In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Every session is scheduled for 55 min, intended to support growth and help cultivate joy in a welcoming atmosphere. If you’re using EAP or cash, the first session allows us to use a more casual pace while I begin to learn about who you are, the story of your path to therapy, what kind of support and/or guidance you desire and what you hope to achieve here. If you'd like to integrate your spirituality and /or artistic expression into therapy, we’ll use part of the first session to discuss how we can go about doing that. If you’re using traditional health insurance, our first session will be dedicated to making sure I have the information needed for the diagnostic assessment and treatment plan (as required by your insurance company). When saying goodbye, you'll be given options to schedule additional appts or hold off to process our first meeting and get back to me about how you'd like to move forward.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I truly love seeing clients regain confidence in their ability to self-manage life's challenges and grow right out of therapy! My approach to therapy fosters light and love, for a sense of safety when clients are ready to examine the darker parts of themselves, their current struggles and their pasts. My open mind and creative nature help clients explore their passions, talents and spirituality to be leveraged as resources for goal attainment and long-term wellness. I have a gift of constant awareness that we are, in large part, future versions of children who were shaped by life experiences completely out of our control. This awareness helps me maintain positive energy in my work, with feelings of authentic care, compassion and empathy. I give no reason to doubt my sincerity when I share a positive observation. And when I see your mistakes, or what you believe are your most cringey moments, you feel safe knowing I always see your ever-present goodness.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I consider referrals for age 17+. You don't need to identify as a "spiritual person" or a "creative person" to see significant progress in therapy with me. However, my approach to therapy is ideal for people who are interested in customizing therapy methods to reflect their true spirit. I am an especially great fit for those who are: • Fearful of feeling judged or dismissed by a therapist because of your beliefs or ways of being in the world (I’ve got you!) • Artistic Mystics on a quest... to find light in the darkness or to generate their own light! • Motivated to go deep and evolve. • Seeking space to be cared for by an objective yet nurturing figure. • Sober-curious, or recently entered sobriety from alcohol and/or marijuana, and would like to examine the underlying issues.