I am a licensed marriage and family therapist that works with children, individuals, couples, and families. I like to help provide tools, meet you where you are, find out where you want to be, and work together to get you there. I know how it feels for life to get stressful, busy, in the way, or hopeless. I have experience in helping with a number of different concerns including but not limited to: adhd, behavioral concerns, parenting, suicidal ideation, coparenting, communication, conflict resolution, intimacy, trust issues, values, respect, divorce prevention and/or navigation, trauma (childhood, emotional, physical, sexual abuse, ptsd, night terrors), personality disorders (narcissistic, antisocial, borderline), bipolar, anxiety, depression, ocd, phobias, stress, boundaries, and diverse relationships issues (polyamorous, LGBTQ+ included). I have over six years of experience and I have a love of learning. If I don’t initially know how to best help I enjoy broadening my knowledge and growing my toolbox to find a way to help. I believe in out of the box thinking and creative solutions and I have the determination to work together to find the solution best for you and your family.
The initial appointment will allow us to be introduced to one another. we will take time to go over any questions and concerns about the therapeutic process you may have. I will ask you questions to get a good picture of your family, your life experiences, and the presenting issue. We will discuss your hopes and what you are looking to get out of your experience. We will have a chance to set some goals and help me understand where you want to be at the end of your therapy journey. This will allow us to check in throughout the process to make sure we are working towards where your end goal is and adjust throughout as you grow.
I have personal experience but I know that everyone’s journey through life is unique and dependent on many factors. I like to come into every session with an open mind and open heart. I like to take the time to understand each individual and the impact the concerns have on their life. I know that there is no cookie cutter solution and I’m willing to keep trying to find the solution that works best for each person. Therapy is a journey and I see it as one we take together. We lean on each other for support all the way through. I also love feedback from my clients to make sure they are getting the most out of their time and effort. Feedback allows me to tailor the tools and methods for optimal success and efficiency when it comes to reaching goals
I have experience with ages 3 and up with success utilizing play therapy techniques online
I’m a strong believer in solution focused techniques and I utilize them often with all ages
I enjoy exploring the stories that people are stuck in and helping individuals rewrite their stories to empower and open their perspectives adding in how their experiences can be seen as the tools of growth in their journeys
CBT is research known to be effective in treating multiple concerns and diagnoses. I have experience utilizing CBT techniques in conjunction with other tools for clients ranging in ages 6 and up with positive outcomes
Whether it’s premarital, communication, connection, intimacy, compromising, trust repair, affairs, decisions of divorce, coparenting, parenting differences, or anything in between; if it’s a concern it can be worked on. I have tools, Gottman level one certification and experience with a wide range of needs at varying stages within relationships