I am a down to earth therapist with generally an upbeat personality. I believe that therapy should make you feel safe, supported, and focused on growth. Growth comes from the HOW - honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness for change. I have a person-centered approach and believe in meeting people where they are in their own life journey. I encourage, support, and guide my patients as they process through life or work to make changes.
I am so passionate about good quality clinical work. I could talk all day about the specifics of treatment modalities that I've been trained in and therapy mumbo-jumbo (if you do want to know, we can totally get into that) but at the end of the day what matters is connection. We build a trusting therapeutic relationship and then I push people out of their comfort zone. Growth will only come when we are a little uncomfortable. I offer more than support to talk about sadness or anxiety. My therapy is based on your goals. Why are you here and how can we get you where you want to be? I create a safe space to talk about hard things without judgment. I’ve also spent many years helping people who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and substance abuse issues. I’ve been working clinically since 2016 and love being able to help people live more fulfilling lives.
We will work together to establish goals for that growth that will guide our sessions. Some days we will explore the depths of what into what brought you here to therapy, and other days we will laugh and celebrate successes. Whether we need to process through traumas, develop healthier coping skills, or learn new strategies to navigate this crazy world, I believe the patient is the expert in their own life and work to empower you to be your ideal version of you.
