Here to Help You Heal
As a social worker and therapist with more than ten years of experience, I specialize in helping caregivers and military-connected individuals navigate life's stressors while maintaining a true sense of self. I also work with teens (ages 15-19) and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, stress management, life transitions, and self-esteem.
My style is genuine and curious, as I utilize active listening and clarification to ensure you feel understood and hopeful about how you experience life. I look forward to the time when you tell me that my assistance is no longer needed because you now have the confidence and tools to tackle life's stressors on your own.
My Approach to Care
I believe that hardship can be viewed from a lens of learning so that life can be experienced on a deeper level. That’s why I take a creative, empowering, and collaborative approach to your healing journey, not only understanding your suffering but using it to build stronger interpersonal connections. This sincere and validating relationship allows us to delve below the surface to identify the root causes of distress and create lasting change. Care is tailored to your unique vision of a brighter future and may include motivational interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help you notice improvement quickly.
A Journey into Exceptional Patient Care
I was led along the therapeutic path by my spiritual beliefs highlighting the call to bring hope to a hurting world. At the same time, my own experiences as a therapy patient taught me the value of providing the highest quality of care. Together, these perspectives shape my practice now, where I remain committed to bringing competence and creativity to each session while consistently seeking feedback to ensure we are on the right track toward goal realization.
Personal Interests
Practicing gratitude, singing, and staying in touch with friends are some of my favorite self-care activities in my free time, along with listening to audiobooks, spending time in nature, walking my sweet rescue pup, and watching football. I've also grown to thoroughly enjoy eating a variety of vegetables, though I am still loyal to my sweet tooth as well!
