I’m a Marriage & Family Therapist who works with couples, individuals, and children, supporting clients through relationship challenges, infidelity, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, ADHD, and life transitions. I have six years of experience helping clients navigate grief, depression, and anxiety, and I’ve also worked as a school-based therapist, supporting children and families with emotional regulation, stress, and major life changes. This background helps me bring a grounded, compassionate, and developmentally informed approach to my work with both individuals and couples. I specialize in couples counseling, including infidelity recovery, ADHD relationships, military and veteran couples, and trauma-related concerns. I am Gottman Level 2 certified, using evidence-based strategies to help partners rebuild trust, improve communication, and reconnect after feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed. As a therapist, my greatest strength is recognizing and honoring you as the expert of your own life. I take a person-centered, solution-focused, strengths-based approach, creating a safe, supportive space where we uncover your inner resources and apply them toward achieving your goals.I also provide support from a faith-informed perspective for clients who wish to integrate values or spirituality into therapy. Together, we focus on practical strategies and meaningful changes that empower you to move forward with confidence and clarity. If you’re ready to start healing, improving your relationships, or navigating life transitions, I currently have availability for new clients.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, we’ll take time to get to know each other and create a safe, supportive space for you to share what brings you to therapy. I’ll ask about your goals, concerns, and hopes so we can begin building a clear plan together. This is your time to speak openly—whether it’s about relationship struggles, ADHD challenges, grief, or the stress of military or family life. I’ll also explain how I work, share the approaches that may best fit your needs, and answer any questions you have. By the end of our first session, you’ll leave with a clear sense of direction, practical tools you can start using right away, and a roadmap for moving forward with confidence and support.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
As a therapist, my greatest strength is recognizing and honoring you as the expert of your own life. I take a person-centered, solution-focused, strengths-based approach, grounded in the belief that you already have the tools and inner resources needed for growth and healing. My role is to create a safe, supportive space where we can uncover those strengths, build upon them, and apply them toward achieving your goals. Together, we focus on practical strategies and meaningful changes that empower you to move forward with confidence and clarity—whether you’re navigating relationship challenges, ADHD, grief, anxiety, or family stress. I also provide support from a faith-informed perspective for clients who wish to integrate their values or spirituality into therapy.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I am best positioned to serve couples, children, teens, and veterans navigating relationship challenges, ADHD, trauma, depression, grief, communication breakdowns, and infidelity. I also have specialized experience supporting foster care children, family reunification, and teens struggling with substance abuse. My approach is collaborative, warm, and evidence-based, helping clients heal, strengthen relationships, and reach their full potential.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, evidence-based approach that helps clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is effective for managing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD challenges, relationship stress, and grief. In therapy, we work together to understand your thoughts, develop coping strategies, and practice actionable steps that promote long-term emotional well-being and healthier relationships.
Family Therapy
Family therapy helps families navigate communication challenges, conflict, and relational stress while fostering stronger connections and understanding. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I bring a relational perspective, helping family members explore patterns, improve interactions, and strengthen bonds. Using approaches like CBT, the Oaklander Model, and Solution-Focused Therapy, I support families in resolving conflicts, enhancing parent-child relationships, and building a healthier, more connected family system.
Sandplay
I am trained in the Oaklander Model, a therapeutic approach designed to support children, teens, and families in expressing and understanding their emotions in a safe, structured environment. This method emphasizes emotional awareness, relationship connection, and experiential learning, helping clients process feelings, improve communication, and strengthen family bonds. While I am trained in the Oaklander Model, I integrate its principles with other evidence-based approaches to provide compassionate, effective therapy tailored to each family’s unique needs.
Trauma-Focused CBT
I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), an evidence-based approach designed to help children, teens, and families process and heal from trauma. TF-CBT combines cognitive-behavioral strategies with trauma-sensitive interventions to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and behavioral challenges. While I am trained in TF-CBT, I integrate its principles with other therapeutic approaches to provide compassionate, tailored support that promotes healing, resilience, and stronger family and relational connections.
Gottman method
I am Gottman Level 2 certified, using this research-based approach to help couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional connection. Through structured, practical strategies, I guide partners to resolve conflicts, deepen friendship, and create lasting positive changes in their relationship.