About

I have been licensed as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Maine since 2007, after graduating from University of Maine. In that time, I have worked in inpatient settings, residential treatment, day treatment, outpatient clinics, and clients' homes, addressing issues including anxiety, depression, addiction, parenting, family conflict, adoption related needs, life change, and trauma.

People come to me with pain and often shame about the issues they face. I want you to know that you don’t have to worry about judgement from me. No one comes to therapy because everything is great in their lives, we all do things we wish we hadn’t, and things happen to us that we don’t know how to talk about. This is a safe place to begin exploring those things you can’t talk about elsewhere. I will challenge you, because challenging ourselves and each other is how growth happens; it may sometimes be uncomfortable (kind of like exercise), but it will always be with respect.

Regardless of what issues my clients come with or what setting we are in, I understand that you are the experts in your own lives. You know your history, and you set your goals. My job is to help you create a road map and travel with you to that goal. To do so, I primarily employ evidence based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This is a form of treatment that helps people understand their thoughts and emotions and to learn concrete skills that will help them better manage their responses. I use evidence-based treatments, because you deserve the most effective therapy I can provide. We know from years of study that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy works for most people, and I will help figure out how to best tailor that to fit you. I also come from a background in Family Systems Theory. The people who are a part of our lives, and the ways we interact with each other (especially our families) can help us or get in our way. Understanding those dynamics and changing our own behaviors can change the interactions. What is important about both of these approaches is that they put you in control; by understanding ourselves and our interactions with others, we can get more control over our lives.

Thank you, and welcome to your journey. I look forward to working with you!