Find Strength and Healing through Expert, Compassionate Care. So many of us suffer in silence with emotional pain. We quietly carry the weight of past trauma, the heaviness of depression, or ever present anxiety. But you don’t have to just “get by.” You deserve to feel supported, understood, and genuinely at ease in your life. With decades of experience, I offer more than a compassionate ear. Together, we’ll create a thoughtful, personalized path forward—one that brings healing and helps you connect with your inner strength and resilience. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 35 years of experience helping adults 18 years and older navigate life’s challenges with compassion and understanding. I specialize in anxiety, panic, OCD, depression and trauma. My approach provides a safe, supportive place where you can process difficult experiences, build effective coping skills, and move toward living a better life. Healing happens when you are truly heard. I believe that building a collaborative, trusting relationship is the most powerful tool in therapy. You are the expert on your life; I am the guide helping you navigate it. Why Work With Me? My approach is Eclectic and Integrative, meaning I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. I tailor my clinical expertise to your specific symptoms, drawing from evidence-based approches to help you find answers. Clinical Authority: Master’s in Counseling, fully licensed, Nationally Certified Counselor. Over 35 years of experience. Specialized Expertise: Trauma, childhood abuse, relationship dynamics including domestic abuse of all kinds, first responders, depression and life changes. Published Author: Specialized self-help book on panic and anxiety.
Therapy should be collaborative and grounded in warmth. Healing happens when we feel safe enough to be open about our struggles. In our work together, my goal is that you feel safe and heard. In our first session together, we focus on: Building Trust: A safe, judgment-free space to share your story. Open Dialogue: I encourage your questions as we discuss your situation; transparency is the foundation of our work. Immediate Action: We don’t just talk; we begin identifying goals and addressing symptoms from day one.
Providing a safe and welcoming place for healing is at the heart of my work. Meaningful change begins with trust — the kind that allows you to feel heard, understood, and supported. My role is to create an environment where you can explore your thoughts and emotions openly, at your own pace. Through years of experience, I have learned that therapy is most effective when it is collaborative. I listen intently and work alongside you to better understand the challenges you’re facing. Together, we identify unhelpful patterns, build useful tools, and develop strategies that promote your growth and resilience. Whether you are navigating anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or trauma, I am committed to helping you feel empowered and equipped to move forward with greater clarity and confidence. Healing is a journey — and you don’t have to walk it alone.
Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I believe true therapy begins with trust, connection, and feeling genuinely understood. When those foundations are in place, real and lasting change becomes possible. If you’re looking for clarity, healthier boundaries, and a more positive outlook on life, I’m here to help guide you forward with compassion and experience. I work with adults (18+) and offer support and guidance through a variety of challenges that include (but are not limited to) anxiety, panic, and phobias; stress and burnout; depression; relationship concerns, including domestic abuse; life transitions; trauma and PTSD; grief and loss; and the unique experiences of first responders. My approach is eclectic and integrative which means I tailor each session to your individual needs, drawing from evidence-based approaches that align with your goals, strengths, and experiences. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from life, therapy can be a space to rediscover yourself. Together, we’ll work to build insight, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Eclectic
This therapy is adaptive and flexible, which allows the therapist to address the person's needs in a unique way.
Trauma-Focused CBT
This therapy method explores past trauma and its relationship to current symptoms, thought patterns and beliefs. This approach helps the person heal trauma, gain trust, self awareness and develop more control and power in their life.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT helps by exchanging current beliefs and patterns of thinking for more productive and healthy ones. This reduces symptoms like anxiety and depression and improves relationships and overall well being.
Christian Counseling
Christian counseling combines therapy and faith to address emotional difficulties and struggles. This can help to make sense of the "why" in our lives and help us feel less alone.
2 ratings with written reviews
August 18, 2025
Always has the right words to say, asks the tricky questions to gauge my mental state, very sweet and kind, and assures me she’s there between sessions if needed.
May 8, 2025
MaryAnn was everything I had hoped for. She is compassionate and empathetic. I felt heard and understood. We talked at length about what's going on in my life and I know she will guide me, with a goal of making me feel better.