"I am passionate about building strong connections and repairing damaged relationships. It is normal to struggle when our problems seem bigger than we can handle. My role as a therapist is to walk with you on your journey, listen, help explore your feelings and identify solutions to your life challenges. I offer a non-judgmental and empathetic environment that advocates growth and healing. I believe a therapeutic environment should be authentic, emotionally safe, and at the same time challenging with a balance between hard work and fun."

""Change is not about moving forward, it is letting go of where you are". I really value this quote and refer to it daily; not only in my life but also when helping with the lives of others. I aim to offer supports and guidance to individuals, couples and families seeking assistance in making a change for the better. My goal is to collaborate with the individual, couple and or family to build rapport, gain trust and meet the individual(s) where he or she is at in their lives in order to build resistance and move towards the solution to the presented issue(s)."

"I have been an LPC for 15 years and specialize in working with children and with adults experiencing grief, loss and bereavement. I believe in the inner strength and wisdom that resides in all of us and find joy in assisting others find that strength and wisdom."

"Over the past 26 years, I have worked with a broad range of people and am comfortable providing support around an extensive range of issues and emotional concerns."

"Picking up the phone to call for help is both a difficult and courageous act. Consequently, I honor the trust my clients place in me to help guide their paths toward a better situation. All people have resources and strengths they may have lost sight of during difficult times. With guidance, they can learn to use these strengths to help them overcome whatever obstacles burden them at this time. My goal is to find solutions to problems efficiently and quickly so my clients can feel relief and continue on their life journeys as soon as possible."

"I have 20 years experience working in the human services field and counseling those living with depression and anxiety. "

"Therapy can be an effective treatment for many of life's difficulties. But in order to reap its benefits it is important to choose the right therapist- someone you trust who makes you feel cared for and has the experience to help you make changes for the better in your life. The therapists at Tides of Mind Counseling are experienced in many treatment modalities, they are down-to-earth and easy to relate to. They have been trained to create a psychic space in which you feel safe, "held" and supported, a vital element to effective therapy."

"Making the first step and reaching out for help is often an act of bravery that is to be respected and honored. As a therapist, it is my goal to honor this bravery and to create an environment of acceptance, safety, and honesty for my clients where we can collaborate toward building a new perspective and developing the tools that will help create long lasting change and help clients meet their goals."

"Are you having difficulty communicating with a family member or loved one? Are you feeling the worry and stress of every day life may be getting in the way of your personal wellbeing? I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a specialty in providing therapeutic services to at risk youth and their families. My work with families extends to couples counseling and helping youth and young adults battling suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation and self-injurious behaviors. I have had the honor of facilitating positive change by using my warmth, compassion, and non-judgmental stance."

"*Accepting new clients at expanded practice location* Do you want to live a life with greater freedom? What if I told you that you could be truly happy, live without anxiety, and have mastery over your body and mind? I understand that everyone is in a different part of the healing process and will design a plan with you to meet your specific goals. "

"I practice individualized, solution focused therapy using an eclectic array of techniques to assist the person in regaining and maintaining an optimum level of functioning. My areas of expertise are in treating people with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship issues, life transitions, and substance abuse issues. I am versed in divorce mediation. In addition, I am knowledgeable regarding the struggle adult children are having caring for elderly parents and offer consultation in exploring appropriate alternatives and managing the emotional distress associated with such decisions."

"If you are struggling with day to day stressors and searching for an experienced professional who can help you make positive changes in your life you have come to the right place. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience helping children, adolescents & adults experiencing Depression, Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Phobias, PTSD, OCD, Adjustment Disorders, Oppositional Defiance, ADD/ADHD, Gay/Lesbian Issues, Life Transitions, Divorce/Separation, and Grief/Loss. I come with extensive clinical experience from a hospital setting where I provided assessment, evaluations & follow-up services for patients."

"No matter what stage of life we are in, people sometimes face challenges which seem to overwhelm our coping skills and leave us feeling trapped in cycles of frustration, anger, and despair. The right counselor can help you discover the resources within yourself to improve your ability to cope with whatever life presents you with. "

"Lotus Counseling works with survivors of trauma and those looking to recovery from Eating Disorders. We work with kids, teens, and adults. Kids + teens may be struggling behaviorally, have low self-esteem, disordered eating, self-injure, seem depressed and/or anxious. When this is the result of trauma or family conflict, we are able to help the family system learn how to support each other and provide a safe and validating environment. Adults may be struggling to form intimate relationships, parent effectively, have low self-esteem, disordered eating, function at work or at home, and struggle with their mood/thoughts/feelings. We help adults look at their childhood trauma, family system, and present day trauma/stressors to learn how to break these patterns that are impacting their daily life."

"It is tempting to go into discussing treatment modalities, symptomology, and diagnosis. You can see that on the rest of my profile though so let's talk about some other aspects not identified in a drop down list. I am a down to earth person who uses empathy, compassion, and expertise in my approach to client care. I have experience in in-patient, outpatient, and community settings which helps me to support individuals regardless of their treatment path. I also have been fortunate in practicing in multiple countries, which has given me alternate perspectives."

"Struggling with addiction, mental health symptoms, or chronic pain. I can help. I have worked in the field of addiction and mental health for over 15 years and can provide you with the tools you need for your recovery "

"Are you feeling isolated and depressed lately? Are you feeling anxious and worried? We have all been challenged recently with increased isolation from others and living with the unknown. Some of us have had our work hours reduced, our salaries cut or have lost our jobs altogether. Some of us have been sick. These times call upon us to summon our inner strength and learn new coping skills to adapt. We need increased support and structure to navigate these challenging times."