Family Therapy in Woodfin, NC

I have a passion for supporting children and families and have 23 years experience in the mental health field. I understand how hard it can be to see your child need support and feel lost in how to help them. That’s where I come in. As a parent/caregiver you know your child best and I can provide the support needed to help you both navigate difficult times.

Are you attracted to unavailable people? Are you continually struggling with your health? Does having a job you love feel impossible? Are you in an unhappy relationship? It can be heartbreaking not to have the relationship, health, or fulfilling work you want, despite your best efforts. Using Sex Therapy and Attachment Science, I can help you change your sex, relationship and money templates. Our sex, relationship and money templates are based on our experiences in life, especially in childhood, as well as inherited family stories and traumas. They inform everything we think, feel and attract and we can change them for the better.

Lets explore your life experience in a new and exciting way. I see suffering as an opportunity to break free from old patterns, habits, and ways of thinking that are not working for you anymore. It's a call from deep inside saying, "something needs to shift". This shift can come from exploring a relationship to a substance that you are using, and the pain, anxiety, depression, or a general sense of not loving your life that may come with it. Your unique journey is here right now, and experiencing it from a nonjudgmental perspective can be a vital ingredient to moving past whatever is holding you back from living your best life.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for helping individuals understand their unique wiring with compassion and curiosity. The more understanding we have of ourselves, the greater freedom and joy we will have in life. The brain is such a beautiful piece of us and I am continuously amazed at how it protects us when we need it to. Much of the work I do is assisting you in helping your brain and body reduce defenses when we truly are safe. I believe that taking an honest, directive and nurturing approach is the key to successful treatment. The predominate therapeutic modalities I use are EMDR, CBT, IFS and TRE.

There's a part of you, deep down, that believes that you will never be enough. Smart enough, attractive enough, successful enough, likable enough, good enough. I want to tell that fearful part of you that I recognize it's trying to protect you from getting hurt. So you never put yourself out there or take a risk that could be life-changing. I know how hard it is to take a leap of faith, because stability and monotony is safe. If you don't try to go after what you want, you can't fail. And failing is really, really scary.

I believe that most people have the answers within themselves to work through their own problems - my role is to be there with you through the process. I have experience helping people who are struggling with anxiety and depression, or who are numbing out through substance use. My clients are often working through life transitions and other challenging situations, such as relationship issues, grief, or chronic pain. Perhaps you have not been handling your emotions very well. You may even feel hopeless, or unsure how to articulate what you are feeling. Therapy is a collaborative journey to a more healthy state of mind.

You ever find yourself struggling with overwhelming emotions? You feel angry, hurt, or sad with yourself, your relationships, or circumstances in your life. You feel stuck, as if there is no way to say what you need to say or take steps in the direction you’ve been dreaming about. Maybe you struggle to hold connections with people in your life, and you find yourself wondering what happened. Internally, you hope to feel heard, validated, and understood by the people around you. Maybe sometimes you feel like you’ve got a handle on this life thing, but other times it’s a lot just to get through the day.

Limited openings for 1) in-person couples and for 2) IFS consultation for level 1 trained therapists/practitioners, solo or group (sliding scale). I'm a Psychologist with over 40 years of experience. I work with individuals and couples. Having worked with all ages over the years, I currently focus on adults. I've had years of working with families of diverse needs, now I especially enjoy working with couples. I am able to help with severe concerns and love to work with people toward their own personal growth and spirituality.