Hi there! As a professional that has worked in the mental health field for over 15 years, I am equipped to support you in your journey as you navigate life's challenges. My Christian faith shapes my values but I work with people from all background and will only incorporate faith into counseling if you request. My goal is to provide a safe and welcoming space where you feel understood and empowered to move forward in the goals you have for your emotional and personal growth. My background as a behavioral specialist working in community mental health with children, youth and their families for years, equips me in supporting adults who are diagnosed with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, or who are raising and supporting children with those diagnoses. I am also equipped to support parents in building healthy relationships with their childrens and teens. I have extensive work with couples and I am a trained Prepare/Enrich facilitator. I am trained to assist couples in walking through conflict, developing healthy communication skills, and can address other relationship concerns. I work from a CBT perspective when seeing individuals to effectively target challenges surrounding depression, anxiety, life transitions and stress.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session together, you can expect a welcoming and conversational atmosphere focused on getting to know you and your unique story. This initial session is an intake, where I’ll ask questions about your presenting concerns, personal and clinical history, and what has brought you to counseling at this time. We’ll also begin to identify your goals for therapy and talk about what you hope to gain from our work together. My goal is to ensure you feel comfortable, heard, and supported as we lay the foundation for a counseling process that fits your needs.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Clients often describe me as warm and empathetic, with a genuine ability to create a safe space where they feel comfortable opening up. I value honesty and straightforward communication, which allows me to gently challenge unhelpful patterns while still being supportive and compassionate. My approach is collaborative—I believe therapy works best when we work together, combining your insight with my professional guidance to move toward meaningful change. What makes me unique is my balance of care and practicality; I strive to be both a compassionate listener and an active partner in helping you gain clarity, build resilience, and achieve your goals.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal client is someone who is motivated to grow and open to exploring new ways of thinking, feeling, and relating. Whether an individual navigating stress, anxiety, or life transitions, I enjoy working with people who are willing to engage in the counseling process with honesty and curiosity. I find it especially meaningful to support clients who value a collaborative approach—where we work together to identify goals, build on strengths, and develop practical strategies for lasting change. *Please note I am primarily accepting individual referrals at this time. IF you are a couple seeking counseling, send me a message or reach out to me to discuss whether I currently have room in my schedule for a couple and to determine our ability to work together!
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In counseling, I utilize a variety of CBT strategies to help clients increase awareness of the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I regularly incorporate cognitive restructuring to challenge and reframe negative automatic thoughts, as well as thought records to track and evaluate cognitive distortions. To address behavioral patterns, I implement behavioral activation by collaboratively creating activity schedules that promote engagement in positive and meaningful experiences. I also use exposure-based techniques to help clients gradually confront and reduce avoidance behaviors, particularly when working with anxiety-related concerns. Additionally, I integrate problem-solving skills training and relaxation strategies to support clients in developing effective coping tools they can use outside of sessions.