Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Career Counseling and 10 more.
New to Grow
Hello! I have been a counselor for over 18 years (licensed in 2012). I truly believe in accepting everyone no matter what they've been through or where they're at in life. I'm flexible enough to be both direct and empathetic, engaging and mindful. I have many life experiences in the counseling field, including helping with many presenting concerns, and I'd be honored to work with you!
New clients can expect a listening ear, responses and guidance when needed, and an injection of my own personality and humor when necessary. I will actively participate in crafting your therapeutic and personal goals, and utilize my expertise to help you feel welcomed, accepted, and hopeful for the future.
I operate with "unconditional positive regard" in every interaction. I understand that setbacks are a part of progress, and will patiently help anyone through whatever they are going through. I am well versed in many types of therapy, and can adapt my approach to whatever your needs are at any time!
My ideal client is simply someone who is looking for therapy for their own goals. If they are willing and ready to open up and work on themselves, I am willing to facilitate that process. A positive mindset isn't required, because together we can help get you to positivity. I'm a realist, and I want clients to be real with me, as I will be real with them. I tend to let my personality and humor shine through in my sessions, because that's how people really are.
Interpersonal Process Therapy focuses on the "here and now" between me and the client. I pay attention t what is happening during the session in the moment, and while I value your past, childhood, and "old" stuff as it has shaped you as a person, we won't get stuck on that. We will focus on how you can work on your present self, and I will help you avoid getting stuck on how things "used to be".
I love working with couples to help them learn to appreciate and understand each other. I focus on active listening, acknowledgement, feeling heard, and understanding. Through my approach, couples won't get back to "what we used to be", we will find ways to be the "best versions of us". Couples therapy is one of my most effective abilities!
Families are complex and dynamic. I hold a special place in my heart for helping families navigate difficult situations. I operate family sessions similar to the way I handle couples, focusing on active listening, acknowledgement, feeling heard, and understanding.
I focus on Resolution Focused Brief Therapy, so instead of providing or finding solutions to problems, I help clients find RESOLUTION to them. That way, in the future, clients can expand their ability to solve problems in other areas, and resolve their concerns much more effectively than just solving them.