Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 10 insurances. Specializes in Child or Adolescent, Grief, Parenting and 10 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Qualified Supervisor with over 30 years of experience helping children, adults, older adults, and families navigate life's challenges with compassion, hope, and practical support. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working in schools, hospice care, healthcare, and private practice. These experiences have given me a deep understanding of grief, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, chronic illness, emotional regulation, and the importance of healthy relationships. I also have a passion for supporting neurodivergent children and partnering with parents to better understand their child's unique strengths, challenges, and way of experiencing the world. My approach is warm, genuine, and collaborative. I believe lasting change begins when you feel safe, heard, and truly understood. Therapy should feel like a conversation, not something intimidating. Together, we'll build on your strengths, develop practical tools, and help you move forward with confidence and renewed hope. I believe growth happens through connection, compassion, and understanding, and that even small steps can lead to meaningful change. I tailor therapy to each person's unique needs, using research-supported, evidence-based approaches that foster self-awareness, strengthen relationships, build healthy coping skills, and help you navigate life's challenges with resilience. If your relationship with God is an important part of your life, it will be welcomed and honored throughout the counseling process. We can thoughtfully integrate biblical principles, prayer, and research-supported, evidence-based therapy to support emotional, spiritual, and personal growth. Wherever you are in your journey, I'd be honored to walk alongside you as you move toward greater peace, resilience, and renewed purpose.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to have everything figured out before you begin. My goal is to provide a warm, welcoming, and judgment-free space where you feel comfortable being yourself. During our first session, we'll spend time getting to know one another. I'll ask about what brings you to therapy, the challenges you're facing, your strengths, and what you hope to gain from our time together. We may also explore important parts of your history, including family relationships, life experiences, current stressors, and any previous counseling experiences. I'll explain my therapeutic approach and how I tailor treatment to each person's unique needs using research-supported, evidence-based practices. Together, we'll begin identifying goals that feel meaningful to you and develop an initial plan to guide our work together. If you're seeking therapy for your child, we'll also discuss your child's strengths, developmental history, and the goals you have for your family. We'll review confidentiality, scheduling, and what ongoing sessions typically look like, and you'll always have the opportunity to ask questions along the way. There is never any pressure to share everything at once. Therapy is a process, and we'll move at a pace that feels comfortable and respectful of where you are. My hope is that you leave your first session feeling heard, supported, and encouraged with a clearer understanding of the path ahead and the confidence that you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone.
I bring together years of clinical experience with a strengths-based, individualized approach that helps clients gain insight, identify meaningful goals, and develop practical skills to navigate life's challenges. I believe every person has a unique story, which is why I tailor each session to your individual needs, values, and goals. Research consistently shows that a strong therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors in positive therapy outcomes. I strive to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and understood, knowing that meaningful growth begins with trust and connection. One of my greatest strengths is helping clients understand the "why" behind what they're experiencing. Together, we'll gently explore patterns, increase self-awareness, and develop practical strategies that support emotional regulation, healthier relationships, and resilience in everyday life. I recognize that healing isn't linear, and there is no one-size-fits-all path forward. My role is to meet you where you are, help you make sense of your experiences, and support you as you build on your strengths, develop new skills, and move through the therapeutic process at a pace that feels right for you.
I am best suited to serve children, adults, and older adults who are seeking compassionate, evidence-based support to navigate life's challenges, strengthen their emotional well-being, and create meaningful, lasting change. I have extensive experience working with elementary-aged children experiencing emotional, behavioral, social, and school-related concerns. I partner closely with parents to foster co-regulation, strengthen the parent-child relationship, and help children develop emotional regulation skills, confidence, and healthy coping strategies. I also work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and unhealthy relationship patterns. I have a special interest in supporting women as they navigate the unique emotional challenges that can arise throughout different stages of life, including caregiving, balancing the needs of others while caring for themselves, navigating relationship challenges, and finding renewed strength through seasons of change. Whether you're facing a difficult season or simply feeling overwhelmed, I'll meet you where you are with compassion, practical tools, and evidence-based support. Together, we'll work to help you better understand yourself, build on your strengths, and move forward with greater confidence, hope, and a renewed sense of well-being.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT often involves teaching clients specific skills to cope with distressing emotions, manage stress, improve communication, and solve problems effectively. These skills may include relaxation techniques, assertiveness training, problem-solving skills, and emotion regulation strategies.
Attachment-based
Attachment-Based Therapy helps you understand how early relationships may influence your emotions, relationships, and coping today. In a safe, supportive environment, we'll work together to build healthier patterns, strengthen emotional security, and improve your connections with others. For your clientele (children, families, grief, trauma, anxiety), you could personalize it even more: With children, I help build emotional safety, strengthen the parent-child relationship, and teach caregivers how to respond in ways that support healthy emotional development. With teens and adults, we explore relationship patterns, build trust, and develop healthier ways of connecting with yourself and others. My approach is gentle, compassionate, and focused on creating lasting emotional security.
Christian Counseling
Christian Counseling is offered for clients who request it. I integrate Christian faith with evidence-based therapy by incorporating prayer, Scripture, and biblical principles into counseling. My goal is to support your emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being in a compassionate, respectful, and client-centered way. Faith is never assumed or imposed. If your Christian faith is important to you, I'll honor that by weaving it naturally into our work together, while using proven therapeutic approaches to help you heal, grow, and move forward with hope.
Child Parent Psychotherapy
Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) helps young children and their caregivers strengthen their relationship while improving emotional regulation, communication, and feelings of safety. Together, we'll build healthy connections that support healing, resilience, and your child's emotional growth. And a personalized version that sounds like you: I partner with both children and caregivers to strengthen the bond between them, helping each better understand the other's feelings and needs. Using play, connection, and gentle guidance, we create a safe space where children can heal, parents can feel more confident, and families can grow stronger together. My focus is always on building connection first, because strong relationships are the foundation for emotional well-being.
Grief Therapy
Grief Therapy provides a safe, supportive space to process loss and life changes. Together, we'll navigate your grief, develop healthy coping skills, and find hope while honoring your loved one and your unique healing journey. With many years of hospice and bereavement experience, I understand that grief doesn't follow a timeline. I provide a gentle, compassionate space where children, teens, adults, and families can express their emotions, make sense of their loss, and discover healthy ways to heal while honoring the memories and relationships that matter most.