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Life presents many challenges that can hinder one’s ability to achieve a state of mental well-being. People often come to therapy because they are experiencing painful emotions, circumstances, or thought/behavioral patterns that are blocking their inner wisdom and unique path to happiness. It's my goal to create a non-judgmental and welcoming space to work collaboratively with you to help heal past wounds, increase self awareness, improve coping skills, and uncover strengths and resources that will enable you to move toward your personal vision of health. I enjoy working with both individuals and couples.

In my practice I begin with the assumption that every one of us has the ability to access an inner intelligence to receive guidance, healing and insight. I focus on creating an environment that is warm, accepting and inclusive, a safe and gentle space where we are able to consider the pain that keeps you separated from this Self. We will explore your inner landscape with open-hearted curiosity and nurture a dialogue with your inherent wisdom. My primary role is to help you understand the unique challenges that inhibit your wholeness, and to support you in the growth and integration you’ll experience as you accept those challenges.

Therapy presents a unique opportunity for people to find solutions/resolutions for challenges life throws at them. Walking with individuals to establish a working relationship while providing a safe environment is one of my main objectives. I am passionate about working with people. Developing strengths, visiting past victories, and exploring methods of coping are ways just a few ways to find peace, healing and hope during traumatic or painful circumstances.

My approach to therapy is compassionate and direct. I will be respectful, but I will also be honest. I routinely give homework assignments as part of therapy, with the belief that if you accomplish the task you will start to experience the change you seek. I will try to understand both the nature and context of your problem and the potential impact of change before I offer helpful solutions. I will ask you about where you are trying to go, and we will work together to develop a practical plan to help you get there.

Everyone could use support when things don't go as we expect. My main goal is to be the person sitting with you during your highest highs and lowest lows. You are not alone and you have what it takes. People of all ages need to be truly seen and heard which is what I am here for. We are all doing the best we can, yet we can desire to change and become better. We could all use a hand wading through challenging times. I will be the support you need, and we will work together to create better days ahead.

Finding the right therapist is an important step toward healing, self-acceptance, and personal growth. I help clients achieve balance; improve relationships; and live with greater integrity, creativity, and spirit. My clinical approach is devoted to providing holistic treatment that incorporates emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal solutions, tailored to the specific needs of my clients. I will help you identify and work through challenges so that you may find deeper meaning and purpose in your life.

There are many types of relationships: romantic, friends, family, and your relationship to yourself. Are you struggling to navigate any of these? Would you like someone to help ground you and establish lasting changes that serve you and those around you? I'm here for that. My practice centers on helping people who feel stuck, whether they have been in therapy before, or are seeking it for the first time. I have a background in neurobiology, and understand that change is always possible. I focus on working with adults across the lifespan, specializing in the LGBTQIA+ community and non-monogamous folks.

Brett works at Ally Counseling. His caseload is full, but he does have openings come up periodically. If Brett is not available, we will match you with another clinician or add you to his waitlist. About this clinician: Brett is a Licensed Marriage and Family who has a passion for helping teens and adults who are struggling with new or chronic issues that are preventing them from achieving their full potential in life, academics, relationships, or careers. Brett enjoys partnering with his clients to help them discover or get back on track with the things that make them feel motivated, happy, and fulfilled in life.

As we all continue to navigate life's transitions and changes, we eventually find ourselves needing guidance and support along the way. Whether you or someone you know is currently thriving or struggling in life, deciding to seek therapy can often be a helpful, rewarding, and life-changing experience. Finding and choosing a therapist, however, could be challenging and overwhelming. Not only must practical matters be considered, such as fees and scheduling, so must the therapist's style, approach, and qualifications. In other words, it has to be a "good fit" and it must "feel right."

My hope for therapy, and our time together, is that you can start to become more aware of your thoughts, emotions, behaviors and beliefs. By doing this you will start the process of empowering yourself towards a whole healthy person. We will spend time together examining each of these categories in a way that will give you a new outlook on life. I also believe balance in life is needed, and often times we lose this balance. Together we can explore ways to regain sense of self and establish balance.

Are you finding yourself overwhelmed, exhausted, disoriented by major change or perhaps weighed down by who you are, where you’re not, or just feeling off? Maybe you’re in need of extra support, even just a little. I get it. I’ve been there and would like to help.

Welcome. If you are reading this I am guessing something isn't working in your life. You may be depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, scared, or shut down. You may not know how to communicate your needs to your partner, or deal with your own complicated emotions. Perhaps you are going through a divorce or other life transition. Life is full of twists and turns, many are unexpected and can throw a person off balance. It's ok. This is normal. The truth is that you don't have to do it alone. There is hope and healing in your future.

People can live a life that is joyful, peaceful, compassionate, mindful and connected with the love that we all are. As life takes it course, we can lose sight of who we are at our essence. Patterns and habits get established that can interfere with living life to its fullest and in alignment with core values and highest priority intentions. Cognitive decisions get made that form belief systems and ways of acting and behaving in the world that are not always in alignment with our essence. Emotions can get stored in the physical body, which the cognitive mind may not always be able to fully access without support and guidance.

I practice from a place of empathy and genuine understanding as I've known what it's like to experience tragedy. My passion is working with each client who wants help and is ready to work with me in their journey towards strong and positive mental health. I've also been known to incorporate a little humor throughout the healing process. I look forward to working with clients who are committed to the work we do and will continue to attend counseling even when the work seems very challenging. In order for counseling to be successful, there must be a mutual respect, and honesty is crucial to the therapeutic relationship.

I am starting this new practice combining a mixture of out of the box services for kids, teens, and young adults ages 3-30 including nature,meditation/mindfulness, yoga, Animal Assisted therapy, and more. I have been working with children, youth, and families in a Social Work capacity for 15+ years. I have worked in schools, domestic violence shelters, residential, child welfare, and as an outpatient therapist in mental health clinics since 2013. I have worked with a variety of issues including: depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse/neglect, families in the foster care system, and adoption.

I love working with all genders and ages impacted by various challenges; anxiety, self-harm, suicidal ideation, parenting and co-parenting challenges, divorce, addictive behaviors, and substance use disorders. I specialize in treating those challenged with co-occurring substance use and mental health diagnoses.

So much of life is learning to deal with the cards we’ve been given. I love seeing people not only deal with the cards they’ve been given, but turn them into amazing card castles. I want to help those that seek to get unstuck grow toward their best selves, have great relationships and enjoy lives filled with joy. I like to use well-researched therapeutic techniques that have been proven to help people grow. In couples therapy that means drawing from the research of John Gottman. In family and individual therapy that means an integrative approach - utilizing practical therapeutic tools that help clients achieve their goals.

My mission is to connect with individuals, couples, & families to assist them in transforming & harmonizing their lives. Most of my clients are dealing with some type of trauma or hurdle in their lives and their goals are to be able to overcome this challenge. I believe my clients already have the skills and self knowledge to deal with the challenges, my job is to assist them in seeing how their skill set can be used in this specific situation.

I believe everyone can live a fulfilling life with meaningful relationships, a sense of purpose, and hope for the future. Sometimes a fulfilling life seems out of reach because of distortions in our patterns of thinking, imbalance in our relationships, or systemic barriers beyond our control. Oftentimes it is unclear what is causing our suffering and we may feel hopeless that things will ever change. But even if our outside world doesn’t change, I believe we can obtain the tools and insight to find calm and bring peace to our inner world.