(she/her)
New to Grow
I am a woman who has spent most of my life trying to cultivate better relationships. I am from a Southern Baptist family background who wanted to rebel against this. I am non-religious now and has sustained a healthy balance with my family. I am 12 years post-divorce. The divorce taught me a lot about myself and what I wanted out of a romantic relationship. I am consistently finding new friendships and new people to relate to in my life. I enjoy traveling and seeking out new things to try. I am also a late bloomer in the profession: started grad school when I was 38. My main goal and desire for anyone I encounter is for them to find their own path, whatever that looks like for them.
Our first session will be a quick get to know you. I want you to feel as comfortable as possible. I am not here to judge or to shake my head and ask "how does that make you feel" with every sentence. I want to know you as a friend would like to know you. That can take time depending on how open you want to be.
I think what makes me unique is seeing perspective. There is no right or wrong way and I want to see how you view the world. What makes you different and what strengths you have. I try to laugh and make silly jokes when it is appropriate.
I enjoy working with couples who are open to learning how to be a better partner but also a better version of themself in a relationship. A client who is concerned with a relationship as a whole: relationship with themselves, a relationship with their family, a relationship with their friends, and/or a relationship with their romantic partner(s). I also work well with individuals/couples who are in poly relationships. If you are the client who is willing to do the work, I am the therapist that wants to work with you.
Gottman method
I am Gottman Level 2 trained and use this method to help my client's achieve better results in their relationship.
Motivational Interviewing
I utilize MI to help guide client's wants and needs in their own life and a chance to achieve this for themselves.