(she/her)
I am a kind, caring and understanding person who places value on my love for all people. I believe all people matter regardless of who they are. I value providing a safe, warm, non-judgmental, direct, and compassionate space by actively listening and providing support and guidance to clients so they can become the best version of themselves. The most important qualities we desire as humans are to feel valued, heard and respected. This is exactly what I model.
Feeling nervous about your first therapy session? That’s completely normal. All of us feel that way when we are meeting with someone new and talking about things that are very personal. I believe therapy is meant to be a safe and supportive space. Your first session with me while be about getting started and building a strong foundation and I am here to help you feel heard, respected, and comfortable. Our first session is about connection, so we will cover introductions, discuss confidentiality, review your intake forms, discuss your therapy goals, and I will review my therapy approach. We will meet for about an hour. During this time, we will decide if we are a good fit and if we both want to move forward in working together.
What makes me special is that it is my desire for clients to discover how past and current experiences influence their behaviors, thoughts, and feelings in order to bring about long-term change and healing. My inspiration lies in helping individuals live purpose-filled lives and to serve them creating healthy outcomes and self-discovery. I am also funny, warm, an excellent listener, empathetic, honest, trustworthy, and kind. These are the comments my clients have used to describe me, which I treasure.
My dream clients are those that are committed to their therapeutic work and are consistent in attending therapy sessions. Additionally, they would come into session being their authentic self and seeking a therapist that is non-judgmental, open, honest, direct, kind and compassionate. I love working with young adults, adults, elderly adults. I specialize in trauma, addictions, self-esteem, co-dependency, depression, anxiety, careers, and BIPOC.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that helps people manage problems by changing the way they think and behave. I use CBT to help clients better understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings and behaviors in order to improve their functioning and quality of life. I support clients in challenging and replacing their negative thoughts with more positive and helpful thoughts.
Christian Counseling
I have worked as a Christian Therapist for over 8 years and have had the opportunity in my career to work at several reputable, healthy Christian Counseling Centers. I welcome clients who desire to draw upon their faith as a part of our therapeutic work together, by incorporating Biblical principles, Christian Values, wisdom and teachings to assist those that desire this as a part of their healing process.
Motivational Interviewing
My own journey of recovery started 18 years ago, and I will bring my authenticity, personal and professional experience to our therapeutic relationship. I will be honest and walk through this process with you and cultivate a safe, nonjudgmental and collaborative environment to support healthy self-expression, healing, problem-solving, and recovery. I use Motivational Interviewing to help clients who struggle with addictions of any kind (alcohol, sex/porn, drugs, shopping, gambling just to name a few) while helping clients to strengthen their motivation and commitment to change and become their ideal, best self. In joining my practice you do not have to be ready to quit, working a program or being sober/clean, as I will meet you exactly where you are and together we will work on the goals you desire to achieve.
Strength-Based
Strengths-Based Therapy is rooted in the belief that every individual possesses unique strengths and abilities that can be leveraged to foster resilience and personal growth. Rather than focusing on issues and problems, this approach emphasizes clients using their resources, skills, and successes. I use Strengths-Based Therapy to empower clients, instill hope, identify positive ways to affirm themselves and build confidence as they navigate through life's difficulties and challenges while still encouraging them to be their authentic selves.