LCSW, 23 years of experience
New to Grow
Making that first call to a therapist takes real courage, but you are worth it. I would be honored to be the one to support you in meeting your goals. I have a passion for working with adults 18+ who are struggling with life transitions, motivation, self-esteem, feeling connected to others, and finding their purpose. With 20+ years of counseling/social work experience, I know we can work together to build you up and support you in learning techniques to make life a little more manageable. My intention is to help you feel more in control of your life by cultivating self-awareness, processing emotions, problem-solving, and replacing unsupportive coping skills with healthier strategies. Together we explore and identify the underlying thoughts and emotions that drive these behaviors while working at your pace. Let me help guide you to find your strengths, embrace your innate resiliency, and reach your best you. With the combination of various healing processes, we will work together with respect and compassion to develop the tools to get you to where you want to be.
During our first appointment, we will spend time getting to know one another, discussing expectations for our work together, and setting long-term goals for skills that will support your construction of a healthier and more joyful life.
I have a warm, empathetic, compassionate, and eclectic approach. I focus on your strengths, and I create an environment where your full self is welcome, accepted, and necessary! I enjoy learning new therapeutic approaches and incorporating them into my work with clients. I am wide open to feedback, and adaptable to client's needs and preferences.
I work well with young adults and adults who feel ready to make changes in their lives. Concerns and goals I am ready to work with you together on: veteran/military concerns, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, postpartum concerns, and life changes.
Develop healthier sleep hygiene behaviors and change unhelpful thought patterns related to sleep.
Identify core beliefs that are negatively impacting your thoughts, actions, and emotions, and develop strategies to change them.
Provide psychoeducation on the DBT skills, and work with clients to apply them to their lives in order to improve the ability to manage difficult emotions.
As a yoga and meditation instructor, I think that mindfulness practices are a great place to start for anyone who is having trouble getting started in therapy; a way to get to know your current state by tapping into the present moment.
I use this to support individuals struggling with alcohol and substance use disorders, but also with anyone who is experiencing difficulty with decision-making and life changes.