LPC, 25 years of experience
Positive change is achievable when you have a supportive and understanding guide. Life can bring uncertainty, stress, and obstacles that feel overwhelming, and seeking help is often the first step toward clarity and growth. With over 25 years of experience in the counseling field and as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I have helped adolescents and adults navigate a wide range of challenges, build resilience, and move toward more fulfilling and balanced lives. In therapy, I work collaboratively with clients to address issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, and relationship difficulties. Using a mix of evidence-based strategies, active listening, education, and practical skill-building, I help clients identify goals, overcome barriers, and take meaningful steps toward personal growth. I view mental health as deeply connected to every aspect of life, from relationships to work to self-esteem. When challenges arise whether in behavior, emotions, or interpersonal connections I aim to provide a space for reflection, healing, and empowerment. Seeking support can feel intimidating, but it is also a courageous step toward transformation. Every journey begins with a single step, let’s take it together.
The first counseling session serves as both an introduction and an initial assessment. Along with establishing rapport, we will discuss your reasons for seeking therapy, presenting concerns, and desired outcomes. This time allows for gathering relevant personal and clinical background information to inform treatment planning. You can expect a safe, confidential, and respectful environment throughout the session, typically lasting about 60 minutes. Based on the information shared, we will collaboratively develop a treatment plan that aligns with your goals, preferences, and therapeutic needs.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my greatest strengths lie in establishing authentic therapeutic relationships that foster trust, validation, and collaboration. I approach counseling as a client-centered and goal-oriented process, empowering individuals to gain insight, enhance coping strategies, and make sustainable life changes. I am committed to ongoing professional development and continuous education in current therapeutic modalities and evidence-based practices. This dedication allows me to deliver high quality, ethical, and effective care that is responsive to the unique needs of each client.
I work with adults ages 18 and older who are seeking to improve their emotional well-being and overall functioning. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and adjustment to life transitions. Clients I work best with are often motivated to gain insight into their thoughts and behaviors, enhance coping skills, and make meaningful, lasting changes. I strive to provide a collaborative and evidence-based approach that empowers individuals to build resilience, strengthen self-awareness, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
DBT offers tools for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. By practicing these skills, clients can feel more grounded, respond thoughtfully in difficult situations, and strengthen their relationships.
CBT focuses on the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we identify unhelpful patterns and develop strategies to respond in healthier, more balanced ways. This approach is structured and goal-oriented, helping clients manage stress, improve coping skills, and address a variety of challenges.
I utilize Motivational Interviewing to help clients explore their personal motivations for change. By identifying values, strengths, and goals, clients can develop clear, achievable steps toward their desired outcomes. This approach fosters confidence and encourages sustainable, meaningful progress.
Mindfulness encourages present-moment awareness with self-compassion and acceptance. These techniques can reduce stress, increase emotional flexibility, and support overall wellness. Mindfulness also helps the clients recognize how challenges in one area of life may affect other aspects of their well-being.