With 20 years of military service and 10 years in education, I bring a unique perspective to counseling. I support veterans, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, relationships, and life transitions. My approach is warm, genuine, and collaborative, creating a relaxed, nonjudgmental space where you can feel comfortable being yourself. Together, we’ll build insight and practical tools to support meaningful change.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, but my goal is to create a welcoming space where we can work together to address your needs, goals, and experiences. I also incorporate CBT and Gestalt techniques to help clients recognize unhelpful patterns, better understand their emotions and experiences, and develop practical ways to move forward. I believe the therapeutic relationship itself is an important part of creating meaningful change.
Our first session is about getting to know each other and understanding what brought you to counseling. We'll talk about what's currently going on, what you would like to change, and what you hope to get from therapy. There's no expectation that you have everything figured out or share everything immediately. My goal is for you to leave the first session feeling heard, comfortable, and with a clearer idea of where we can go from here.
