of worthiness. Habits that once helped us survive now hold us back from self-compassion and connection. We sense there is another way of being, but we can't seem to get there. Whatever your aspiration, change isn't easy. However, when you courageously become intimate with your own suffering, you feel more authentic, alive and awake.

We are passionate about helping people create and live their best life and we believe everyone can experience their dream life when they have support and a clear direction. We love helping people reconnect, or uncover, their life’s passions through exploring past experiences and identifying what brings them joy and purpose. There is never the right or wrong time to start working on yourself and creating a life that you personally feel is worth living. We are here to help you along that journey.

When work goes wrong, everything suffers. Therapy can help. You know how it is - when you’re at work - whether you're in the corner suite, in a cubicle farm or working from home - and something goes wrong, the fallout can cascade through the rest of your life: your relationships, your habits, how you feel about everything every day. Work problems are life problems (maybe now more than ever). I’m here to help. With over 20 years in the corporate world myself, I’ve done the grunt work and called the shots. Now, as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I’d like to help you live better with your job.

At the heart of my counseling approach is the conviction that everyone can heal and make changes they desire, by combining sincere intention with effective actions. When we are in session, you will have my undivided attention as I join you in clarifying and acting upon your core desires. I strive to create a space in which you feel completely safe and seen, so we may explore your unique life path together, and steer it in the most authentic and fulfilling direction. I work primarily from an existential theoretical framework, which views human suffering as deriving from experiences that cause us internal stress or confusion.

Are you feeling stuck in an old pattern of behavior, or considering a new path in your life? I can help! I am passionate about helping people choose a more fulfilling life- whether that means working on parenting skills, discovering new passions or simply finding gratitude in daily life. We all need help sometimes, and I would love to work with you.

At the core of my counseling approach is a belief that we have the intuitive knowledge and capacity for self-healing. Various life experiences, messages that we hear from others about who we are and the world around us, and stories that we tell ourselves about ourselves can block this intuitive knowledge and cultivate doubt about our capacity to change the self and the systems of which we are part. I approach counseling as a safe space for locating in the mind, body, and spirit the sources of hurt, doubt, grief, and fear that are blocking your ability to experience healing, confidence, acceptance, and freedom.

***Sessions are phone or video only and private pay***There are times in our lives when we feel like things aren't working, but we're not sure what to do. You may feel like you've done everything you know to do, but nothing is changing. This is the time when therapy can be a great alternative to your current patterns of reacting to the world. I will listen to you and help guide you to places of understanding that you may not be able to get to on your own. I will also help you with foundational behaviors that can hold you back from your potential (e.g., sleep, nutrition, exercise, water intake).

Many people often feel depressed and overwhelmed but don’t know how to reach out for support. My goal is to help provide guidance for you to find solutions to make daily life less overwhelming, and to help find effective strategies to manage symptoms. Together, we will process situations, and learn together what works. We will discuss using different techniques, and coping skills to help find what is effective for you. We will also work to challenge negative thoughts that may prevent you from attaining goals. Along with challenging negative thoughts, we will focus on identifying your strengths.