Personal Statement

Life throws us curveballs...and sometimes we realize that our old ways of coping just aren't working anymore. Counseling and can be immensely helpful to getting back on track or adjusting to new life circumstances that are beyond our control. Learning new ways to engage problems, improve relationships, and deal with our negative feelings can be very beneficial to establishing and maintaining health, wellbeing, and happiness--so that the life we are living is one we truly want to be in!

Not only that, relationships are hard. Whether it is with a spouse, partner, parent, co-worker, or any other person who is important to you, learning how to navigate the tricky business of expectations, communication, and getting needs met can be a challenge. Relationship issues can be helped both in couples therapy and in individual therapy.

I specialize in both personal and relationship issues, coping with changes, and seasons of depression and anxiety. I also teach better communication skills, conflict resolution, and I help persons improve their coping skills and make needed changes--whether in one's circumstances, perception, or behavior, in order to create greater happiness and satisfaction with one's life and relationships.

I welcome a variety of issues, individual diversity, and all kinds of couples. I strive to create a safe and accepting space for persons to be able to share their deepest needs, fears, hurts, and vulnerabilities, so that healing and growth can take place, and forward movement can begin.