As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master’s of Science in Community and Trauma Counseling, I bring both professional insight and a personal touch to our work together. I’ve supported individuals through various challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, unhealthy coping strategies, adjustment challenges, relationship difficulties, family dynamics, and LGBTQIA+ support. I am committed to providing personalized care, tailored to your unique needs and challenges, so you can move forward with confidence, clarity, and a greater sense of stability.
From our sessions, you can expect to walk away with a clearer sense of yourself and some practical tools to help you move forward. Along the way, you’ll find our sessions to be genuinely relatable and authentic. I aim to create a space where you feel understood and supported, with a touch of humor to make the process feel a bit lighter and more engaging.
My approach blends empathy with practical strategies, making our sessions not just effective, but also meaningful and engaging.
With years of experience in different settings, I’ve had the privilege of working with adolescents, young adults, and adults. My background includes everything from providing immediate intervention services for individuals facing escalated emotional and behavioral challenges, delivering intensive in-community support, collaborating within the school system, and offering outpatient counseling. I often work with clients dealing with deep-seated trauma that affects their daily lives and makes it hard to build healthy relationships. My goal is to help you navigate these challenges and find a path to healing and stronger connections.
I have extensive experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help individuals manage anxiety, depression, and overthinking, all through a trauma-informed lens. I recognize the impact of past experiences on current thoughts and behaviors, and I integrate trauma-sensitive approaches to ensure clients feel safe and supported. I focus on helping individuals identify and challenge negative thought patterns, teaching practical tools such as cognitive restructuring and relaxation techniques to reduce distress.
I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help individuals develop emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, especially for those struggling with intense emotions or relationship challenges. Incorporating a trauma-informed perspective, I guide individuals in balancing acceptance and change through mindfulness practices, emotion regulation skills, and building healthier coping mechanisms. By fostering self-awareness and teaching individuals how to navigate emotional crises more effectively, DBT helps to create a more balanced, fulfilling life, while promoting greater emotional resilience and interpersonal harmony.
I integrate Trauma-Informed Care into my practice to create a safe and supportive environment for individuals, recognizing the profound impact trauma can have on their emotional and psychological well-being. By emphasizing safety, trust, and empowerment, I help individuals process past experiences at their own pace, while validating their emotions and fostering resilience.