LMFT, 5 years of experience
New to Grow
Marriage & Family Therapist – Couples Counseling, Infidelity Counseling, Relationship Issues, Trauma & PTSD Counseling, Veteran Couples, ADHD Couples Specialist. Helping couples heal from infidelity, strengthen ADHD relationships, and thrive after military and veteran challenges. Rebuild trust, improve communication, and restore connection. Infidelity, ADHD, and military-related struggles can leave couples feeling disconnected, hopeless, or stuck—but healing is possible with the right tools, guidance, and support.
In our first session, we’ll start by getting to know each other and creating 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 talk openly—whether it’s about relationship struggles, ADHD challenges, or the stress of military or family life. I’ll also share how I work, explain the approaches that may best fit your needs, and answer any questions you have. By the end of our first meeting, you’ll leave with a better sense of direction, a few initial tools to start using right away, and a roadmap for how we’ll move forward together.
As a therapist, my greatest strength is recognizing and honoring you as the expert of your own life. I take a person-centered, strengths-based approach, grounded in the belief that you already hold 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’ll focus on practical strategies and meaningful changes that empower you to move forward with confidence and clarity.
I am best positioned to serve couples, families, 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 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 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.
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.
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.