New to Grow
I’ve been a therapist for over 15 years. I received a bachelor’s in psychology focusing on child development and a master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have worked for organizations that have specialized in juvenile sex trafficking, prisoner reentry, homelessness, foster care, Christian counseling, and career planning. Through my years of working in mental health and working with so many different populations, I’ve learned that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all method. I primarily use Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Gottman Relational Therapy. However, I use techniques based on what each individual client needs at the moment. I know what it’s like to overcome fear and adversity. Being married to a first responder for over 20 years has taught me what it is like to experience tension and uncertainty while trusting in his ability to stay safe. As a parent, I know what it is like to go through life’s stages – from birth to empty nester. More importantly, life has taught me the importance of having someone you can trust in your corner. Let me be that person for you.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Therapy focuses on your needs. My mission in therapy is to provide a safe place for you to be open and vulnerable as you work toward your goals. I offer a judgment-free environment to allow you the freedom to work through your challenges. My role is to support you as you develop the tools to achieve your desired life. In therapy, together, we will work on defining your goals. You will learn how to tap into your strengths to create the life you want. Therapy is a place where you learn to deal with problems without the fear of judgment or failure. Each therapeutic session is tailored to your needs and goals. You’ll have someone who will listen to your concerns and help you find the best solution. Together, we will use research-proven techniques to help you achieve your goals. However, we know that one size does not fit all. Because of that, we will work together to customize the work we do in therapy to meet your needs in a way that will benefit you the most. The therapy process can be painful and scary, but working with someone you trust can be incredibly rewarding and freeing. Therapy is a journey of self-exploration, where you gain the confidence and tools to live the life you deserve.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
It’s my mission to help you create a better life for yourself. I’ve been a therapist for over 15 years, and it’s been an honor to help people like you overcome adversity and regain control of their lives. My office is a safe place where you can be open and honest without any fear of judgment or rejection. I’ll be with you every step of the way as we work through your pain and uncertainty, supporting you as you strive toward the best version of yourself.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Therapy is most effective when you are open to all possibilities. Sometimes the way we view situation hinders our potential for growth and development. If you truly want change in your life, you have to be willing to change how you see things and how you do things. Don't get me wrong, I know change is scary, but you don't have to go through this journey on your own. Just be willing to invest in yourself by being honest with yourself and open to making changes.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is away to help you reach your goals by changing how you think about your situation and your behaviors on how you deal with things.
Christian Counseling
Christian Counseling is used to help you incorporate your belief structure with therapeutic principles in a way that will make it easier to for you achieve your goal.
Couples Counseling
In Couples Counseling, we will work on improving communication, deepening connections, and overcoming past issues. I'll help you set a goal for your relationship and together we will work as a team to overcome whatever your relationship is struggling with. This includes intimacy, finances, parenting, or anything else that's making it difficult for you to move forward.
Faith based therapy
In Faith Based therapy we will include your belief system about your faith and help you Incorporate it into your problem-solving tools. No matter what your faith is, we will respectfully invite your belief system into our therapeutic process and use it to create solutions that feel authentic to you.
Family Therapy
In Family Therapy, we use a systems approach to look at the issues that the family is currently dealing with. As a team, we will work on finding ways to find acceptance, understanding, and possible solutions.