New to Grow
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of clinical experience providing therapy to individuals. The Story Shifter ~ Let Your Clarity Define You in the End. Live Life Fully from the Inside Out. As we gain clarity and meaning of how life has shaped us and touched us, we get to re-choose how we perceive it, let it define us in how we take it in. We can transform ourselves and life cycle moments to serve us and the world for the highest good of all. My path and journey with counseling and coaching has been the lighted path for me to shift my own story. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of clinical experience providing therapy to individuals. I call myself "The Story Shifter".
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, I want to understand your life story and the pain, stressors, and concerns that brought you to therapy. We’ll work together to ensure we’re a good fit and that my approach aligns with your needs. Feeling truly seen and heard is one of the most important human needs and it is at the heart of the therapeutic relationship as well as forming the foundation for safety, trust, and healing. I take an active, collaborative role in the therapy process and will partner with you to support your goals.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest strengths include being compassionate, empathic, and deeply present with clients, creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where they feel truly heard. I’m an active listener with an intuitive, person-centered approach, and I’m gentle while also skilled at helping clients shift unhelpful patterns and perspectives. I take an active, collaborative role in therapy, integrating evidence-based practices with a holistic lens to support meaningful, lasting change at each client’s own pace.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal clients are adults ages 30 and older who have the courage to go inward and engage in meaningful emotional healing. They are self-motivated, open to self-reflection, and ready to make lasting change. I work best with individuals who want to be active participants in the therapy process and are committed to personal growth, healing, and greater self-awareness—through adulthood and into later life.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is based on the idea that our interpretations of situations influence our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. My approach is collaborative and goal-oriented, focusing on identifying clear goals and breaking problems into manageable steps. I help clients recognize unhelpful thought patterns, understand the link between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and develop more balanced thinking.
Integrative
Integrative psychotherapy with a holistic approach combines techniques from multiple therapy models while treating the whole person—mind, body, emotions, relationships, and life context. It tailors treatment to each individual, focusing on overall well-being, balance, and long-term healing rather than just symptom reduction.
Somatic
Somatic techniques in psychotherapy focus on the connection between the mind and body, recognizing that emotional experiences—especially stress and trauma—are often stored and expressed physically. Rather than working only through thoughts and language, somatic approaches help clients become aware of bodily sensations, movement, posture, breathing, and nervous system responses. These techniques may include grounding exercises, breathwork, body awareness, gentle movement, and tracking physical sensations to help regulate emotions and reduce distress. By engaging the body directly, somatic techniques support nervous system regulation, increase emotional awareness, and promote a sense of safety, helping clients process experiences in a more integrated and embodied way.