I received my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2006 and have been working in the mental health field for over 20 years. I have experience working in multiple settings and have worked with children, adolescents, and adults. I also have substantial experience working with first responders. I utilize evidence-based treatment and my practice is heavily trauma informed.
I work to empower others to recreate themselves. Most of us want to live a healthy and fulfilled life and I believe that we all have the ability to do that. Life is full of challenges. Some of those challenges are the result of our own decision making or the impact of our relationships we have had, and others just happen. Regardless of the cause, these challenges often have a lasting impact. I believe that your journey is unique to you and that your internal resiliency is the key to overcoming those challenges to have the life you want and deserve. I utilize evidence-based practices that are trauma informed and solution focused to help you to develop new skills or enhance existing skills so that you can achieve that. I will do that in an empathic but no nonsense way.
The initial session or two will be spent with me learning about you, how you got to where you are, where you want your life and wellness to be and creating a plan for how we will walk together to help you arrive there. I want to help people work to achieve their goals or resolve distress that is holding them back. I believe that this can be best accomplished when clients feel empowered to show up in a relaxed and real way.
