I approach my work with clients with openness and curiosity. I believe the people I serve are inherently whole and healthy, yet many have learned to cope with suffering using unhealthy substances, relationships, or habits.
I have had several careers in my adult life: Sailor (Navy, Coast Guard), school bus driver, addiction counselor, and most recently, mental health therapist. I earned a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work and am certified as an addiction counselor.
Bringing a holistic approach to understanding each individual, I assess clients’ histories, interpersonal patterns, and environments, examining social, spiritual, physical, and emotional factors as well as their sense of purpose. When collaborating with clients, I prioritize establishing a therapeutic bond and gaining trust as the foundations of my work. I believe that all of us are people in recovery and while we are all in this journey together, each client’s voice is the single most important aspect of their individual treatment.
No matter where you are in your journey my hope is to walk alongside you and perhaps gain some insight. This goes both ways. I know that I would not be the person I am today without all the people I have encountered in my life.
