Great to meet you!
I bring 8 years of experience as a therapist, and more than 25 years working with children/teens, to our sessions. I specialize in treating clients with anxiety, ADHD, low self-esteem, life stressors, behavior and school concerns, and other issues. I also support parents searching for ideas to effectively meet their children's mental health needs.
A bit about my approach to therapy
I believe all people have the ability to change, build skills, and achieve their therapy goals. I guide my clients in a process that begins with understanding themselves and the unique strengths they bring to the world. Then we work on challenging negative thinking, modifying problematic behaviors, building needed skills, or moving toward self-acceptance. I choose counseling methods based on what will best help clients achieve their goals and "graduate" from therapy sessions.
What you can expect from our first session
When you first meet with me, I hope I can create an environment where you feel comfortable and at ease to be yourself. Your thoughts might be overwhelming, your life may be chaotic, or you might not like yourself, but I welcome you just as you are. And we will work together to move you in the direction of positive change.
