I've worked at premiere facilities such as Hoag Hospital and the Betty Ford Clinic. Working with the underlying mental health issues which have driven addictive tendencies as a coping mechanism have been a specialty. I have experience working with veterans and their families, and I'm from a law enforcement family. I'm also part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
I believe we all have strengths which can be relied on to challenge defeating behaviors. I'm anchored in polyvagal theory which is understanding the correlation between anxiety and depression, and building a safe space in which one can see when these states start to set in.
No one is coming to therapy because things are great. This is what I respect and love about the relationship and seeing that change is possible. Your time is valuable and I want to give you the nudges and challenges to make you see progress. I've been told by clients that they appreciate my no-nonsense approach and calling out unhealthy behaviors. I am in long-term recovery and have navigated my own way towards significant life changes which leave me content.
