I am a licensed mental health counselor, and a certified yoga instructor. In my work with clients, we take a holistic approach to health and wellness which often involves the integration of the natural world, body movement/awareness, and meditation to evoke the change process. Together, we design a treatment plan that empowers and inspires you to live your best life.
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to guide much of my work with clients. Through this, we get clear on what is important to you, and begin to find ways to support you in making values-based decisions. Our path toward your goals is steeped in a strengths-based, compassion-focused, and humanistic lens, so that you are confident in the driver's seat of your healing journey.
I work with clients who are looking to actively participate in their change process. Typically, clients come to me when they feel stuck in life and are looking for help "getting back on track." My areas of specialty are in treating folks who are looking for help with the following: life transitions, anxiety, depression, improving/deepening relationships, developing a spiritual practice, recovery support, and increasing self-confidence.
My approach to counseling is trauma-informed, humanistic and integrative in nature, while also playful and engaging. I regularly bring in humor, curiosity, and unique metaphors to help clients let go of limiting beliefs, and make sustainable changes. I ask clients for a willingness to be open and work hard in sessions. This is what enlivens the counseling experience, and brings results!
In our first meeting we will spend the majority of the time talking about what brought you to therapy and how you're feeling now. I will listen and ask clarifying questions, so I can get a clear picture of what's going on for you. Some folks will begin the goal-setting process, but others may need more time to hone in on a goal. We work at your pace, and prioritize building connection.
