LPC, 10 years of experience
Hello! I'm so glad you took the time to check out my page. Let me start by introducing myself a bit more. I am a compassionate and experienced therapist who specializes in supporting adults through anxiety, depression, trauma, postpartum challenges, and life transitions. With a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach, I help clients move through difficult symptoms with clarity, resilience, and self-compassion. I strive to offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where individuals feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal and grow. Whether navigating a period of uncertainty or carrying the weight of longstanding emotional pain, clients often describe me as deeply attuned, grounding, and gently encouraging with a mix of humor. In addition to my work as a therapist, I find fulfillment and balance in my personal life through fostering animals and sharing my home with several beloved pets. I'm a passionate DIY enthusiast who enjoys creating things with her hands—whether it's a new home project or a handmade gift. A lover of the outdoors, I spend my free time hiking, gardening, or simply soaking in the peace of nature. These personal joys enrich my therapeutic work, reminding me of the importance of connection, creativity, and the healing power of slowing down.
Our first session is dedicated to learning more about you and the therapy process. I'll give you time to tell me more about your history and current concerns. I'll make sure to explain how therapy works and all intake forms. After that, we will dive into the more challenging concerns that are bringing you to therapy. This helps us to work together on developing a tailored plan for your therapy goals.
Over the years, I have gained a wide variety of experience in working with various populations and mental health concerns. I love learning more about the individuals I'm working with as I feel it helps to strengthen rapport. I work hard to provide empathy, humor, psycho-education, and safe places for individuals to learn and challenge themselves in order to achieve personal growth.
With a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach, I help clients who want to move through difficult symptoms with clarity, resilience, and self-compassion. I strive to offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where individuals feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal and grow. Whether navigating a period of uncertainty or carrying the weight of longstanding emotional pain, clients often describe me as deeply attuned, grounding, and gently encouraging with a mix of humor. I’m LGBTQ affirming and committed to creating a safe, inclusive space where all clients feel respected and supported in their identities. In addition to individual therapy, I offer Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) to support families in building stronger, more connected relationships. Whether you're seeking support for yourself or your family, I strive to provide a safe, affirming space for healing and growth.
I enjoy using DBT to help individuals recognize that we can both honor an emotion, and that the intensity of our emotions can often be the source of discomfort. This can help us learn more about our reactions to situations/people and help us to validate our feelings.
I find that CBT can be a helpful tool in addressing the connection between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
I am trained in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. This helps both caretakers and children learn boundary setting and communication skills through play therapy.
Motivational Interviewing is great for anyone looking to move forward with goals and make difficult changes in their life.