My goal as a counselor is to support you on your journey of self-discovery by taking a stance of curiosity—recognizing that you are the expert of your own life. I typically work with young adults, children, and families focusing on navigating life transitions, anxiety and mood management, and relational work, including relationship to self. I'm a graduate of Mount Mary University with a MS in Professional Counseling, Concentration in Clinical Mental Health.
Counseling partnerships must begin with relationship-building to create a foundation of trust and warmth. I seek to help clients be curious and compassion towards themselves by helping clients uncover patterns and themes that guide their daily and life choices. I utilize family systems, attachment, narrative, and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide my intervention practices with children, families, and individual adults.
In my role as counselor, I balance logic (treatment planning, goal-setting, and action steps) with creativity and empathy, taking a holistic view of the person. I also believe in the importance of utilizing practices that are trauma-responsive and strengths-based. It is important that you choose a counselor who feels like a good fit for you and your goals and I welcome any inquiries about what working with me would look like.
