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***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS***The hardest thing in the world to do is to take the first step. I will applaud you for taking the first step in receiving counseling. Your life doesn't have to be a cocoon where only you know what is going on inside your life. Within every person, there is a desire to to be wanted, needed, or valued. No matter what challenges you face in life, you don't have to face them alone. I am here and willing to help you sort out challenges and assist you to transform into the life you deserve.

As a professional counselor, I provide individual counseling & therapy to adolescents & adults. I treat clients the way I want to be treated, with compassion, honesty, warmth, and respect. It is courageous to seek out assistance and resources that can help you as you begin your journey with healing and change. I am here to offer my support. My focus is to empower you to attain your goals and best interests. My theoretical orientation is integrative utilizing CBT, Client-Centered, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.

Seeking therapy can help you find relief from everyday stressors, overwhelming problems, or other challenges life may present. Together, we can explore these problems and find solutions that are tailored specifically to your needs, in a non-judgmental and supportive setting. I understand the strength it takes to reach out for help and be vulnerable with a stranger, so I promise to remain open minded and always lead with empathy.

**TELEHEALTH APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE** Therapy offers a safe place to face challenges in a nurturing environment. Growth and healing developed in therapy empowers those people to live courageously and authentically. Using a holistic mind-body approach, we will work together to build solutions that utilize your strengths and heal emotional wounds. My approach is trauma-sensitive; I believe that by building safety and acceptance within, you can set and meet goals that feel out-of-reach, strengthen your most important and treasured relationships, and find joy in connection.

Whether it is overwhelming day-to-day stress, high anxiety, imposter syndrome or feeling like you've lost interest in everything that used to matter, you don't need to navigate that all alone. You have already taken one of the hardest steps: seeking help! . I strongly believe you have the ability within yourself to find fulfillment, peace, healing and confidence. Please reach out via my website, e-mail or text.

*Limited Availability* My passion is helping you overcome life's challenges and achieve personal healing and growth. As we work together, you will accomplish a healthier sense of self and stronger, more meaningful and loving connections with your partner and family. Change and growth are always possible with a foundation of hope.

***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Are you struggling with issues related to Personal (stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance use, or spirituality), or Relationships (marriage, premarital, parenting, behaviors, or codependency), or Major Life Changes, or Work Relationships (Culture Competence, Culture-Awareness, and/or Culture-Sensitivity). There comes a time when help is needed from a Licensed Professional Counselor to cope with many of life's challenges. We support you on your journey toward self-understanding and interrelationships as you "Manage Your Mind" See it (understand), Do it (action), and Get it (results).

I specialize in treating clients who have had difficulty finding success with other therapists. I work with clients who experience struggles of varied severity ranging from adjusting to new situations in life, coping with difficulties in relationships, managing mood disorders, or processing traumatic events. My ultimate goal is to assist clients in learning the skills necessary to maximize the quality of life by being able to participate in it with a healthy and passionate style that results in the development of a fulfilling present and future. If you have any questions about me or my practice, please give me a call.

I believe that every parent has what it takes to help their child succeed. Seeing a child go through hardships and behavioral struggles can be difficult for any parent, however, I enjoy helping parents learn the right tools. Allow me to guide you and your child through this time of healing. I have experience working with children ages 6-17 and their families regarding behavioral issues such as anger control, emotional regulation, academic issues, ADHD, and children coming from the foster care system. I also have experience working with adults overcoming their childhood traumas.

Being vulnerable and asking for help with personal problems is not always the easiest thing to do. I am dedicated and committed to making a change that aims to empower and strengthen, individuals, families, and couples. I specialize in treating relationship communication problems, depression and anxiety, adjustment to divorce and separation, parenting concerns and addiction. As an experienced counselor, I have had an opportunity to work with those who have struggled with a variety of problems and concerns. I have an ability to remain open to many perspectives and feel that this is an important tool when resolving communication issues.

I am an experienced CPC-Intern that enjoys working with children, families, and individuals seeking to create change in their lives. My goal is to facilitate a secure environment that allows my clients to feel safe and supported. My approach to therapy is client-centered and trauma-informed. I recognize that each experience of trauma is unique, so I work collaboratively with my clients to develop a personalized treatment plan to meet their unique needs and goals. My therapy style is warm, empathic, and non-judgmental. My goal is for all my clients to have a safe environment to process their experiences.

I am taking new clients - We all want to live a fulfilling life, and that looks different for everyone. Therapy sessions will also look different for each person; however, you'll always be in the driver's seat! I will be in the passenger seat suggesting when to slow down, speed up, and make a turn, but you'll always be driving. I enjoy working with clients who know that something is holding them back from living the life they want to live. They might not know what it is, and that is okay! I am here to help you navigate that. Change can be intimidating, and I am here to help facilitate the change that you want!

Personal experience and science attest the body tends toward wellness, both mentally and physically. Of course, it's also evident life can disrupt that balance in ways that challenge and overwhelm us. My approach to mental health is positive, holistic, viewing individuals as a whole with their strengths that are as much a reality as any emotional distress they may suffer. By utilizing these strengths and through a personalized approach that uses evidence-based practices, I am optimistic that emotional healing and wellness is an attainable goal.

Life hits hard. Managing stress, anxiety, and depression gets tiresome. Let me help. I work with people who want to live full and rich lives. Mental health struggles, relationship conflicts, loneliness, and low self-esteem does not have to be a life sentence. If you feel I am the right fit, our therapy time will serve as a safe space to explore YOU. In other words, you are not defined by your symptoms, and your treatment will incorporate the many strengths that have gotten you here thus far. Therapy will be hard at times, but WE will work on your goals together, at your pace, in a collaborative and compassionate way.

Everyone struggles sometimes, but there are times when we need help to get through those struggles and therapy is a really good way to do just that! Some of the struggles that people come to talk to me about include procrastination, lack of motivation, worry, and difficulty enjoying life in general. If you find that things just don’t seem to be working out the way they “used to” or maybe you’ve just never quite gotten the hang of things, let’s see if we can’t figure out what’s going on and discuss how to get your life going in a different direction.

I am a graduate student therapist earning my Master's degree in marriage and family therapy from National University. I enjoy helping clients with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and life changes. Also, I work with children/teens and their families to improve behavior and academics. I am passionate about helping couples of all types build more positive relationships. As a Marriage and Family Therapy graduate student, I have learned the most important part of therapy is having someone really listen to your story and partner with you on your goals.