About

I began this path in 2006 working as a parenting coach for a social service agency which provided support to parents and children involved in the child welfare system. I continued in this area for eleven years and during this time, earned my Master's Degree in Clinical Counseling and began working as both an individual and family counselor. My next move was working as a clinical supervisor in residential inpatient and then outpatient treatment for substance use. Both of these areas taught me so much about working with individuals who are struggling with different stressors.

Asking for help is rarely an easy decision and my goal is to develop a space where you feel comfortable enough to work on your goals. My approach is to be genuine, warm, positive, and we may laugh a bit. I enjoy using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to assist people in learning new skills to manage their past, present, and future. Both of these approaches are based on the idea that people can learn to manage their thoughts and emotions and feel relief. The best results come from a willingness to practice between sessions.

I look forward to meeting you!