As a licensed therapist with broad experience across multiple areas of practice, I strive to create a compassionate and non-judgmental space in every session. With a dual Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy, I offer comprehensive insights into one's individual needs. I work with teens and adults, supporting clients as they navigate concerns such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I am committed to providing a safe, supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace. My goal is to help you gain insight, build effective coping strategies, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first sessions together, we’ll discuss what brings you to therapy and collaboratively identify specific goals you want to achieve.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I bring many years of educational and professional experience, allowing me to cultivate a positive, collaborative therapeutic environment that supports growth and healing. I prioritize creating a safe, welcoming space where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered. With an optimistic and forward-looking approach, I help clients envision a hopeful future and stay motivated through the challenges they encounter. I am committed to tailoring my therapeutic techniques to each individual’s unique needs, ensuring that our work together is both personalized and effective. Clear, compassionate communication is central to my practice, fostering a therapeutic process that is not only meaningful and impactful, but also encouraging for those seeking lasting change.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I am deeply passionate about working with young clients who are navigating anxiety or depression, often stemming from school stress, social pressures, or complex family dynamics. It’s incredibly rewarding to support them in building resilience and developing healthy coping mechanisms to manage these challenges. Additionally, I find great fulfillment in working with individual's facing conflict, whether it's rooted in communication issues, behavioral challenges in children, or major life transitions such as divorce. My approach focuses on fostering understanding and improving communication.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I frequently incorporate Solution-Focused Brief Therapy into our sessions, a highly effective approach that centers on your unique strengths and resources. This method helps us quickly identify and work towards your goals in a purposeful way. In our time together, we’ll focus on what’s already working well in your life and envision the outcomes you truly desire. By shifting our attention to solutions rather than problems, we’ll create a clear and actionable path forward—empowering you to make lasting, meaningful changes and move closer to the life you want to lead.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I frequently utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and transform negative thought patterns, emotional reactions, and behaviors. Through this process, CBT works to alleviate distress by challenging unhelpful thinking and fostering healthier, more adaptive ways of responding to life's challenges. By shifting these patterns, CBT not only reduces emotional discomfort but also promotes lasting improvements in mental clarity, emotional resilience, and overall well-being.
Faith based therapy
As a Christian, I have been trained to incorporate faith-based therapeutic methods that seamlessly integrate spiritual and religious beliefs with proven therapeutic techniques. This approach is designed to foster healing, personal growth, and well-being, while honoring the unique values and beliefs that are central to each individual's faith. By blending spiritual guidance with evidence-based practices, I aim to create a supportive environment where both emotional and spiritual healing can thrive.