LPC, 15 years of experience
I’ve known since I was nine years old that I wanted to become a therapist—it has always been my lifelong dream. My journey began in a community mental health facility, where I gained valuable experience working with major mental illnesses and teaching practical skills. That foundation shaped me into a therapist who empowers clients to help themselves and build stronger, more meaningful connections with others. Outside of my work, I enjoy gardening, crocheting, camping, and spending time with my pug. I’m also an avid reader, especially of romance novels. Family is a big part of who I am—I’m a wife, mother, stepmother, grandmother, and proud parent of both boys and girls, including twins. These diverse life experiences give me a unique perspective and help me relate to clients on many different levels.
We will go over some procedural topics such as privacy and cancellation policies. I will ask you about your life and current symptoms. It will be a broad overview of issues that we will then discuss in later sessions. I will ask you about previous therapy experiences and the pros/cons. If we have time we can go over some coping strategies and pick goals for the week.
I bring eight years of experience working in community mental health (over 10 in the counseling field), where I had the privilege of supporting people with a wide variety of backgrounds and diagnoses. I am a Certified Adult ADHD Specialist and hold a “Food is Medicine” certification, which allows me to integrate both mental and physical wellness into my work. My approach to therapy is highly conversational, creating an easy, comfortable space where clients can feel heard, understood, and supported.
I love working with people who are in the preparation and action stages of change. I enjoy exploring how the past impacts the present, and I provide education on diagnoses, symptoms, and coping skills to support growth. I also appreciate when clients are open to using humor—even a little sarcasm—as a way to make therapy approachable, real, and effective.
I have a masters in Christian Counseling, I use your beliefs to inform your treatment.
This is my primary modality and I use it is all of my sessions
This modality is used to help you determine your path and find your inner motivations
This is used to educate you on diagnoses and symptoms management
I use this modality to help us understand how your past impacts your present