My Approach to Helping
Counseling is a collaboration between client and therapist. Therapy is much like the refinishing of a fine piece of wood that has seen a lot of life, with evidence to show for it. We work together to address the areas of your life that need healing so that your true beauty may emerge. Rather than be defined by what has happened to you, you may be known for your individual character and strengths. Each individual has inherent value.
More Info About My Practice
My focus is women and children. For adult women, my focus is helping them heal developmental trauma, which we all hav to some degree. With my trauma training, I help women who have a history of abuse and other traumatic experiences heal, find their identity outside of past events, and create goals for the future.
For children, I help them better understand their world using their default language....play! As a registered play therapist I utilized science supported play strategies to help children communicate about their world and develop skills to help them navigate the life. I also partner with parents to create strategies for home or make referrals to other types of clinicians who may support a child client.