Hello! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 11 years of experience treating clients in a variety of settings including outpatient, community mental health, intensive family services, and most recently private practice. I currently see clients in both PA and FL for a variety of mental health issues as well as women's issues, stress management, LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy, life transitions, caregiver burnout, sleep issues, career difficulties, and more. Prior to my work in the mental health field, I spent 15 years in operations management with a large logistics company. I returned to school in my early 40s and earned a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. In addition to over a decade of experience in the mental health field, I have decades of work and life experiences that have shaped my ability to be a knowledgeable and compassionate therapist. I have worked with clients of all ages and backgrounds and pride myself on my ability to look beyond differences to find common ground and create a welcoming and non-judgmental environment where you can seek to be your happiest and healthiest self. I look forward to meeting you and discussing how we can work together to achieve your goals!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Our first session together is all about getting to know you. We'll talk about who you are, what you enjoy, the challenges you're facing and what led you to therapy. We'll also talk a bit about your history and your past but our main focus will most likely be on your present experience and how we can improve that experience.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strengths as a provider are my ability to create a safe and welcoming environment from a place of warmth, kindness and compassion. I'm a great listener and ask thought provoking questions that guide self discovery. I'm a lifelong learner and continue to work on expanding my areas of expertise in order to pass that new knowledge on to my clients.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I love working with clients who are seeking growth and development as they navigate different stages of life and who take an active interest in participating in their own success. I take an integrative approach that focuses heavily on wellness and the interconnectedness of physical and mental health. I want to assist you in identifying troublesome patterns, thoughts and habits and find ways to replace those with positive, healthy alternatives in order to live a more balanced, grounded life.