My counseling approach emphasizes a person-centered and trauma-informed perspective, establishing a safe and non-judgmental environment. My goal is to help you enhance self-connection while fostering curiosity and understanding about your internal experiences. With couples counseling I help couples increase intimacy, connection, and promote effecti
I sincerely believe that each of us is born into this world deserving of happiness, safety, and love. For some of us, the road to emotional wellness can be impacted by forces and experiences beyond our control. At times, we can lose sight of the beauty life has to offer us due to potential trauma, family history, or hardships we’ve experience
While they are a vital part of our lives and can bring us so much joy - relationships are complex! Think about it - although people spend years learning and practicing most key skills, many people have had limited opportunity learning about relationships and emotional skills. I work with people who are often very successful in many aspects of their
My primary therapeutic orientations are cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy; however, I strongly believe that it is essential to meet you "where you are at" using my developed professional skills to provide you with a therapeutic orientation necessary to move you toward a place of peace, hea
I have a strong passion for helping others. Nothing brings me joy quite like the experience of seeing people I work with not only successfully navigate some of their difficulties, but also find new joy and meaning in their lives overall. I believe therapy should enhance the quality of your life, not simply focus on your challenges.
My approach
I frequently work with clients who struggle with many things like depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, challenging relationships, or a loss of their sense of self that affects their relationships, ability to function, work, career, or day-to-day life. Clients often initially report feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated, and lost by what it mean
You’re here because something isn’t working. Maybe you feel trapped in the same relationship patterns, wrestling with questions about faith or purpose, or struggling with emotions that feel too big to manage. You might be longing for deeper connection, self-acceptance, or a more straightforward path. Whatever has brought you here, I wan
You may be here because you feel overwhelmed. Trauma, eating struggles, and body image concerns can feel heavy and isolating, especially when you’ve also faced rejection or invisibility for being LGBTQ+. It’s exhausting to carry shame, self-doubt, or the sense that your body isn’t a safe place to be. If this sounds familiar, know
You might be here because something feels heavy—trauma that lingers in the body, shame tied to sex or identity, or the quiet exhaustion of moving through a world that wasn’t built with you in mind. You may not know exactly what you need yet, only that you want to feel more grounded, more connected, more yourself.
I work with queer an
With your wellness objective in mind, my focus is empathetically listening and exploring new ways to reduce anxiety, frustration or sadness to build greater confidence, create healthier boundaries and enhance personal and professional relationships. Whether you are new to therapy or wanting to further your progress, we'll work together in a com
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