Empowerment, Resilience, & Compassion
through Mental Health Therapy

“Mindfulness is awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally”

— Jon Kabat-Zinn

 

Specialties

Stress & Anxiety Management

Stress and Anxiety can feel like they have control over you--your mind races, your heart beats fast, and your fight or flight mechanism kicks in. Our work together will help you feel more in control of your life and begin to take away anxiety’s power over you. Together we will work to understand stress and anxiety’s origins, build skills for coping, and free yourself from its control.

Depression

Depression is the opposite of vitality, disempowering you and leaving you struggling to participate in life. Our sessions will focus on understanding depression, how it debilitates, and the ways it causes us to judge ourselves for being depressed. Through therapy you’ll begin to see the world, your thoughts, and yourself in a new way.

 

Chronic Illness & Pain

 
 

As a chronic illness sufferer, I also have a special connection to the experience of grief, negative belief, and the brokenness one can feel as a result. Through radical acceptance we can change our relationship to our health and our bodies and succeed in spite of our limitations. Through our therapeutic relationship you can find a balanced life within your chronic illness and pain.

 

 Therapy Styles

  • Gottman Method for Couples Counseling

    Utilizing the evidenced-based Gottman Method for couples counseling, I will help you identify the areas in which your relationship may feel stuck and employ specific interventions that teach you and your partner the skills to better manage conflicts, strengthen your connection and intimacy, and develop shared meaning and purpose within the relationship.

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  • EMDR Therapy

    EMDR Therapy is a powerful trauma-based therapy technique that helps the nervous system —where past trauma still resides — reprocess past painful experiences. Utilizing my experience as an EMDR certified therapist, together we can use EMDR Therapy to help heal many different kinds of trauma, be it from sexual or physical abuse, chronic illness, an accident, as well as less life-threatening, but still painful, past experiences that still have a negative effect on you today.

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How Therapy Will Help You

There are many benefits to therapy. If you are struggling, our work can help you better manage your symptoms, outbreaks, and triggers. Together we will increase your coping skills and open your eyes to new ways of dealing with situations that you may not have been aware of before.

I can teach you problem-solving skills, provide support, and work through life changes, allowing you to see your circumstances as a personal growth opportunity instead of a burden or obstacle.

I am a mental health therapist with many years of experience working with people who struggle with anxiety (and anxiety-related disorders), depression, stress, anger management, chronic illness, relationship difficulties, life changes, as well as a history of trauma and addiction. In addition to being a mental health therapist, I am a Mindfulness teacher and I have also been a school counselor, college advisor, teacher, and mentor.

I customize my treatment approach based on the unique needs and goals of my clients. Depending on what works best for you, we may utilize Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness (stress reduction), EMDR Therapy (trauma therapy), Motivational Interviewing(the gentle process of setting and achieving goals) and Gottman Method for Couples Counseling—or any combination of these.

My Approach

Take the First Step

I will work closely with you to meet you where you are mentally and emotionally, to foster a sense of trust and safety and help you achieve your personal goals.

During our initial meeting we will discuss your specific areas of concern. From there we will be able to create your personalized treatment plan and discuss how it can best work into your day-to-day life.

Taking the first step is the biggest one. Call now and change your life! I currently offer virtual therapy sessions.