*Currently full and not accepting new clients* So, you're looking for a therapist? While it seems like a daunting task, it doesn't have to be. There are great people on this site, and I'm sure there's someone who you could see yourself working with. Everyone is different, which is why there are different styles of therapists, and different types of therapies. Finding a good fit is often the most important step of therapy. You want your needs to match with my expertise.

I believe that every individual can live his/her life to the fullest. Everybody is capable of overcoming their past and present obstacles in order to achieve their own freedom. As Jean Paul Sartre said wisely "Freedom is what you do with what has been done to you". I am committed to helping people to empower themselves and promote their well-being by creating a nurturing and safe environment for strength-based, culturally sensitive and compassionate counseling.

In my practice, I focus on creating a calming place where reflection is no effort. I believe in the importance of space, a space where you can walk into and fully live in the present moment with your thoughts and feelings. Life can be filled with hardships, challenges, and transitions. Within this space, I make it a goal to support all of my clients in finding their inner needs, wants, and strengths that often become dismissed through the chaos of life. I take a holistic, collaborative, and person centered approach as I fully believe the client is the expert of themselves.

For a person experiencing anxiety and depression simple, everyday activities, such as going to work, speaking in public, seeing friends for dinner or talking to strangers can become monumental tasks that often result in debilitating symptoms. If any of this is true for you there is hope.

"We don't have to do all of it alone, we were never meant to." -Brené Brown. If you are considering making the decision to enter into the therapy process, you have come to the right place. I value the therapeutic relationship in my work with clients, as it is often a predictor of achieving the goals you set. I provide long-term and short-term psychotherapy with emphasis on anxiety, depression, grief/loss, life transitions, trauma, couples, family dynamics, general relational difficulties and adolescent/young adult centered challenges.

*Not currently accepting new clients.* Choosing to enter into a therapeutic relationship can be a difficult choice. I often tell my clients when I meet them that I understand how hard it can be to open up to someone who is a stranger, but that I believe therapy can be helpful to anyone. I encourage my clients to think about therapy as "something you do that is just good for you" like other self-care, spiritual, and health and wellness activities.

It is the Mission of the Family Wellness Center, Inc. to support the wellbeing of children and families through culturally competent interventions that empower individuals to create change within themselves and their communities. The Family Wellness Center, Inc. provides innovative and evidence based comprehensive behavioral health services to communities and individuals while respecting, embracing and celebrating their differences in order to transform lives. The Family Wellness Center, Inc. works towards creating positive change and fostering a sense of hope and purpose by providing the highest quality behavioral health services.

I am a clinical psychologist with a specialty in health psychology and I can help you learn to deal more effectively with management of stress, chronic medical illness, neurologic disorders, pain and general health issues. My approach to cases is from a biopsychosocial perspective which considers and evaluates how biological, psychological and social factors impact on functioning and overall adjustment.

"Feeling like things need to change?" I have worked in the mental health field for the last 25 years with a wide variety of people. I have treated people for depression, trauma, anxiety-related issues, family problems, substance abuse, and other mental-health issues. I enjoy working with an individual, couple, or family with whatever issue that is presented. My past experience, which included working in corrections, has given me the ability to help an individual cope in the most undesirable circumstances. I have also been certified as a licensed drug and alcohol counselor.

Would you like to work toward meaningful change? Would you like to understand what's getting in the way of having fulfilling experiences? I offer a comfortable environment where you can get to know yourself better and find ways to understand how to get what you want.

My practice primarily treats children, adolescents, and adults through the modalities of individual,family therapy and parental guidance. I approach each client's issues, situations with care and compassion in order to create a non-judgemental space so they can develop their strengths and gain new insights into their symptoms and behaviors. I enjoy the process of building the therapeutic relationship as I believe that it is through relationships people can heal. Much of my experience is treating trauma; anxiety; mood disorders; and transitional issues such as divorce, adoption, loss, and relational issues.

While specializing in men's issues, anger management, and adolescent populations, I also work individually with women dealing with anxiety, loss and relationship issues. With an emphasis on strengthening relationships and self-esteem, therapy is designed for people searching for a more balanced approach to working through change. I offer family therapy, have extended success connecting with male and female adolescence whose behaviors have been labeled oppositional or explosive, and work with parents/families who struggle with how to relate and communicate with their teenager and each other.

As a therapist, I come alongside and help you to define your personal goals and develop strategies for the changes you desire. We will work together to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and others. Whether you are looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. * I am not currently accepting new clients* If you would like to be on my waitlist feel free to email with your contact information and I will reach out when openings become available.

While the news focuses on the health and financial fallout of this crisis, people aren't talking about the emotional and psychological difficulties it is causing. For some, the isolation is brutal. For others, the lack of personal space - being "trapped" with a spouse, family or roommates - causes the most stress. And for others, it is the feeling of being completely out of control and at the mercy of the situation that creates the most discomfort. We will get through this, but how we get through this - and how much discomfort and emotional damage is incurred (and inflicted) - is something that we can hopefully minimize together.

I especially enjoy supporting individuals who seek counseling settings that are comfortable, approachable, practical and feel like the approach is customized to them.

I work with people ranging from children, adolescents, and adults who seek therapy for many different reasons. Dealing with emotional pain and stress is difficult and therapy helps people learn new ways to overcome the feeling of being stuck and empowers them to move forward with their lives. Common symptoms people experience are anxiety and depression and it can be inhibitory to a person's life, leading to negative feelings. I collaborate treatment with clients dealing with emotional and physical issues that can lead to positive life changes and a more fulfilled well being.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a wealth of experience in several diverse clinical settings. I have had the opportunity to practice a variety of roles within the field. These opportunities include working as an In Home Therapist, an Outpatient Therapist, an elementary School Counselor, a Family Therapist, and a Mobile Crisis Clinician. I have successfully worked with many diverse populations facing a range of challenges. I specializes in working with children and adolescents with complex trauma histories, anxiety, depression, and many other mental health needs.

**currently on a waiting list until Sept.*** I'm passionate about providing a space where individuals and families can feel heard, accepted, & loved through their story. By taking that first step to enter into a therapeutic relationship we give ourselves the gift of opening our story to another. Brené Brown puts it best when she says " Owning our story & loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we'll ever do". I am honored to be apart of that process at whatever capacity I can.

I am a warm, empathic therapist who will help you see results and progress in your day to day life. I have never met a client I do not have hope for and have not seen make positive changes in their life. I specialize in seeing college/graduate students, young adults, young couples and young parents working through modern day challenges. I also help family's in the midst of crises (divorce, a child with a diagnosis of mental illness or struggling at college, substance abuse, legal issues, etc.)