About

There are times in our lives when we experience overwhelming challenges. Many people arrive in therapy in emotional pain and distress. I am here to listen and provide a safe space and nonjudgmental support as you process personal issues, helping you gain relief and move forward in your life.

I view therapy as a supportive partnership where I will help you work through your difficulties and stuck points. Change can sometimes be frustrating and discouraging. I can assist you in this process by helping you find new ways of looking at and approaching situations, giving you insight and clarity. This process results in helping you feel better.
I provide individual therapy services to adults of all ages. I have over 15 years of experience working with clients of various backgrounds and life situations. I worked for years providing therapy in adult community mental health settings, a college counseling center, as well as experience serving as a Mental Health/Dual Diagnosis therapist for Native American/tribal population.

First and foremost, I am a client centered therapist, meaning we partner and work together to create your therapy experience. I value respect, trust, and confidentiality in the therapeutic process. I am trained in and utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches, including Mindfulness, and various other forms of CBT. I also use insight oriented/psychodynamic, compassion focused, and family systems approaches. Interventions are tailored to each person’s unique needs and preferences. I am well experienced in treatment of anxiety (including OCD, Generalized Anxiety, Phobia, Panic Disorder, etc), depression, grief/loss, codependency, life adjustments and transitions, family of origin issues, ACOA issues (Adult Children of Alcoholics, caregiver stress issues, and PTSD.
One of the strongest predictors of therapeutic success is the counseling relationship. It is best to find a counselor who is a good fit for you—someone who you feel can relate to and understands your situation. If you are needing emotional support and tools to move forward in your life, give therapy a chance.
I look forward to hearing from you.