I've spent years working in rural mental health, which means I've learned to work with just about anyone who walks through the door, and I bring that same flexibility here. After years supervising other counselors, I'm ready to get back to full-time private practice and build something that actually fits my life, not the other way around. If you're looking for someone who's seen a lot and isn't rattled easily, I'd love to connect.
A lot of my work centers on trauma, and I'm currently finishing additional training in EMDR, a structured approach that helps the brain process traumatic memories so they stop feeling so present-day. I've worked with grief, addiction, and crisis situations, including supporting people through suicidal thoughts, and I'm comfortable staying steady when things get intense rather than stepping back. I like knowing exactly who to call if a client needs more support than a weekly session can offer, and I build that layer of backup before anything else. My style leans practical: we name what's actually happening, and figure out concrete next steps together.
Our conversations tend to start wherever you are, not with a script. In early sessions I'm listening for the full picture, including anything urgent that needs attention right away, and I'll tell you plainly if I think something needs more support than I can give alone. Most people say they leave feeling like they were actually heard, not just processed, and like there's finally someone paying close attention.
