Each person is unique in their strengths and needs therefore therapy must be individualized. I believe that my role as a therapist, is to create an environment where one enjoys coming in to see me and can leave with a sense of hope for their future. My style is to be my genuine self, casual and comfortable, accepting of everyone along with all their thoughts and emotions. Therapy does not have to be intimidating or scary; it can be a positive and peaceful experience.

I founded Alpine Psychotherapy and Consulting with the belief that anyone seeking help deserves to receive expert mental health services in a compassionate, caring, personable, and professional atmosphere. You deserve to have a professional who operates from a solid theoretical base and has expertise in the methods they are using. If you are looking for someone who doesn't just have you "come in and talk about your feelings", but rather takes a targeted and research-proven approach to healing, give me a call and let's set up a time to talk.

My goal and passion as a health care provider is to work as a team, with you and others involved and impacted, to develop the best medication plan and holistic approach to finding your best healthy self. I believe it is crucial to look at all aspects of your life that impact your health, such as diet, exercise, sleep, relationships. We will work to minimize medication side effects, while improving your view on life.

I believe that people are the experts on themselves and that my role as a therapist is to provide a safe environment in which to facilitate personal exploration, growth, and healing. I use evidence-based strategies including mindfulness, meditation, and yoga with a variety of issues. I work from a client-centered approach to support your journey toward wholeness, empowerment, and the expression of your authentic self in the world. We will set mutual goals together to help you to become healthier and happier in your life, and to ensure that the therapeutic process is tailored to your individual needs.

Do you feel stuck? Are you having the same arguments over and over again, or setting goals that you don't achieve? Maybe you look back and wonder why you used to be happier, have more energy, and accomplish more. You and I will work closely as a team, and you'll feel comfortable, understood, and empowered. My clients tell me they appreciate my openness, non-judgmental stance, and sense of humor.

Which of your life experiences most affect how you feel? If you said "My relationships with my _______(spouse, teenager, step-children, ex, in-laws, mother, father, friends, boss, etc)", then we should talk! Are you struggling in your most important relationships? Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? I am passionate about supporting you through the process of healing, growth, and integrating new tools to make your life happier and more successful in every way

FUNCTIONAL THERAPY is a wrap-around, holistic method including analysis of one's sleep, exercise, dietary, recreating and stress-juggling patterns. A tuned-up body/brain can significantly facilitate cognitive/emotive progress. A kaizen approach to change allows real-world, practical strategies for growth in a short time-frame. Some issues may take longer, yet with a brief, solution-focused approach many clients reach their goals within a few meetings. My approach is down-to-earth, unorthodox, humorous when needed and with gentle, yet straight-forward feedback building on strengths and resiliency you already possess.

You may be feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, and defeated. These feelings and the issues they stem from often stop us from expressing ourselves, connecting to others, and feeling grounded within ourselves. I get how lost this all can feel, which is why I work to help you regain a sense of empowerment in your life.

Psychotherapy is a way to learn more about ourselves, find options for change, and develop skills for managing difficult situations and emotions. While the "story" of pain is important, I offer clients the opportunity to better understand the roots of distress, ways in which bodies hold emotional pain, and clear options for enhancing natural resilience. For over a decade, I have helped clients manage anxiety and depression and recover from addiction and trauma. I work with LGBT clients around trauma and discrimination. With training in EMDR, Gestalt Therapy, and CBT, I offer a variety of therapies based on individual need.

Selecting a therapist for counseling, a psychologist for testing and recommendations, or a psychiatrist for medication therapy can be an overwhelming effort. Who is the best fit? What alternatives are there? What approaches work best? Who has a proven track record of caring and effective service? Questions and concerns will be addressed in your first meeting with me.

For awhile now you have felt like something is “off,” that something in your life you used to count on is missing. It’s terrifying to feel like the sense of who you are is now fundamentally different or even gone. Maybe there was a distinct moment or maybe it was more gradual, but you are now in a place that feels unfamiliar. Whatever your journey has been to get to this moment you’ve decided it’s not something you can continue ignoring. You want nothing more than to reclaim a sense of identity and purpose; a sense of control, to transition through your—health, faith, identity, relationship, and/or work transition—on your own terms.

I'm happy to partner with you wherever you are on your journey. Although change is a natural part of our lives, it's still often tough, especially if you struggle with depression or anxiety - or both. Whether you're facing transition within your professional life, from college into career, making your way towards graduation, or are experiencing challenges within your relationship, you don't have to do it alone. I am currently not accepting new patients.

It can feel very isolating to look in the mirror and not recognize the face staring back at you. Sometimes, you can feel so lost that you forget where your journey first began. Or perhaps, you never had the time to figure out the direction you wanted to go. Stress, loneliness, sadness, and pain have become your companions, and while you can feel your feet on the ground, more often than not, you find your heart and mind drifting elsewhere. Whether you are in the midst of a painful experience or have been fighting to survive for years, there is more to your life than hardship. There is hope. There is healing. And there is purpose.

Give me a call if you are looking for a down to earth Psychologist that is easy to talk to. A Psychologist who recognizes that you are the expert on you. I can help you untangle the anxiety, depression and trauma of life and give you hope for a brighter tomorrow. The path may not be easy but the reward can be great!

Healing is real and possible. Suffering does not have to last. I help clients live authentically, find more peace, and connect more to self and others by increasing awareness and acceptance of emotions, increasing body discernment/somatic mindfulness, and enhancing the body/mind/spirit connection. Feeling better comes through learning to regulate the nervous system through the reprocessing of old trauma and healing one's attachment wounds, expressing emotions using expressive arts/music/movement/drumming/psychodrama/writing/etc., learning to re-frame negative thoughts, increasing shame resilience, and practicing self-compassion.

Greetings! I've been helping clients to achieve their goals for a quarter of a century. I believe that people are designed to grow and adapt to their environment and effectively deal with their difficulties. Given the right circumstances, people can, and do, evolve into the personality and life they seek. I see people who, sometimes very rapidly, reprocess the trauma that has caused them to be stuck in a painful and unproductive life. People come see me when nothing else has worked.

Living authentically requires courage. Sometimes past experiences can feel like a barrier that has to be removed or denied. My practice focuses on honoring the life that has shaped you, and empowering you to use those formative incidents to understand and grow into your truest self. My approach is collaborative, holistic and creative. I work with a variety of treatment styles to support my clients to go deeper into self-knowledge and self-acceptance. Modern life presents sometimes-complicated and difficult situations My job is to empower you to respond to those opportunities from a realistic, authentic self.

Are you exhausted? Are you scrolling through the all of these listings unsure of how to choose a therapist, wondering if it will even help you or someone you love? You might be telling yourself you are weak, lazy or broken because you keep falling into the same hole. I hear you. I really hear you—and I get it. I understand what’s its like to feel doomed about the future or profound sadness about the past. For a few seasons in my life, I deeply struggled with a substance use disorder in an attempt to numb a debilitating and chronic anxiety disorder. My attempt to escape my own emotional pain only made it worse and led to depression

You have tried so many things to feel better about yourself but nothing is working long term. You feel frustrated, confused, and even overwhelmed. Your friends and family give you advice that doesn’t help and you’re left feeling like no one gets it. Life may even feel hopeless. You begin to ask yourself if something is fundamentally wrong with you. I get it. I’ve been there and so have many of my clients. As a therapist, I want to help you create a life where your friends and family are asking, “Wow, what are you doing differently? You seem so alive and engaged in life.”

Perhaps you are experiencing a faith transition, relationship transition, or work transition that has you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed. Going through these changes can be challenging, and turning to friends and family may be difficult. If you are experiencing these or other challenges, and have decided it is time to make a change, you need someone committed, nonjudgmental, and experienced to support your efforts. I am passionate about helping people overcome challenges to achieve a full and happy life. Email is the best way to contact me.