You might be carrying something that feels too heavy to put into words, like a past that keeps surfacing, anxiety that will not quiet, or a relationship with substances you are finally ready to rethink. Whatever brought you here, you do not need to have it all figured out to start. I work with adolescents, adults, and seniors across Wisconsin facing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and substance use, and I am committed to seeing you as more than your hardest chapter.
Therapy with me is collaborative and practical. I draw on CBT, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Problem Solving Therapy, not as rigid frameworks but as real tools we adapt to your needs. I follow your lead on pace, center your autonomy, and keep our work grounded in your strengths, your goals, and what genuinely helps you move forward in daily life.
Your first session is a conversation, not just an intake checklist. We will talk about what is on your mind, what has felt hard, and what you hope might change. I will ask questions to understand you, not to box you in. By the end, we will have a shared sense of where to focus and what working together could look like. You do not need answers before you begin, because figuring things out is work we will do together.
