What am I about?
I have always felt passionate about mental health care, and I feel honored to have the opportunity to provide these services to people in need. I believe humans can thrive best when our environment allows us to have our basic needs met. For some of us, these needs were not met during very vulnerable early developmental stages, leading to problems with functioning later in life. I am grateful that our field now has access to highly effective treatments that can provide healing for these concerns.
Our society rewards productivity, positivity, and popularity. This teaches our children and us that only these parts of ourselves are acceptable and worthy of being seen. I have always believed that we are so much more than this and that every part of ourselves is acceptable and every feeling, even sadness and fear, is valid. Finding peace and contentment is possible when we can hold compassion and complete acceptance of who we are and every facet of our unique selves.
I believe every person can reach their full potential, and my goal is to be a guide on that journey and a source of hope and encouragement. Safety and compassion are so important when we begin this work together, and I am dedicated to helping you reach your goals.
To learn more, review my available services and book a session today!
Training and Credentials
I am a licensed professional counselor, LPC-MHSP, with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I've had the privilege of learning from the most experienced professionals in our field, and I have learned that most mental and emotional health concerns are best understood through a trauma-informed and attachment-based lens. I enjoy working with couples, and I am passionate about helping adult individuals who've experienced childhood abuse reclaim and restore their relationships with themselves and others.
My practice centers around combining the most effective treatment models designed to target conditions such as trauma disorders, dissociation, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and couple's concerns. I take an integrative and holistic approach based on each client's unique needs and preferences.
These treatment models include:
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Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
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Eye Movement, Desensitization, and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Somatic Experiencing (SE)
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Mindfulness and Meditation
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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
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Dialectical and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (DBT, CBT)