My Approach to Helping
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and a board certified registered art therapist. I received my Master of Arts in marriage and family therapy from Notre Dame de Namur University. Classes in the marriage and family therapy program also met the requirements for the American Art Therapy Association for art therapy.
I am also a Christian and provide therapy from that perspective for those who want their faith to be a part of the therapy process. I believe our spiritual well-being and relationship with God can have a significant influence on all other areas of our lives, including mental health. I have a holistic approach to therapy, looking at how mental, physical, and spiritual health impact each other in both positive and negative ways.
I have experience in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), supporting clients in gaining a healthier relationship with their thoughts and feelings. I have worked extensively with clients in coping with depression, stress, and anxiety, as well as in processing grief, loss, and life transitions. I am passionate about making mental health services more readily available to those who need them, and normalizing the need for them.