Hello! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan with 16 years of experience. I have worked extensively with young and middle-aged adults on concerns ranging from depression, anxiety, substance abuse and PTSD/trauma to eating disorders, relationship challenges and academic & career transition issues. I am an avid runner, former college athlete and spend lots of time outdoors with my family (husband and two boys aged 7 and 10) in all seasons kayaking, camping and skiing.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
After some brief introductions, our first session will be an opportunity for you to share your concerns and what is and what is not working in terms of how you are coping with your challenges. My goal for every client is by the end of the first session we will have identified goals together that you want to work towards in counseling so that you can feel that you have a clear path forward in our work together.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I strive to be a guide on the path of each client. I think of myself as a partner in your work, rather than an expert or person who tells clients what to do or how to make changes. I believe each client has the right answers for themselves within and it is my job (and honor) to walk beside them as they work with me in their own process of self-discovery.