Before receiving my degree in counseling & development, I moved to a farm and knew I wanted to incorporate the calm present energy and relational understanding that cows have that humans sometimes lack. I specialize in all things that help us be more human - self-compassion, nervous system regulation (polyvagal theory) and relational therapy.
I take my role as a counselor very seriously in that I acknowledge how much it takes to open up to others and share your story. My personality is accepting, curious, and calm. Even though I take my role seriously I am very casual and I encourage clients to show up as they are and however they are comfortable. Especially on the farm because I will never judge and neither will the animals!
In the first session, I go over expectations of counseling and get more background information about your life and what brings you to counseling. I will ask several questions but I also view it as a chance to get to know you and for you to see if we connect as well. Then we will talk about your goals in therapy, and recommendations for frequency of sessions.
