LCSW, 19 years of experience
New to Grow
I've been in the behavioral health field since 1999 and practiced as a therapist since 2006. I'm trauma-informed, neurodivergent affirming, and strengths-based in my approaches. I am EMDR certified and specialize in: anxiety, trauma, ADHD and neurodivergence. I'm also the parent of an autistic teen, so I know first-hand the challenges parents go through in trying to do what's best for their child and not always knowing what that is.
During the first session we'll get to know all parts of you as well as what's bringing you in for therapy. We'll talk about what you want to work on, what supports you have, what's worked for you before and what hasn't. You're the captain of the boat and I'm just the guide. I'll have some suggestions on where to go, but ultimately everything we do is your call.
I'm a very real person. I use humor, I laugh, I curse. I've never forgotten what it was like to be a teenager and as a parent I can work from that perspective as well. That being said, we have work to do and if you want to come in, work on stuff, and get out, I can help you do that too.
My main specialties are neurodivergence and trauma/anxiety. I serve clients ages 12-55. Many of my clients are late awareness/late diagnosed autistic or ADHD but certainly not all. You don't have to be something or someone in particular, just come as you are. All parts of you are welcome.
I'm an EMDR certified therapist who helps clients with painful memories, experiences and past traumas. EMDR isn't about forgetting your past; it's about freeing you from it. This specialized therapy helps you reprocess distressing memories and experiences that have left you feeling stuck or overwhelmed. By moving these memories from a place of active pain to a more neutral state, allowing you to move forward with a renewed sense of peace and strength.
I'm a firm believer in focusing on the whole person. Instead of focusing on what's "wrong," strengths-based therapy is all about discovering and using what's "right" with you. We'll work together to identify your unique skills, inner resilience, and past successes to help you build a more confident, hopeful future.