Licensed to practice in Indiana and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Mood Disorders, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
New to Grow
road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road…” That belief has guided my work for more than 20 years in the mental and behavioral health field and throughout my 11 years as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in community mental health, schools, correctional settings, and substance use treatment programs. My goal is to provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore life's challenges, recognize their strengths, and move toward lasting hope and healing. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, and many other mental health concerns. While I often begin with a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach, I tailor treatment to each person's unique needs by integrating evidence-based therapies such as DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care. Whether you're seeking support for yourself, your relationship, or your family, I consider it a privilege to walk alongside you as you build resilience, discover your strengths, and create meaningful, lasting change.
During our first sessions, we'll work together to identify your goals and begin creating a plan that's tailored specifically to you. I believe therapy should be collaborative, so you can expect us to have open conversations about what you want to accomplish during our time together. I'll also introduce practical tools and strategies you can begin using between sessions to help you make progress right away. Healing doesn't happen overnight, but it does happen one step at a time. Together, we'll build on your strengths, develop new skills, and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
As a therapist who mainly uses an integrative approach of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) my sessions could be characterized as being practical, collaborative, encouraging, and goal-oriented. Rather than spending extensive time analyzing the past, I like to help clients understand their current patterns, build on existing strengths, and create meaningful change through actionable steps. Some characteristics prospective clients can expect: Collaborative: I believe therapy sessions should be a partnership. Rather than telling clients what to do, I will work alongside them to identify goals, explore options, and develop solutions that fit their unique circumstances. Strengths-Based: I believe clients already possess many of the strengths and abilities needed for change. My sessions focus on identifying those strengths and building confidence through small, achievable successes. Hopeful and Encouraging: Both CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy emphasize that change is possible. I will help clients shift from feeling overwhelmed by problems to recognizing opportunities for growth and progress. Goal-Oriented: Together, the client and I will establish clear, meaningful goals. Sessions remain focused on helping clients make steady progress toward the life they want to create. Practical and Action-Focused: Clients leave sessions with concrete strategies, coping skills, or exercises they can begin using immediately. Therapy is designed to create change not only during sessions but also in everyday life. Curious Rather Than Judgmental: I will seek to understand my clients' thoughts, emotions, and behaviors with compassion and curiosity, creating a safe space where clients feel heard and accepted. Evidence-Based: Interventions are grounded in research and tailored to the client's needs. CBT helps clients recognize and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, while Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes exceptions, resilience, and achievable next steps. Present and Future Focused: Although past experiences are acknowledged and respected, the primary focus is on understanding how those experiences affect the present and identifying practical ways to move toward a healthier future. Empowering: Rather than fostering dependence, I will equip clients with tools and skills that enable them to become their own problem-solvers and continue growing long after therapy ends.
I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients, I am especially passionate about helping adolescents and adults struggling with mood disorders, addiction, and trauma-related concerns, including PTSD. Many of the individuals I work with feel overwhelmed, discouraged, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. My goal is to help clients better understand themselves, recognize their strengths, and develop practical skills that lead to lasting healing and meaningful change. I believe recovery is possible, no matter how long someone has struggled or how difficult their circumstances may seem. Whether you're managing depression or anxiety, navigating recovery from substance use, processing the effects of trauma, or working through significant life transitions, I strive to provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment where you feel safe, supported, and empowered. Together, we'll build on your strengths, develop effective coping strategies, and create a path toward greater resilience, hope, and a more fulfilling life.
Other specialties
Integrative
I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach to counseling. Every person brings a unique story, set of strengths, and life experiences into therapy, so I tailor treatment to meet each client's individual needs and goals. My integrative approach combines evidence-based practices—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Trauma-Informed Care—to provide practical, personalized support. Rather than focusing solely on symptoms, I work collaboratively with clients to understand their experiences, build on their strengths, and develop skills that promote lasting change. Whether you're navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, my goal is to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, supported, and empowered. Together, we'll identify meaningful goals, celebrate progress, and develop practical strategies that help you move toward greater resilience, healing, and hope.