Are you and your partner feeling disconnected, struggling to communicate, or caught in cycles of conflict? Many couples find themselves repeating the same arguments, feeling unheard, or drifting apart—but change is possible. Whether you're dealing with trust issues, life transitions, intimacy struggles, or past trauma affecting your relationship, I provide a safe and supportive space for you to heal and reconnect. I also work with individuals navigating emotional trauma, divorce, and low self-esteem, providing a supportive space to heal and regain confidence.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Our first time together will be an intake session starting with introductions. This will be a time to discuss presenting issues, counseling goals, and any background information that will be helpful for effective treatment.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strengths as a provider are my ability to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel comfortable exploring their emotions, vulnerabilities, and challenges. I am skilled at helping clients navigate difficult emotions—whether it’s grief, trauma, or self-doubt—and guiding them toward healing and self-discovery. I specialize in emotionally focused therapy (EFT), which helps couples reconnect and rebuild trust, and I use trauma-informed approaches such as EMDR and CBT to support individuals in overcoming emotional wounds and building healthier relationships. My compassionate, client-centered approach is rooted in empathy, validation, and a deep commitment to seeing each individual or couple achieve meaningful, lasting change.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I am best positioned to serve couples who are struggling with communication, trust issues, emotional disconnection, or navigating major life transitions, such as divorce or infidelity. I also work with individuals dealing with emotional trauma, including narcissistic abuse, past relationships, and low self-esteem. My ideal clients are seeking a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to heal, rebuild self-worth, and improve their relationships. Whether they are facing personal challenges, relationship distress, or navigating significant life changes, I provide the support and tools to help them move toward healing and transformation.
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1600 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85224, Suite 250Appointments
Virtual & in-personMy treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is an approach that focuses on finding unhelpful patterns in thinking and behaviors. It is based on the premise that our thoughts influence our feelings and actions. CBT is helpful for people to address emotional challenges and improve their quality of life.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured therapy that using bilateral stimulation to reduce the vividness and emotion associated with traumatic memories. EMDR therapy is an effective method proven to help people recover from trauma and PTSD symptoms.
Strength-Based
Strengths-based therapy focuses on an individual's existing resources, resilience, and positive qualities improving mindset and personal worldview. This approach empowers individuals to overcome personal barriers to be an agent of change.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Person-centered therapy creates a space for an individual to use their own understanding of their experiences as a platform for healing. This approach can benefit people who seek to gain more self-confidence, a stronger sense of identity or authenticity, greater success in establishing interpersonal relationships, and more trust in their own decisions.
Couples Counseling
I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help couples strengthen emotional bonds and address attachment issues, while also incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and challenge negative thought patterns affecting their relationship. This combination allows me to help couples improve communication, resolve conflicts, and build deeper emotional connections.