Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety and 4 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
I am a warm, nurturing and empathic, soft-spoken, middle aged female who enjoys setting people at ease while partnering with them to achieve their personal goals. My approach is relaxed and personable, yet clinically focused in order to equip you with the tools you need to be successful in your journey. I am trained and experienced working with adults and children. I believe that a professional, yet supportive relationship is of the utmost importance and necessary to bringing about meaningful and lasting life changes. No one should feel alone in their journey toward wellness. You don't have to walk alone. I am a seasoned clinician who has worked in the counseling field since about 2000. My specialties include the treatment of anxiety, improvement of self esteem, assertiveness, personal stress/work stress and problems of adjustment or phases in life. I have practical training and experience working with children and adults. I am comfortable and experienced in providing both secular and non-secular therapy based on my client's needs.
During the first session, I will gather information by asking you questions about your clinical history of symptoms. It's an information gathering session that helps me become familiar with the problems you are facing and potential goals of treatment. Understanding the issues you face helps me to see clearly how to guide you to take steps toward personal growth. It's also a great time to begin building trust and a working relationship.
The best way to describe my approach is empathic, intuitive, warm and nurturing. I genuinely enjoy seeing people heal and take steps toward their personal goals. My clients often remark that I am kind, caring and supportive but will also be direct. I am not judgemental. I tend to be down to earth and love to weave in unique strategies and elements of treatment based on your personal preferences. I encourage you to add humor when possible, it helps to instill hope! I believe in creative solutions and practical problem solving. I am comfortable integrating elements of art, music and spirituality or faith into treatment if you choose. After all, problems in life are unique and your solutions should be as well!
My best clients are the people who are seeking therapy because they feel overwhelmed and they're tired of struggling. Stressors don't have to dominate your life and steal your peace. Just take a moment to breathe. and welcoming. Let me help you add the tools you need to diffuse anxiety, manage stress and work through your problems in a practical way. We can work together to find strategies to reclaim your life and find healthy strategies to tackle the stressors in life. Call today and let's get started!
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Theory teaches clients to identify and challenge negative thought patterns that contribute to negative mood. Noticing, challenging and replacing the unhelpful thoughts with healthier, more realistic thoughts can help to improve negative mood.
Supportive
I partner with clients and help them navigate the course in making meaningful changes. I believe that it's important to have someone who stands by you and believes in your potential to create a healthy and happy life. I build rapport, offer unconditional positive regard and collaborate with my clients to bring about lasting and healthy changes in life.
Faith based therapy
If a client wishes to integrate their religious or spiritual beliefs, I will help them to identify aspects of their faith that can help them to cope and develop resilience in their struggles.