New to Grow
I’m an easy‑to‑talk‑to, compassionate /empathetic therapist who helps adults feel grounded and reclaim the pen in their story. I support anxiety, trauma, grief, emotional eating, family stress, depression, and life transitions with clarity, steadiness, and evidenced based practical tools. I love nature and animals. I am approachable, supportive and honest offering a steady approach to help you achieve your goals.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
During our first visit, you can expect to meet a real person—someone who moves through life navigating real situations just like you. My style is laid‐back, empathetic, engaged, and direct. That means I show up as myself: warm, present, and genuinely interested in understanding what you’re carrying. Our first session is relaxed and focused on getting to know you. We’ll talk about where you’ve been, what you’ve been managing, and what you hope to move toward. When I’m direct in therapy, it simply means I’ll offer honest reflections, gently name patterns I notice, and help you get to the heart of what’s keeping you stuck—always at a pace that feels safe and respectful. Together, we’ll begin shaping a path forward that supports your goals and your well‐being.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My style is unique because I blend warmth, real‑person presence, and direct insight in a way that helps people feel both safe and genuinely understood. I create a calm, grounded space where clients can slow down and be honest about what they’re carrying, while also offering practical, evidence‑based tools that help them move forward. I listen deeply to people’s stories and help clients make sense of their patterns without judgment. I also bring a rare strength in supporting clients whose emotional experiences show up in their bodies and eating patterns, especially when medical concerns are involved. My approach helps people feel grounded, hopeful, and capable of real change.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I have a special passion for supporting persons, teens and adults, who struggle with navigating grief, low self‑worth, panic attacks, anxiety, OCD, and depression or fears that make it hard to pursue their goals. My approach helps clients of all ages feel understood, grounded, and supported as they build healthier patterns and move toward the life they want using evidenced based therapy to achieve your goals.
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
Health/Medical Issues
Christian
Woman
Adults (18 to 64)
Children (6 to 12)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Indiana
Arlo
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In our work together, we’ll identify patterns that keep you feeling stuck and learn practical skills to challenge unhelpful thoughts. My approach is direct, supportive, and focused on helping you make meaningful changes that fit your real life.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
I use CBT‑I to help you understand the habits, thoughts, and patterns that keep your mind and body stuck in sleepless cycles. Together, we’ll identify what’s disrupting your rest and build practical routines that support deeper, more consistent sleep. My approach is structured, supportive, and focused on helping you retrain your sleep system so you can feel more rested, clear‑headed, and in control of your nights again.
Grief Therapy
I support clients through grief by creating a calm, compassionate space to process loss at their own pace. Together, we explore the emotions, questions, and changes that come with losing someone or something meaningful. My approach is gentle and grounding—focused on helping you make sense of your experience, honor what you’ve lost, and find steady steps forward as you rebuild your life.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
I use Internal Family Systems to help you understand the different “parts” of yourself—like the parts that protect you, the parts that feel overwhelmed, and the parts that carry old wounds. Together, we create space for each part to be heard without judgment, so you can move toward more balance, clarity, and self‑compassion. My approach is calm, curious, and supportive, helping you reconnect with your core strengths and inner wisdom.
Supportive
I help clients understand the emotional patterns that drive their eating habits—whether it’s stress, overwhelm, trauma, or using food for comfort. Together, we explore what your eating behaviors are trying to communicate and build practical, compassionate strategies that support both your emotional wellbeing and your relationship with food. My approach is non‑judgmental, steady, and focused on helping you feel more in control and more connected to yourself.