Blue Shield Therapists in Columbus, OH

I am passionate about being a counselor and work diligently to help make a difference in the lives of my clients. I enjoy working with children and adolescents, particularly to assist with their development and understanding of interpersonal relationships. In addition to working with adolescents, I specialize in treating adults with autism or those who struggle with depression, anxiety and trauma. I value the time it takes to build the foundation for a trusting and safe relationship.

While I have treated a variety of client concerns, I am most passionate about helping survivors of sexual trauma, racial trauma, and those who have experienced incarceration. Helping survivors heal from past pain is something I focus on in sessions. I have worked in a variety of settings including schools, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, and outpatient counseling. I have experience with treating substance abuse, psychosis and thinking disorders, as well as personality and mood disorders. I have worked with all ages of clients but now focus on seeing adults.

Therapy starts with grace and ends with grace. I believe in looking at things from a holistic approach, which involves getting to the root. Finding a therapist can be overwhelming but give yourself some grace, change is not easy. I’m here to help you find balance and the tools to pour into yourself.

If you’re looking at this page and considering therapy, that means you are already engaging in a journey towards healing. Recognizing that you are struggling can be really terrifying. Telling your story to a new therapist can also be a difficult task. Your thoughts, feelings, and journey deserve to be both honored and respected. My mission as a clinician is to collaboratively walk with you through whatever hardships you are experiencing in order to accomplish the goals that are important to you. I adapt my approach to best fit your needs, because in my office I work for you and want to focus on what is most important to you.

Life can have a variety of challenges that can make us feel stuck. Whether it is current stressors or past events, sometimes we need help. I work with many concerns including depression, anxiety, dissociation, trauma, life transitions including entering or exiting college and grad school, and relationships. I believe my role is to offer exploration through tools, curiosity and support to move towards healing. I held trauma focused positions, including supporting survivors of sexual assault and adult survivors of childhood trauma. I have a passion for working with queer folks, nonbinary folks, and trans individuals.

**I AM NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** If you feel like you don't fit in, like you don't understand who you are, like the world isn't made for you: welcome. You're safe here. Perhaps you're part of the LGBTQ+ community or you're a BIPOC or you have a disability; perhaps you're unsure whether any of these labels apply to you, but you know the way you've been trying to fit in isn't working for you. My goal is to help you challenge traditional norms, to uplift your own story and lived experience, and to see your unique experience of the world as meaningful.