I specialize in supporting people navigating trauma, addiction, and tough emotional seasons. As an APSW and SAC-IT in Wisconsin, I bring training in Youth-Oriented Substance Abuse and Trauma Counseling, as well as Brainspotting. In our work together, we’ll look at how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors connect—especially around substance use, trauma, and patterns that feel hard to change—so you can feel safer, more understood, and more in control of your life.
In sessions, my style is collaborative, compassionate, and honest. I draw from approaches like CBT, trauma-informed care, and Brainspotting while focusing on practical tools you can use in daily life. We’ll work on managing triggers, cravings, and distress, building coping skills, and increasing self-awareness. I also offer education around anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction so what you’re experiencing starts to make more sense and feels less overwhelming.
In our first session, you can expect a calm, non-judgmental space where you can share at your own pace. We’ll talk about what’s bringing you to therapy, your current challenges, and any key parts of your story you feel ready to share. Together, we’ll set initial goals—whether that’s working on recovery, processing trauma, or building healthier coping skills—and I’ll explain how I work so you know what to expect. By the end of our time, you’ll leave with a clearer sense of direction and a few concrete strategies you can start using right away.
