LPC, 19 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
Hi! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona. I have been providing therapy since 2006. I am certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF CBT). I work with a variety of mental health areas, including mood, grief and loss, self-harm, and more. My primary experience has been with adolescents while working in Residential Treatment. I provide telehealth and in person sessions. For in person sessions, I do pet assisted therapy with Bean, my chocolate labrador retriever, as a Certified Pet Therapy Team. I enjoy using therapeutic art when applicable, integrating humor when appropriate, and believe in letting you lead the session.
In our first session together, we will start with introductions, complete the intake, and create treatment goals for your treatment plan. We will also review confidentiality and answer any questions or concerns you may have.
I graduated from Arizona State University with a Master in Counseling in 2006. Working with at-risk youth and their families in Residential Treatment for 18 years was my primary focus until I moved to private practice in 2021. I am certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF CBT) I work with a variety of mental health areas, including mood, grief and loss, self-harm, and more. Bean and I facilitate groups with adults in substance recovery as well as individual sessions with people of all ages. I enjoy using therapeutic art and play when applicable, integrating humor when appropriate, and believe in letting you lead the session.
I love working with adolescents and adults. Sessions are centered around focusing on what you need for your growth. From creating and implementing coping skills, addressing daily stressors or big feelings, identifying ways to manage anxiety and depression and processing big life events, to learning to have grace and patience with themselves, my hope is to provide you with a space to feel safe to meet your therapy goals.
It is important to me to build a trusting relationship, meeting you where you are at, and to go through this process together. I want you to feel safe and empowered as you go on this journey. I am committed to helping adolescents and adults navigate through challenging times with compassion and expertise.
I am certified in using TF CBT to help process trauma. This can incorporate therapeutic art as well as talk therapy to refile intense emotions to a less intense and manageable level.