LCSW, 12 years of experience
Hello! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and certified Health Coach. Over the last 15+ years, I've helped women struggling with life changes, anxiety, depression or chronic illness overcome barriers to living a joyful life. My style is collaborative, using a variety of evidence-based techniques customized to what is most helpful and productive for each individual. I enjoy incorporating Christian values and practices where there is alignment in beliefs.
In our first sessions together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Having been in ministry, healthcare, and mental health care fields for over 15 years, I use a mind-body-spirit approach to invite healing to the whole person. As a mom of 3, I understand the challenges that come with raising young families, and aim to foster compassion and grace during busy seasons of life.
I love working with Christian women who are navigating change, or feeling stuck, down or worried. I enjoy working with other professionals and mothers!
I enjoy incorporating scripture and spiritual practice, for those in alignment with Christian beliefs.
There is a relationship between how we think, how we feel, and what we do. We will explore this connection to become aware of thought patterns, emotions, and actions. When we can reframe our thoughts or change our actions within this lens, we feel better!
Mindfulness is used to deepen our awareness of the present moment, and respond intentionally to the world around us. I utilize mindfulness approaches to develop awareness and intentionality.
Motivational interviewing is helpful when we feel "stuck" in certain habits or patterns. MI defines the process for change taking place, and gives us tools that can increase motivation towards goals.
Our minds and bodies are connected more than we realize! When we integrate the body into healing, or the super powers of our brains into physical discomforts we like to avoid, growth takes place.