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Good day. I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I specialize in working with adults ages 18 to 65, helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, clarity, and proven therapeutic tools. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with advanced training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). My approach is trauma-informed, client-centered, and collaborative. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, , past trauma, relationship issues, or life transitions, I strive to create a supportive space where healing and growth are possible. I believe in empowering clients with both insight and practical strategies to foster lasting change.
In our first session I will create a warm, safe space for you to share. We will determine what you would like to get out of our time together and the best way to achieve that.
My strength as a therapist is creating a space where a person can be seen and heard. I also believe in developing a strong collaborative therapeutic relationship where I will provide gentle feedback and guidance.
I work with adults who are experiencing anxiety, racing thoughts difficulties sleeping and functioning. I am hear to help you live the best life possible and find peace and joy in your daily life.
I have used EMDR therapy in my practice to help my clients who are experience anxiety and PTSD for the past five years. EMDR has help clients calm their body's reactions to anxious thoughts, panic attacks and racing thoughts. My clients reported feeling better overall almost like a weight has been lifted off their shoulders. They are able to have more positivity in their lives in the form of positive thoughts, feeling more peaceful and being able to experience more joy and a sense of confidence. Many have also reported improvements in their relationships as a result of their improved mood and well-being. New to EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), this an evidence based therapy that helps people heal from overwhelming experiences, trauma, anxiety, and negative self-beliefs. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR works by helping your brain reprocess painful memories so they no longer feel as distressing or “stuck.” During EMDR sessions, I’ll guide you through a series of back-and-forth eye movements, sounds, or taps while you focus on specific memories or feelings. This process helps your brain make new connections—similar to what happens during REM sleep—so you can begin to feel more at peace and in control.
I have been incorporating CBT in my work with clients for over 15 years. Often times we are so busy and caught up in the day to day, that we do not stop to reflect on how our thoughts influence how we feel and behave. Think of your mind as a garden and your thoughts as seeds. What we plant determines what grows. The use of CBT allows as to hone in on what thoughts we are planing in the garden of our mind. We’ll work together to identify unhelpful thoughts (like “I’m not good enough” or “Something bad will happen”) and replace them with more balanced, realistic ones. You’ll also learn coping strategies to calm your body, manage stress, and respond to challenges in healthier ways. Many clients share that with support and a little practice they are able to recognize negative thought patterns and replace them with healthier more productive patterns. This leads to less anxiety, depression and an increase in on overall improved sense of well-being.