Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Mood Disorders, ADHD
New to Grow
Navigating life’s complexities requires more than just a listening ear; it requires a structured, evidence-based approach tailored specifically to your goals. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan and Pennsylvania, I bring a unique, multidimensional perspective to our therapeutic sessions. My work is informed by over two decades of experience blending clinical psychotherapy with a strong background in instructional design and corporate facilitation. In our sessions, I prioritize creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel empowered to explore your challenges. Whether you are navigating professional burnout, life transitions, or seeking to improve your personal well-being, I integrate traditional therapeutic techniques with practical, actionable strategies. I believe that therapy should not only provide insight into the "why" behind your experiences but also equip you with the "how"—the concrete skills and cognitive tools needed to foster lasting change. My approach is highly collaborative. I view our relationship as a partnership where we work together to design a roadmap for your growth. My background in coaching and facilitation allows me to bridge the gap between deep emotional exploration and behavioral implementation. I am particularly passionate about supporting individuals who are managing the high-pressure demands of career development while balancing the complexities of family and personal life. Taking the first step toward therapy is a significant commitment to yourself. My goal is to ensure that our time together is efficient, compassionate, and deeply impactful. Whether you are seeking a fresh perspective on a long-standing issue or are ready to implement new strategies for success, I am here to help you navigate the path forward. Let’s work together to build the clarity and resilience you need to thrive.
As you prepare for our first session, it’s helpful to know that I take a very collaborative, structured approach, much like the work I’ve done in corporate facilitation and instructional design. Since you are balancing a busy life as a parent and professional in Bloomfield Hills, I focus on making our time together both efficient and deeply meaningful. To deliver the best support and ensure our sessions fit your life and goals, I’d love to learn a little more about what brings you in. We can either dive into some discovery questions now to further customize our plan, or you can skip that and we can jump right into our next steps. To help me tailor our work together, I would love to understand a bit more about what you are looking for in a therapist right now. Please feel free to share your thoughts on the following areas: 1. Primary Focus: Are you primarily looking for support with current life stressors, specific professional or career transitions, or perhaps a more long-term, exploratory space for personal growth? 2. Therapeutic Style: Do you tend to prefer a session that is more structured and skills-based (focusing on tools and actionable strategies), or one that is more open-ended and exploratory, allowing the conversation to flow where it needs to go? 3. Communication Preference: Given your background, do you appreciate a direct, "straight-shooter" approach, or do you prefer a softer, more inquisitive communication style? 4. Goals: If you could reach a specific outcome or feel a certain way after our first few sessions, what would that look like for you? You don't need to answer all of these at once, and there is no right or wrong answer. Just sharing whatever is currently on your mind will help me create the most supportive experience for you.
My philosophy of care is rooted in the belief that mental health is the foundational asset for both personal fulfillment and professional success. In a world that often asks you to sacrifice one for the other, I help you integrate both. Bridging Insight and Action I operate at the intersection of clinical therapy and strategic coaching. While traditional therapy often focuses exclusively on the process of healing, my practice is equally committed to the mechanics of thriving. Using an evidence-based, instructional design approach, I guide you in turning complex emotional insights into tangible life-management frameworks. We don’t just analyze the obstacles in your path; we build the skills to navigate them systematically. The High-Leverage Partnership I view our time together as a high-leverage investment. I respect the complexity of your life—the professional demands, the family commitments, and the personal ambitions you are striving to meet. Because of this, my approach is direct, transparent, and solution-focused. I am not here to offer passive listening; I am here to be a collaborative partner who helps you identify the friction points in your life and replace them with sustainable, resilient operating systems. Whole-System Wellness True wellness requires a holistic lens. Whether we are addressing professional burnout, navigating significant career transitions, or balancing the intricate needs of a growing family, my approach accounts for the entire system in which you operate. By balancing clinical safety with the practical edge of a facilitator, I help you cultivate a life where peak performance and authentic peace coexist. My Commitment to You In our sessions, you will find a space that is as safe as it is efficient. I am dedicated to providing you with the clarity you need to make informed decisions, the tools to execute your goals, and the psychological space to grow. We work together to ensure that the work we do in the room creates immediate, measurable impact in your daily life.
My practice is designed for individuals and families who find that traditional, open-ended talk therapy lacks the pragmatic structure required to navigate today’s complex demands. I serve those navigating the friction between ambition and well-being, including professionals striving to optimize their "operating systems," as well as specialized populations who thrive on clarity and actionable frameworks. I provide a high-leverage environment for athletes seeking to integrate mental performance with physical training; neurodivergent individuals who benefit from structured executive function coaching; and children, teens, and adults navigating the pressures of academics, high-performance environments, and social landscapes. I also support the geriatric population by providing a proactive approach to independence and life transitions. My ideal client is a pragmatic learner who values efficiency and evidence-based results. By blending my clinical expertise as an LPC with my background in corporate facilitation and instructional design, I help you move beyond merely processing the past. Instead, we work collaboratively to audit your current priorities, identify the bottlenecks causing your stress, and design actionable frameworks that you can apply immediately. Whether you are an executive, a student-athlete, or someone reclaiming your health from disordered eating, I provide a space where your well-being is treated with the same rigor, intentionality, and strategy that you apply to your greatest successes.
I identify as
Positive Psychology
s. My approach is deeply informed by Positive Psychology, focusing not only on alleviating distress but on identifying and amplifying your unique character strengths to foster resilience, meaning, and sustained fulfillment.