(she/her)
New to Grow
Hello! I have been a licensed professional counselor for over 15 years and I work with teens and adults who are experiencing difficult issues including life transitions, anxiety, trauma and grief. I also have a wealth of experience with anger management and impulse control. I offer a unique approach for each client. I can assist you with putting a plan in place to help you move forward, and we will celebrate your successes along the way. I use a person-centered approach, incorporating cognitive and dialectical behavioral techniques.
During our initial session, I begin by developing rapport and trust, as these are essential for effective therapy. I will also gather historical data to understand where you are now and the challenges you are facing. Together, we will identify specific goals for therapy. Therapy is very much a collaborative process and I offer unconditional support for the challenges you are facing.
I believe everyone wants to be heard and validated. I offer an empathetic and objective approach, along with a judgement free zone to express your most difficult emotions.
My ideal clients are those struggling with difficult life transitions, anxiety and grief. Additional specialties include anger management and PTSD. I enjoy being the copilot and working collaboratively with clients, as I believe they are the experts on how they feel. We will determine your treatment plan and goals together and with ongoing assessment. I enjoy working with individuals age 12 and up in a virtual setting.
Humanistic
I utilize a humanistic approach in treatment, focusing on empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard to facilitate trust and growth
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I employ techniques from CBT which are goal-oriented. This approach helps clients break down overwhelming problems into smaller, more manageable parts; it also assists with learning to identify "cognitive distortions" (faulty thinking) that cause distress and replacing them with more realistic, positive thoughts.