LPC, 20 years of experience
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor with two decades of experience, I specialize in helping adults navigate addiction, mood disorders, and trauma. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic theory, tailored to meet your unique needs. Our work together begins with creating a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and understood. In our initial sessions, we’ll build a strong therapeutic relationship and clarify your goals. From there, treatment will focus on addressing your immediate concerns while cultivating long-term resilience, emotional wellness, and insight into the deeper patterns that shape your life. Whether you're seeking relief, clarity, or transformation, I’m here to walk alongside you with expertise, empathy, and unwavering support.
Your first session is all about creating a space where you feel safe, supported, and heard. We'll begin by exploring what brings you to therapy and identifying the concerns you'd like to address. I’ll ask questions to better understand your history, current challenges, and goals—always at a pace that feels comfortable for you. Together, we’ll begin building a strong therapeutic relationship, which is the foundation for meaningful progress. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, share what’s most important to you, and collaborate on a treatment plan that reflects your needs and values. Whether you're seeking relief, clarity, or long-term change, our first meeting is the starting point for a personalized journey toward healing and resilience.
I have a dual expertise in Mental Health and Substance Use. I don't just treat symptoms; I understand the complex interplay between addiction, mood disorders, trauma, and behavioral patterns. My training and experience position me as a rare clinician who can navigate both acute crises and long-term recovery. I do not rely on a single framework. Instead, I draw from CBT, DBT, MI, Somatic Experiencing and Psychodynamic theory to tailor treatment to each your needs. This flexibility allows me to meet you where you are—whether you need structure, insight, motivation, or emotional processing. Initial sessions are structured yet warm, designed to build trust quickly while establishing clear therapeutic goals. You will know what to expect, feel safe, and begin seeing progress early. I balance short-term symptom relief with long-term skill-building, helping you develop emotional resilience and insight into the deeper drivers of your distress.
I specialize in working with adults who are navigating complex life challenges and are ready to engage in meaningful, goal-oriented therapy. Many of my clients are facing concerns such as addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions—and are seeking not just relief, but lasting change. I’m particularly well-suited to support individuals who: - Feel stuck or overwhelmed and want a structured, evidence-based path forward - Are motivated to understand the deeper patterns behind their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors - Value a direct yet compassionate approach that blends insight with practical tools - Are navigating recovery, rebuilding after trauma, or managing mood-related concerns - Appreciate clear goals, measurable progress, and a therapist who brings both clinical expertise and genuine care Whether you're seeking clarity, emotional resilience, or support through a difficult season, I offer a collaborative space where you can explore, heal, and grow—with a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and strengths.
We will use CBT to build healthier coping skills and thoughts patterns by changing how your think about and respond to problems.
DBT is a combination of CBT and Mindfulness that is especially effective for individuals who experience intense emotions. DBT is based on four core skills sets that teach you how to effectively manage your emotions, cope with life situations and be more effective in relationships.
Interpersonal therapy is an effective treatment for depression and other mood disorders, is short term in nature and focused upon your relationships and social interactions with others.
Motivational Interviewing, MI, is an approach for long lasting behavior change. I use MI with individuals who are struggling with readiness for change or establishing lasting change.
Trauma Informed Care is an approach to treatment in which the caregiver acknowledges the effects of past negative experiences from trauma upon the individual. I utilize TIC with every individual however am also trained in specific trauma treatments should a more specific approach be indicated.