LPC, 10 years of experience
Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania. I received my Master's degree at Malone University in 2015. I have worked in community mental health, inpatient hospitals, and private practice. I help both young and older adults who want to learn more about their mental health and develop coping skills. I love watching individuals be able to become the best versions of themselves. When I'm not in the office I enjoy being outside, fostering animals, and making delicious homemade foods.
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.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about the future? I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. I also specialize in women's health and reproductive mental health, including fertility challenges, postpartum adjustment, and hormonal changes. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices tailored to your unique needs. 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.