Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

CBT is based on the idea that how we think (cognition), how we feel (emotion) and how we act (behavior) all interact together. Specifically, our thoughts determine our feelings and our behavior. CBT is often used for brief solution focused therapy. CBT will be used to develop strategies, identify triggers and further understand the motivations behind your behaviors. We will complete activities to help familiarize you with strategies that can be use as needed. Additionally, understanding your varying perspectives due to present state of mind. My hope is that we will retrain your brain to use healthy coping and regulation strategies through heightened awareness of you.

Acceptance and commitment (ACT)

I often use an approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In simple terms, ACT helps you become more mindful, more aware of your thoughts and feelings, and more connected to what truly matters to you. Together, we focus on setting intentions that feel meaningful and taking small, realistic steps that align with those intentions. ACT is especially helpful if you're working on letting go, seeking forgiveness, or trying to change habits that no longer support your wellbeing. Instead of fighting your thoughts or judging yourself, we learn how to notice what shows up with compassion and choose healthier actions on purpose. My goal is to help you build the skills to move toward the life you want—with clarity, gentleness, and confidence.

Couples Counseling

Gottman-Informed Couples Counseling My work with couples is guided in part by principles from The Gottman Method, a research-based approach to relationship health developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. Their work focuses on strengthening the foundation of a relationship by building trust, deepening friendship, and improving the ability to manage conflict in a healthy way. In our sessions, we explore several core Gottman concepts, including: The Sound Relationship House This model helps couples understand what strong relationships are built on—friendship, shared meaning, emotional connection, and trust. We look at how you express fondness, how well you know each other’s inner worlds, and what it means to turn toward (rather than away from) each other in moments of need. The Four Horsemen We identify communication patterns—criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling—that can damage connection over time. I help couples learn healthier, more supportive alternatives, such as expressing needs clearly, practicing self-soothing, and engaging in soft start-ups during difficult conversations. Managing Conflict vs. Eliminating Conflict Gottman therapy doesn’t aim to remove all disagreements; instead, it helps you understand the difference between solvable problems and perpetual patterns that need ongoing management. Together, we practice tools for staying calm, listening with empathy, and creating compromise that respects both partners’ needs. Building Shared Meaning We also explore values, beliefs, family influences, and life dreams that shape how you move together in the world. This helps couples reconnect around purpose, vision, and the rituals that strengthen emotional intimacy. Looking at Past Experiences Using a trauma-informed lens, we consider how big T and small t traumas may influence trust, emotional expression, and the ability to engage in conflict safely. This creates space for understanding—not blame—and supports healthier patterns moving forward. Couples counseling invites you to express your feelings with the hope of being understood, to clarify expectations, and to rebuild or strengthen your connection. This work can be challenging, but it is also deeply rewarding—and it gives couples the tools they need not just to stay together, but to thrive together.

Group Therapy

I offer group therapy experiences designed to support connection, healing, and personal growth. My groups focus on themes such as grief and loss, life coaching and goal setting, career exploration, and creative cooking therapy—a hands-on, strengths-based approach that uses food and creativity to build emotional awareness, confidence, and community. For more than seven years, I have facilitated groups for adolescents, adults, and couples, helping participants learn from one another and develop skills they can carry into their daily lives. In group therapy, you are invited to explore your experiences in a supportive environment, share stories when you feel ready, and practice new ways of communicating, coping, and building connection. Group work can be incredibly powerful. It reminds us that we are not alone, and it offers a space to grow alongside others who understand similar challenges and hopes.