About

You made it here! No matter what event happened today, you decided to not be reduced by it! You took the FIRST step in your path to wellness. I whole-heartedly welcome you with open arms and an open mind to a completely non-judgmental space. I strive towards creating the safety that you yearn for in this very moment to express your thoughts and feelings. As Brene Brown says, if we share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive. I look forward to being that empathic and compassionate person with whom you can share your story. I am truly honored and deeply humbled to be part of your healing journey. You are a person with many strengths with your own unique resilience and I only believe there is value in recognizing them to become more self-aware. This will be the foundation of coping skills to help slay all your life's stressors! Together, we will learn how to use trauma-sensitive mindfulness techniques inside and outside the therapy room. You will learn to stay present in this moment in a way that does not force you to close your eyes for the first time in a strange new place. Using cognitive behavioral, dialectic behavioral and cognitive processing therapy techniques, I will help you identify as well as challenge certain belief patterns that have been shaped by past unpleasant experiences, that may have made you feel safe then, but may no longer serve you a purpose NOW! In the past, I have worked with adults and older adults who have experienced trauma either in their childhood or in adulthood. I've learned that mental health issues such as anxiety and depression in adults are rooted in the fear, guilt and shame stemming from past traumatic experiences. Through my prior work, I've observed that my trauma-informed approach and person-centered care helped my clients feel more heard and seen throughout therapy. Oh, Yes! I very much care about YOU!