Clear, Resolve, Transform. I help clients discover and resolve subconscious causes for emotionaI and behavioral difficulties. The Subconscious controls emotions, desires, memory, habits, thoughts, dreams, and automatic responses. One may consciously understand the value of eliminating problematic emotions, thoughts or behaviors but unless the Subconscious Mind is reached, enduring change is unlikely. I address the underlying subconscious blocks to living a clear and free life. I have effectively treated sexual abuse, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, phobias, addictions and more. Issues are cleared, clients report being able to function with more energy and clarity. Relationships thrive and lives are transformed.

If you are experiencing confusion in one or multiple relationships in your life, you are not alone. Relationships often reflect some of our greatest difficulties about ourselves and others. These challenges can be with a spouse, lover, family, or even a close friend. Regardless of the relationship in your life that is highlighting angst, getting input from a professional outside perspective can hep you make sense of things, creating a clearer path back to stability. If you are looking for help right now, it means you have already begun to take proactive steps towards more peace in your life.

Through my 27 years of experience working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds in a variety of settings, I have realized that a one-size-fits all model of treatment is not the most effective method of providing support and assisting with change. My therapeutic approach is grounded in the latest research on human and brain development, trauma and attachment, as well as the power of unspoken words and actions. I specialize in working with women, going through transitions or relationship trauma, children, teens with emotional and behavior problems and their parents who struggle with divorce, co-parenting and parenting skills.

I connect easily with clients to feel lighter and clearer in their minds, body, and Spirit. I work with people with stressful careers in medicine, law, finance, and small businesses. Knowing the necessity of keeping a clear head and calm body, yet have been struggling with heartbreak, anxiety, fears, loss and grief that has created overwhelming stress and expectations that limits functioning. It is a challenging balancing act with career, family, relationships, along with finding some quiet time to relax. I help you master these challenges with a very confidential, (no insurance or electronic records) safe, and caring environment.

After the first session, you will have answers and clarity. Children, adolescents, and families thrive when they are heard, affirmed, and supported. Although hardship is inevitable, I believe in each individual's yearning for healing and growth. I work with young people and their families to ease the sting of adversity and to help rebuild their lives as they envision them to be. My areas of focus include anxiety in childhood, sexual trauma, childhood behavior problems, parent-coaching, and supporting mothers.

I believe that we live in challenging times. Many people find it difficult to feel confident and self assured, have peaceful, fulfilling relationships, navigate the demands of finances, family, work and home, and also focus on nourishing self care. These challenges are interconnected. They are related to how we have developed our sense of self in the context of family expectations and experiences, societal demands, cultural assumptions, and media influence. It is necessary for all of us to learn how to live our best lives in these particular circumstances. You are not alone.

Whatever may be impacting you right now, a supportive ear, a caring witness can help you understand and sort out what is going on and explore ways to alleviate distress and improve your quality of life. I have experience and interest in working with individuals struggling with anxiety and mood disorders, relationship issues, chronic health problems, women's health (fertility issues, pregnancy, postpartum issues and adjustment), life transitions, work stress, parenting and a wide range of mental health concerns. I will work with you to shape the therapeutic experience for growth and change.

At The Journey Center for Healing Arts, we are passionate about helping people move beyond their past and into a full, authentic life. Trauma affects us all at some level - surviving physical pain, emotional pain, or spiritual pain - and it can keep us from living the life we want. We want to see you thrive through your healing process instead of continuing to struggle with worry, overwhelm, anxiety, depression, grief, and unhealthy relationships.

*1-2 spots currently open for tele-therapy* Binaries are stifling. Suffocating. Living in a world with prescribed ideals, roles, and expectations is exhausting, terrifying and lonely. Maybe recent world changes (quarantine and isolation) have you thinking about your expression, presentation and/or internal sense of self as it relates to gender and sexuality. Maybe older traumas and painful past experiences have resurfaced and disrupted your path forward. If so, I’m here to help.

***Currently accepting individual clients only*** I have a special affinity for working with those in major life transitions, transition-aged young people, youth who are exploring dating and intimacy for the first time, those who identify as LGBTQ+, those who identify as fat and/or of size, those in the helping and caregiving professions, and those who identify as erotically marginalized. That being said, I fervently believe that the therapeutic relationship can and should invite work with anyone who needs support with anything.

Life can be tough. You had expectations of what you thought life would be. What you thought it would be like to perhaps be a mother, to raise a child, and to connect with your family. You imagined it, maybe even dreamed about it. However now you find that living it is not what you expected. Or perhaps not as fulfilling as you had imagined and hoped for. You feel disconnected, and maybe even guilty or frustrated.

In life, struggles, and obstacles are part of the human experience. To put it bluntly, life is just not fair at times. It is my hope and wish to help you along your journey as you navigate the obstacles in your own life. I strongly believe that in the therapeutic process the most important aspect is the relationship between the counselor and the client. For this reason my primary goal is make every effort to help the client feel safe and welcome in the counseling session.

Whether you have experienced a recent setback or are trying to come to terms with an ongoing struggle, my goal is to be an unbiased listener providing reflective and direct feedback to help you gain insight and clarity. I am a gender-affirming therapist and specialize in working with those who struggle with trauma, relationships, eating disorders, and life transitions. In couples counseling, I work with monogamous, open/poly and kink relationships.

Moving through life repeating the same patterns in relationships can be incredibly frustrating. Dealing with a relentless inner critic, struggling to get away from constant worries about if you're "doing it right," or attempting to heal the disconnect within or with loved ones can all create a significant amount of dis-ease in our lives. Having been a psychotherapist for close to fifteen years I am honored to be a consistent, objective and inquisitive presence for the individuals I get to work with. If you are struggling with sticky life-patterns, challenging relationships, or are going through a major transition, I'd love to help.

Life is really rough right now in so many ways! We have never experienced anything like what we are experiencing right now. Life has been flipped upside down, anxiety is sky high, depression is increasing, relationships are suffering, and those with children are being forced to become homeschool teachers. The sense of balance in our lives has been thrown out. We feel stuck, depressed, anxious, and maybe even hopeless. It is really important to take care of yourself in this space and reach out for help, to talk things through, and figure out how to move forward in a positive direction. You don’t need to stay stuck in this space.

Whether you are in the midst of a major life transition, fearful about your future or battling destructive patterns from the past, hold on to hope. Hope you will not have to face it alone. Hope you will get through this. Hope life can be different. Through a collaborative effort, we will partner together in mapping your road to healing. We will explore the barriers that have held you back. You will gain an understanding of how current and past life events hinder you from stepping into the life you have always desired.

My practice is with clients seeking emotional well-being, a deeper sense of themselves, and an improved ability to cope with the distress that accompanies life's challenges and problems. My approach is shaped by the principle that we all have a basic need to feel safe and to know that we matter. My work is informed and guided by the knowledge that a significant number of people dealing with emotional/mental health problems, and many of those who use alcohol and/or drugs, have experienced some form of childhood or adult abuse, trauma, neglect, invalidation, or chaos.

I am a licensed doctoral level clinical psychologist who provides individual and couple therapy. My approach is individualized based on the specific needs and goals of each client or couple and involves providing warmth and genuineness. My role is to assist you in gaining insight and prospective into the obstacles that are limiting you from living the life that you desire using a supportive and non-judgmental style that will facilitate personal exploration.