I specialize in helping couples, families, and children. As human beings, we have a need to feel connected to a significant other who becomes like a safe haven and a source of security and comfort. This person helps us to face the world with confidence because we know there is someone who cares about us. When we feel disconnected from our attachment figure, we feel unprotected and life's challenges seem to be bigger and scarier. I help people to feel secure in their relationship by strengthening their bond so that they become responsive, accessible and emotionally engaged to their partners.

"My goal is to provide a safe place for you to feel as though you can share what is on your mind and heart, free of judgment. I care about your recovery and I desire is to help you reach your full potential. I believe it is a privilege to be able to walk alongside you as you move forward in your journey towards wholeness."

Are you in pain, struggling with recent events or old patterns and you can't seem to get a handle on things? One minute, you are on the verge of tears. The next, you are out of control, or checking out to escape the wounds from the past, the stress of life, or the endless demands of other people. It spills over into pretty much everything. You ask God for help, are wornout from trying so hard and feel disconnected. What if instead of turmoil and exhaustion, you could feel lighter, a calm confidence, and a new sense of peace and freedom? It is possible and I can help.

Need someone to help you with relationship issues, anxiety, alcohol or drug abuse, or sexual addiction? I am dedicated and passionate about helping individuals and couples regain a healthier sense of self and work through relationship obstacles. My approach to healing includes the integration of psychological, biblical, and recovery principles. I work regularly with issues related to loss of self in relationships, trust and intimacy issues, difficulty setting boundaries, unresolved hurts or trauma, addictions, and spirituality.

FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. My goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, and be confident in the resilient person you are.

I believe being in an equilibrium state is one of the keys to maintain a healthy well being, however, we often face many challenges that could easily lead to a disequilibrium. My role as a therapist is to work with you collaboratively in order to address your needs, to guide you in understanding how your past experiences shape your present self; to help you in identifying your thought patterns and emotions that affect your behaviors; and to coach you so that you are equipped when dealing with different life challenges. By working as a team, you will eventually be able to restore the balance and maintain a healthy well being.

(Secure Video Conferencing is available). The joy of my work is to also identify a child's or adult's strengths, so that the weak areas do not define who they are. A correct diagnosis helps you determine the most effective help. I am a licensed neuropsychologist with expertise in how behavior and skills are related. I help families, their children (and teachers) who are struggling and/or those who are gifted (2e). These evaluations are also used in school 504 or IEP's, SAT, ACT accommodations. An evaluation is also helpful if you're concerned about memory or dementia. Affiliation: CPA; Special Needs Professionals, Board President

Since 2013 I have worked with families, adolescents, and the LGBTQ+ population, in schools, group homes, outpatient treatment facilities, and in residential settings. It has become a passion of mine to strengthen and empower individuals, families, and couples to deepen relationships and improve communication. I believe that everyone needs and deserves a safe space to be seen and heard.​

I am a Marriage & Family Therapist who uses a strength-based approach rooted in authenticity, compassion, and understanding. My approach is informed by Attachment Theory, Family Systems Theory, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. These theories guide me to help clients get unstuck from problematic relational patterns, nurture secure attachment bonds, develop more satisfying relationships, and work through challenges such as trauma, anxiety, and depression. I enjoy working with a variety of concerns including relational distress in families & couples, emotional & behavioral issues in children & adolescents & healing from past trauma.

Are you providing care to others, whether they are family or in your role as a professional caregiver? Do you find that despite the fact that you are frequently in the presence of others, you feel isolated or alone? Do you find that you experience frustration, anger or other big emotions that don't seem to make sense? You may have caregiver fatigue.

"I am often told I am too sensitive and feel overwhelmed trying to manage strong emotions on my own. On the outside I am tough, strong, and have everything together, but inside I feel so deeply insecure. I usually don't reach out for help from my family and friends because I don't want to burden them or they never seem to understand. I often don't feel understood or validated in my experiences. It would be nice if I had someone to hear my story, to be excited to learn who I am and what makes me, me. I want a therapist who can handle all my junk and won't think I'm being too much..."

Are you feeling stuck in your marriage, family relationships, or personal growth? Even the strongest among us can feel lost, unsure, ambivalent, or unhappy at times. I can help you understand and manage whatever life throws at you, and how to do it successfully. I believe you have the strength not to just survive, but to truly THRIVE.

Life is a journey where there are moments of excitement, love, joy and celebration and times when you feel stuck, lost, and isolated along the way. You might be on a path that feels uncomfortable, even painful at times and don’t know where to turn. You are not alone. I believe that we all can achieve a deeper understanding of ourselves within a safe relationship.

Do you ever feel stuck or overwhelmed? Do you feel like everyone around you is progressing while you sit anxiously waiting for your life to finally start? Are you the one standing at the edge of a pool waiting to jump in but you’re too afraid? What if it’s too deep? What if the water is too cold? You’re not alone. Sometimes we carry negative patterns of thinking from our past that serve as roadblocks to deeper levels of self-awareness. I can help you navigate through the challenging moments in life, and together we can work to uncover what is holding you back from reaching your full potential.

My specialties include couples, women, young adults, blended families, parenting, life transitions, grief, spiritual direction, and Church Leaders. There is hope for the challenges you are facing! I offer many years of life experience in my counseling practice integrated with faith-based principles to improve your spiritual, emotional, and psychological health, relationships, and other life challenges. My philosophy for therapy includes a customized approach based on your unique needs, circumstances, and goals.

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS TODAY** Welcome! There comes a time in everyone's life when talking to someone is a healthy step in bringing peace and balance to ones life. If you are reading this, you are one step closer to deciding if talking to a therapist is right for you at this time in your life. My goal is to help you feel comfortable and safe in the therapeutic process. To help build trust, that therapy can be a useful and effective tool to help achieve the health, healing and balance that you wish to bring to your life.

For many of us life brings about unexpected changes and loss. In the midst of change we often find ourselves struggling to sleep, eat or make the healthy choices we wish we would. We may find ourselves shutting down, numbing out or we keep busy, never slowing down. We try everything within our strength to ignore, run from or avoid our pain. What would happen if we stopped, found a safe person, in a safe space to turn and face our pain and begin to heal?

Are you fighting with your partner and don't know why? It just seems like every time you both try and communicate it ends up in an argument. Where once was balance between work, life, and relationship, but now there is a feeling of imbalance. Has there been infidelity and wondering if your relationship can make it through? Or it just feels like your relationship is in a rut and you don't know what to do. These are the issues my private practice is focused on, please contact me, so we can starting working on solutions today.

Are you caught in a pattern of doing the same old thing and it is just not working? Or perhaps you're overwhelmed by life's unexpected challenges. Often, these problems cause difficulties in our relationships. My hope is to provide a safe place to be heard and understood. I seek to create a connection with you built through non-judgmental acceptance no matter what your situation. After the first session or two, you will decide if we make a good team for the purpose of addressing your concerns. The fit and connection is essential for success in our sessions.

If sadness, miscommunication, or anger are getting in your way, you're in the right place. I specialize in helping couples, adolescents, and adults find a safe way to work through problems, changes, grief, and depression, without fear of judgement. There is hope for healing. I can give you hands-on tools to try at home, and even help you to laugh again. Working together, we'll set goals based on your values, then help you meet them using an evidence-based and solution-focused approach. It takes strength to take the first step. I'll meet you where you are and be with you every step of the way.