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I provide a warm and genuine atmosphere and understand that “one size does not fit all." I'll do my best to meet you where you are and really get to know you and your specific concerns. I treat the whole person to maximize growth. Do you feel like your 'fight-or-flight' response is stuck on high? I specialize in helping clients understand the unique wiring of ADHD, depressed, and anxious brains. By exploring the science of why you feel so restless, unmotivated, or overwhelmed, we can separate your worth from your symptoms. My goal is to help you stop fighting your brain and start working with it, using evidence-based techniques that actually click for your unique mind. Therapy shouldn't be another place where you have to perform. In our sessions, fidgeting is encouraged, eye contact is optional, and your unique way of processing the world is celebrated, not 'fixed.' I provide a warm, non-judgmental space for adults with ADHD and anxiety to unmask and find balance. Together, we’ll focus on your strengths to help you navigate a world that wasn't exactly built for minds like yours. If you're tired of feeling like your brain is a browser with 50 tabs open, you’re in the right place. I help individuals with ADHD, PTSD, depression and anxiety and more move from 'overwhelmed' to 'organized' by building practical toolkits for time management and focus. We won't just talk about your challenges, we'll actively troubleshoot the obstacles keeping you stuck so you can feel more in control of your day-to-day life.
The first session is a space where you will have the space to fully explain why you are seeking counseling and what you hope to accomplish or change If you aren't sure what that is, we can explore together until you are. I will help you become fully informed regarding boundaries, limits, and the process of therapy to bring us both onto the same page. Using a blend of Cognitive Behavioral , Solution Focused and Emotion Focused therapies, Dialectical Behavioral Training, I will collaborate with you to develop a care plan that addresses your goals and concerns. My goal is to help you become the most confident, competent, and resilient individual possible.
Having worked in multiple settings with various communities (including military servicemembers and their families, foster youth, neurodiverse individuals and polyamorous couples,) I’ve learned that while every person’s story is unique, the need for a safe, adaptable, and informed therapeutic space is universal. My varied experience allows me to tailor my approach to fit your specific life context. My clients learn to tap into the wisdom already present within them and learn new strategies to create an authentic sense of internal safety and competence. We will apply these new skills to your every day experiences and troubleshoot the results until you feel confident what you learn here will stick. I'm here for you.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP)
During my tenure in the Navy's suicide prevention program, I was trained to provide CBT -SP and gained extensive experiencing supporting people with brains that are "showing them the exit sign."
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I am trained in Trauma Focused CBT and have extensive experience working with children and adults exposed to family violence and assisting them in developing a sense of internal safety.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I utilize elements of DBT to assist clients with interpersonal effectiveness, increasing distress tolerance, and approaching decisions from a place of wisdom.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Pulling from Jessica Fern's nested model of attachment and trauma, I teach clients to utilize the HEARTS protocol for creating earned secure attachment both in relationships and with self.