As a therapist who understands psychological suffering, I have become deeply passionate about guiding others through this. Through trial and error I have learned that we do not need to eliminate pain, but rather make space for it to live a full life. And, that pain can be pain without the struggle that leads to suffering. Together we will work so you can take on life again. While stress takes the backseat.
I have years of experience providing therapy in community mental health clinics where I have partnered with individuals experiencing severe trauma, crisis and chronic mental health conditions. I have extensive experience working with childhood trauma, domestic violence, acute crises and more. Through a person-in-environment perspective, clients are able to move through external hardship while focusing on personal treatment goals. Together we will work through external and internal stressors and make change that feels right for you.
In addition, I specialize in the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder. Through evidence based cognitive behavioral and exposure and response prevention treatment, we work to reduce symptoms. You will learn to coexist with unwanted, distressing thoughts and create space between trigger and response. In this space you will get to know yourself on a deeper level.
I prioritize the quality of our therapeutic relationship and emphasize your individual agency throughout our work. In your treatment I partner with you: the expert on your life. I offer a collaborative approach to treatment planning that is often ongoing as individual needs are not static.
