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As a dual-licensed LPCC and LMHC, I bring advanced clinical training, depth of experience, and a genuine commitment to helping clients experience meaningful and lasting change. I am a Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist and hold certification in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Core Skills, allowing me to work skillfully with the deeper emotional patterns that often drive anxiety, depression, trauma responses, addiction, and relational struggles. My approach is both evidence-based and deeply compassionate. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), positive psychology, and structured psychoeducation to create treatment that is practical, personalized, and effective. Whether we are identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, strengthening emotional regulation, resolving shame, or clarifying your values and goals, our work will be intentional and collaborative. I believe therapy should feel safe, grounded, and purposeful. Clients often come to me seeking relief from overwhelm, self-doubt, relational pain, or internal conflict. Through IFS and shame-informed work, we gently explore the parts of you that may feel stuck, burdened, or misunderstood—while building self-leadership, confidence, and resilience. Client satisfaction and measurable progress are central to my work. I regularly assess growth, refine goals, and ensure our sessions remain aligned with what matters most to you. My aim is not just symptom reduction, but helping you develop clarity, emotional stability, and a deeper sense of peace of mind. If you are ready for thoughtful, structured, and transformative therapy, I would be honored to support you.
In our first session, you can expect a structured yet welcoming environment designed to help you feel both safe and understood. I begin with a brief overview of confidentiality, informed consent, and how I approach treatment as a dual-licensed LPCC and LMHC. We will clarify what brings you to therapy, what feels most urgent, and what you hope will be different in your life as a result of our work together. From there, we typically begin with an introductory Internal Family Systems (IFS) exploration. As an IFS Core Skills certified therapist and Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist, I often start here because it allows us to gently assess how your internal world is organized. I may invite you to notice different “parts” of yourself—for example, a part that feels anxious, self-critical, overwhelmed, avoidant, or highly driven. This is not about labeling you; it is about helping you develop curiosity toward your inner experiences rather than judgment. During this initial exploration, I am looking for several things: your comfort with experiential work, your ability to access curiosity and self-compassion, and whether the IFS framework resonates with you. Some clients immediately connect with the language of parts and Self-leadership. Others prefer a more cognitive or skills-based structure. The first session helps us determine fit rather than forcing a model that does not align with you. If IFS feels natural and grounding, we may continue developing that framework in future sessions. If you respond better to more structured, directive approaches, we can integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to examine thinking patterns and behavioral cycles. If you are feeling stuck or ambivalent about change, we may incorporate Motivational Interviewing (MI) to strengthen clarity and commitment. If anxiety or avoidance is prominent, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help build psychological flexibility and values-based action. I also incorporate positive psychology and psychoeducation to ensure you understand the mechanisms behind your symptoms and strengths. You can also expect collaborative goal setting. Before the session ends, we will identify measurable treatment objectives so progress is clear and intentional. I prioritize client satisfaction and outcomes, so I will ask directly what felt helpful, what did not, and what you want more of moving forward. Most importantly, you can expect to feel respected and not judged. The first session is not about
What stands out about my therapeutic approach is the integration of depth work and measurable outcomes. I do not rely on a single modality or a one-size-fits-all model. As an LPCC and LMHC certified in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Core Skills and Shame-Informed Treatment, I am trained to work at the root level of emotional patterns—especially shame, self-criticism, and protective coping strategies that often drive anxiety, depression, addiction, and relational distress. At the same time, I balance this depth with evidence-based structure. I integrate CBT to address cognitive distortions, ACT to increase psychological flexibility, Motivational Interviewing to strengthen internal commitment to change, and positive psychology to build resilience and strengths. Clients often report that therapy with me feels both compassionate and highly productive. Another distinguishing factor is my focus on client satisfaction and measurable progress. I collaborate on clear treatment goals, regularly assess movement toward those goals, and adjust strategies as needed. My aim is not only symptom reduction but sustainable transformation—helping clients experience clarity, internal alignment, emotional stability, and genuine peace of mind that extends beyond the therapy room.
The clients I work best with are people who feel stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand and are curious about looking deeper into their inner experience. They may notice that part of them wants change while another part feels afraid, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Often they come to therapy feeling frustrated with themselves for repeating the same emotional reactions, relationship patterns, or behaviors. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, self-criticism, people-pleasing, or difficulty setting boundaries. They may feel pulled in different directions internally or find themselves reacting in ways that don’t reflect the person they want to be. Rather than simply wanting quick fixes, they are open to exploring the “why” behind these experiences. Clients who benefit most from working with me are willing to slow down, reflect, and become curious about their thoughts and emotions. They may want practical strategies to cope with stress while also developing a deeper understanding of themselves. In therapy, we work together to notice the different parts of their internal experience, explore what those parts may be trying to protect, and develop more compassionate ways of responding to themselves. Over time, clients often build greater self-awareness, confidence, and emotional balance. They learn to respond to difficult thoughts and feelings with more understanding instead of judgment and begin making choices that align more closely with their values and the life they want to live. You don’t have to have everything figured out to start therapy—just a willingness to explore what’s happening inside and take small steps toward meaningful change.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
In Internal Family Systems sessions, I help clients identify and differentiate the specific parts that are activated in the moment—such as a critical part, an anxious part, or a protective part—and guide them to approach these parts with curiosity instead of judgment. I support clients in accessing their core Self so they can relate to their parts with compassion and confidence, rather than from reactivity. As trust develops, I facilitate the process of witnessing and unburdening wounded parts, allowing the internal system to reorganize under Self-leadership. I have Core Skills certification in IFS from PESI.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
In Acceptance and Commitment Therapy sessions, I help clients notice and accept difficult thoughts and emotions rather than attempting to control, suppress, or avoid them. I use experiential exercises—such as cognitive defusion, mindfulness practices, and values clarification—to increase psychological flexibility and reduce experiential avoidance. Together, we identify concrete, values-driven actions and commit to behavioral steps that move the client toward a meaningful life, even in the presence of discomfort.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy sessions, I help clients identify automatic thoughts and core beliefs that influence their emotions and behaviors. We examine the cognitive distortions embedded in those thoughts, evaluate the evidence for and against them, and develop more balanced, reality-based alternatives. I then collaborate with clients on behavioral experiments and skills practice to reinforce new thinking patterns in effort to create measurable change between sessions.
Motivational Interviewing
In Motivational Interviewing sessions, I use a collaborative, client-centered stance to explore ambivalence about change rather than confronting or directing it. Through core skills such as open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening, and strategic summaries (OARS), I help clients elicit and strengthen their own change talk. The goal is to enhance intrinsic motivation and self-efficacy so clients commit to behavior change aligned with their values and goals.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
In Person-Centered Therapy sessions, I create a therapeutic environment grounded in empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness. Rather than directing the process, I trust the client’s innate capacity for growth and provide reflective listening that deepens their self-understanding. As clients feel fully seen and accepted, they become more congruent, self-aware, and empowered to make authentic choices.