Hello! I have been a counselor for 25+ years and continue to be passionate about empowering people to feel better. I graduated from Purdue University and have worked in community mental health and private practice. I focus on working with adults and provide teletherapy sessions evening and weekend hours.
I use an integrative approach to therapy typically using tools from a Client-Centered approach and Cognitive-Behavioral therapy. I believe in having a caring, respectful therapeutic relationship where I partner with you to identify things keeping you from feeling content, successful and satisfied in your life. I often use homework assignments if it is helpful to help you stay active on working toward your goals between sessions. Open, honest communication is critical. I expect to provide you with a space where you can say anything and can learn to advocate for your needs.
In therapy, you choose the goals you want to work on. My role is to help you identify what those are, come up with steps to work toward them, and support and encourage you along the way. I often describe it as we are a team- you are flying the plane and I am your navigator and co-pilot.
