I became a therapist as a second career. In my first career, I worked in marketing and analytics. I graduated with a BA in Advertising with a minor in Marketing. After working in the advertising, research, and business, I went back to school to get my Masters in Counseling and I started my counseling career. I have experience working with eating disorders in a residential facility and I am working on an eating disorder certification. I was a competitive runner about 10+ years ago which helps me understand athletes. Lastly, I have experience helping teen girls and women work through feelings of anxiety and depression.
In the first session, I like to get to know my clients. In order to do the meaningful therapeutic work, clients need to feel safe, secure, and heard.
I am empathic, compassionate and have a heart for helping people. I have a good balance of challenging clients and showing grace.
I use a variety of approaches such as client centered, cbt, and dbt. I approach each client with a non judgmental stance and aim to help each person find hope and healing.