LCSW, 18 years of experience
Are you feeling it’s time to work on yourself but don’t know where to start or what to do? Are you tired of feeling weighed down by unhappiness, worry, and overwhelm? Are you struggling to let go of behaviors and habits that aren’t serving you well? Throughout my 18-year career, I have gained extensive experience treating clients experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, chronic illness, and substance use issues. I also treat clients that struggle with self-esteem, body image issues, and disordered eating. I help my clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves, develop skills to better manage challenging emotions, and develop and strengthen healthy behaviors and coping skills.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions before asking questions that help me gain an understanding of your current challenges and how they are impacting your daily life. This will help me create a plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Seeking help takes strength and courage. I approach the therapeutic relationship with compassion and empathy and provide a supportive and accepting space for clients to share their struggles, challenges, and fears. So, what do you think? Are you ready to take the next step? Let’s get started.
I enjoy working with clients that have come to therapy to gain a greater understanding of themselves and are eager to make improvements in their life. They are seeking guidance for how to navigate life's challenges and to learn strategies to help them make progress towards their goals.
When using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I support clients in shifting how they relate to difficult thoughts and emotions. Instead of trying to avoid or control discomfort, I help them accept these experiences as a normal part of being human. Through mindfulness and present-moment awareness, clients learn to observe their thoughts without becoming entangled in them. As they identify and connect with their core values, they’re encouraged to take purposeful actions that reflect what truly matters to them. Over time, this process builds psychological flexibility, allowing clients to navigate life’s challenges while moving toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
When using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I help clients see how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. Together, we identify negative thought patterns and explore how they impact emotions and actions. I guide them to challenge those thoughts and replace them with more balanced ones. We also work on practical strategies, such as goal-setting and building coping skills. It’s a structured, collaborative process focused on present issues and real-life change.
When using a strength-based approach, I focus on what's right with my clients rather than just their problems. I help them identify inner strengths, past successes, and values they may have overlooked.