LCSW, 20 years of experience
New to Grow
You don’t have to carry it all alone. I see you—the strong friend, the one who holds everything together, the one who’s been through more than you let on. You’ve learned to push through, to keep going no matter what, but deep down, you know there’s healing that needs to happen. That’s where I come in. I’m Adrienne, and I provide a safe, judgment-free space where you can finally lay your burdens down and unpack what’s been weighing on you. Through Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), we’ll work together to help you understand your experiences, develop coping skills that actually work, and begin to heal—on your terms. I believe in honoring your story, recognizing your resilience, and helping you tap into the strength you already have. If you’re feeling stuck, alone, or weighed down by your past, know that healing is possible. Many of us experience stress, anxiety, depression, and other effects of trauma, but you don’t have to stay in that place. Small, intentional changes can open the door to a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life.
The session will also be tailored to the client’s unique needs, goals, cultural background, values, and strengths. The client will feel genuinely heard, respected, and empowered throughout the process. Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach—it honors the individual’s lived experience and personal journey.
A strong therapeutic relationship is built on trust, safety, and mutual respect, creating a foundation where the client’s inner strengths can emerge and thrive. The therapist offers empathy, reliability, and a nonjudgmental presence, reinforcing the client’s capacity for self-reflection and growth. Through genuine collaboration and connection, the client is supported in accessing their own resilience, insight, and potential for positive change.
"An ideal adult client is someone who is open to self-exploration, actively engages in the therapeutic process, and is motivated to make positive changes. They are typically aware of their current challenges and seek guidance to navigate or resolve them. In therapy, the focus is on building trust, ensuring the client feels validated, fostering self-awareness, and developing problem-solving and coping skills. These elements are essential to an effective therapeutic process. However, clients often encounter various challenges during therapy, including resistance to change, overwhelming approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed techniques, I help clients identify and challenges and overcome them.
With over 20 years of experience in the field, I have specialized in using Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and modify unhelpful thinking patterns, emotional responses, and behaviors. Throughout my career, I’ve worked with diverse populations—including individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress-related disorders. My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and focused on empowering clients with practical tools for long-term change.
I have been supporting clients using Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), a goal-directed, strengths-based approach that emphasizes clients’ existing resources and potential for change. My work focuses on helping individuals, couples, and families identify what’s working in their lives, clarify their goals, and develop practical steps to move forward. Rather than dwelling extensively on problems or the past, I guide clients to envision their preferred future and recognize the skills and strategies they already possess to get there.
I have specialized in using Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) to support young children and their caregivers in healing from trauma, attachment disruptions, and relational challenges. My work has focused on strengthening the caregiver-child relationship as the central pathway to emotional and developmental healing. Through a trauma-informed and relationship-based approach, I help families make sense of difficult experiences, improve emotional regulation, and rebuild safety and trust within the caregiving relationship.