Since 2003 I have been working with adults and high school adolescents to help improve their daily quality of life. The majority of my clientele seek support for anxiety disorders, mood disorders, relationship counseling, grief counseling, self-esteem, as well as general life stressors.

I am passionate about helping people tap into and cultivate their innate resilience and strengths. My approach focuses on you as a whole person and the mind-body connection, rather than problems or symptoms, in order to achieve healing and wellness. I believe all people are capable of change and growth with the right tools, and I am honored to be invited on your journey to learning and developing those tools. Through a collaborative relationship, I strive to help you better understand yourself and your world, and to create and maintain balance and peace in your life and in your relationships.

I am currently accepting new clients via Telehealth due to COVID-19 (video conferencing or telephone). I provide a safe and confidential environment for healing; either in an individual or group setting. "We don't control what happens in life but we can challenge ourselves to control how we respond to life. That is our true strength and power". My experience in counseling those who struggle with life's overwhelming issues has allowed me to see the miracle that happens when they unlock their inner values and strength. I welcome you to join me in your journey to uncover, discover and recover the real you that was lost.

Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about helping others reach their potential, teach skills or offer insight that comes from training at Ashland Theological Seminary's Master of Arts Clinical Counseling program. As a mom who has experienced divorce, singleness and remarriage I'm intimately connected with the pain and joy that comes through suffering and ultimately growth. I consider it an honor to walk with people in the process of finding hope, healing, or direction. I also work with parents who understand that it's their job to guide their children and are willing to work to become the best version of themselves.

In practice for 40 years I have a friendly, laid back approach that encourages clients to share openly about their concerns. In the first few sessions I find it of utmost value to cover some key concerns. Stabilization (anxiety/depression, intensity, when started?) -Coping skills (How is the person dealing with emotional, mental and physical stress?) -Family background (What important issues occurred that still impact the individual?) I then use techniques and resources that will help clients manage, solve and restore the issues. I enjoy treating faith-based individuals, but I also see a number of a-religious people.

We live in a fast-paced world with lots of distractions, temptations, and negativity. It can be hard to reach out for help when these issues begin to overwhelm your life. Many of my clients come to me because they are stressed out (anxiety from work, school, family) and need a new perspective. My main priority is to help my clients sort through these everyday challenges and help implement positive change. Whether you are having challenges within your relationships, grieving the loss of a loved one, or dealing with any sort of stress or anxiety, allow me to help walk you through this journey.

My role as a clinical psychologist is to help people understand and work through the challenges they face, to guide them along a path toward their own healing and recovery, and to provide support and encouragement along the way. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment for my clients to reduce and manage distress, improve meaningful relationships and quality of life, and attain their desired goals. I want to help my clients recognize and build upon their strength and resources, to feel relieved of burdens they have carried, and to feel as though someone truly cares about their journey.

For more than ten years, I have counseled individuals impacted by trauma and addiction. I have specialized in working with vulnerable populations who have complex trauma or post traumatic stress disorder with a focus on survivors of human trafficking. Over the years, I have also had the opportunity to address the unique needs of the first responder community. Much of my experience has been with individuals impacted by substance abuse or addiction, including those in recovery and their loved ones. I have been trained in a variety of interventions that allow clients to process their traumatic experiences effectively and efficiently.

You have a deep longing to feel close to others, but feel disconnected and unsure about what emotional intimacy is. A sense of shame is never far behind your dreams of how you think life could be – how it seems to be for others. You try to convince yourself that, “Things aren’t that bad, right?” But, if you’re honest, you know things could be much better. Every time you want to try something new and interesting – deepen a relationship or take on a challenge – you imagine frightening outcomes, you overthink and feel paralyzed. You have little faith or confidence that you can create the life you want. You feel exhausted.

My purpose is to accompany you on a holistic Spiritual journey of healing, as you begin to pull up the weeds by the roots of the past, fertilize and nurture the present and sow new seeds for the future. You must be ready and willing to create an environment in which you can metamorphosis into a___________________. There is a light within you, together we will delve deep to turn your light from a flicker to a flame. You are not alone as you journey to discovering self -love, self-compassion, self-confidence and discovering/defining who you are.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I use an integrated relational approach to counseling where the client is an equal partner in the therapeutic process. Through providing a safe, genuine, and empathetic atmosphere, I collaborate with my clients to utilize their strengths and problem-solving abilities to help them experience greater self-awareness, efficacy, and healing. I hold a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary and received a bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies from Capital University.

I am a licensed psychologist who has been in private practice for more than three decades. My therapy style is to listen carefully and be interactive. I share ideas and possible experiments to test out new behaviors and confront old erroneous beliefs about self.

I know the decision to pursue counseling can be a difficult one. I applaud you for choosing to move forward. By doing so, you've taken the first step to making things better. Now comes the challenging task of finding the right therapist; someone who will be empathetic, insightful, and actively engaged in helping you reach your goals for therapy.

It is my passion to reach clients who have given up hope that they can change. If you are someone who has unsuccessfully sought counseling (or has never tried counseling) for anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, bad relationships, or trauma/PTSD, I would love to have the opportunity to work with you! I promise you a comfortable, non-judgmental space where you can process through your pain and can come out the other side being changed in ways you never thought possible. It would be a privilege to walk on that journey with you!

I help women who are experiencing stress, anxiety, or depression feel grounded, supported, and validated. I am in tune with the unique ways that stress, depression, and anxiety affect women as well as specific triggers for these issues including women’s health issues, relationship issues, identity issues, work stress, family stress, infertility and reproductive trauma.

Do you find yourself needing some extra support and space to focus on figuring out life's challenges? There are many ups and downs that we face throughout the course of our life. Counseling can offer a special place carved out just for you to work your way towards mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. Whether you are a young adult working to find yourself or a seasoned traveler of life, take the time to invest in yourself and seek a centered approach to problems.

Are you at a crossroads in your life? Maybe you’re in a relationship that is going nowhere and you don’t know if you should stay, or a job that you’re unhappy with. Has your health taken a change for the worse and you’re trying to learn what it means to be you in a body or mind that is chronically ill? Do you feel like you’re having a ‘mid-life crisis’, whether you’re midlife or not? I specialize in working with people whose lives are changing. Life is full of ups and downs, and my work as a therapist is to help you navigate it as smoothly as possible.

Are you tired of trying to overcome your problems on your own? I believe you are not alone in your challenges and that you do not have to carry the burden by yourself. I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment in which individuals can be supported in their efforts to grow and transform their lives for the better. I hold extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds in the areas of counseling, alcohol and drug addiction, postsecondary education, and health & wellness.

Are you struggling to do things you enjoy as you age? Are you overwhelmed caring for someone with a severe disability or dementia? Are you having a hard time adjusting to a chronic illness or acquired disability (e.g., amputation, spinal cord injury)? When you need someone to talk with to help you navigate these health challenges and explore uncertainty about the future, I'm here for you!

I am trained in evidence based models that target emotional experiences to restructure relationships and activate healing. I assist couples by creating an environment that safely moves people towards one another allowing for new and life changing bonding experiences. With individuals, I welcome all parts of each person as they learn to befriend, understand, embrace, and lead themselves. Because I view people as "stuck" and not "sick," it is my hope to be a part of your journey in getting unstuck. Please click the button under my picture to go to my website and find out more!