I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) providing trauma-informed therapy for adults and teenagers. I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, emotional overwhelm, and substance use concerns. I’m certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), SMART Recovery, and I’m a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). My goal is to help you feel safe, supported, and empowered while building real tools you can use outside of session.
My approach is warm, solution-oriented, and empowering. I use a trauma-informed, strengths-based style that focuses on both healing and practical progress. I incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to help clients build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. I also integrate SMART Recovery tools when helpful for relapse prevention and behavior change. I believe therapy should feel both supportive and productive, so clients leave with clarity, coping strategies, and a plan for growth.
In the first session, you can expect a safe and welcoming space where we focus on what brought you to therapy and what you’d like to improve. We’ll discuss your current stressors, symptoms, strengths, and personal goals. I’ll ask questions to better understand your history, patterns, and what has or has not helped in the past. Together, we will start building a plan that fits your needs, and you’ll leave the session with initial coping tools and next steps.
