About

Hello! I work with people who have a wide variety of conditions stemming from relational and environmental stress. I believe that we often rely on past coping skills that are no longer functional and this blocks the path to healing. I think every symptom once served a purpose and that change can occur by looking at how and why these symptoms developed. I have a direct, non-judgmental and caring style, intermingled with humor. I work hard at viewing each person through the lens of their own experience by thoroughly interviewing you about your past. I examine how it shaped you, your emotions, your thoughts and the way you interact in the world. I welcome clients of different ethnicities, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, nationalities, and abilities and am always eager to learn about areas I'm not as familiar with. Clients I’ve worked well with are often experiencing issues such as relational problems, work stress, life transitions, low self-esteem, emotional abuse/neglect, childhood trauma/injuries, work/secondary trauma, anxiety, depression, and self-sabotaging behaviors. My approach to therapy primarily incorporates interpersonal and family system techniques, but I can also utilize EMDR, CBT, Gestalt, Attachment, and Trauma-based therapies. I'm able to work with clients who enjoy homework and structure, as well as those who prefer a more fluid approach. My focus is to help you achieve changes and goals that are meaningful to you. I previously worked in a military setting, seeing all branches of the military, both active duty and veteran, and their spouses and adult children. The site was a hospital setting, so I am deeply familiar working with those in the healthcare field and individuals who work in high-tempo environments. I then worked for a niche practice that specialized in Women’s Issues. I am also an actor and aficionado of theatre and the arts, and have experience working with artists and helping them bring their work to fruition.