Meet the Team

Psychotherapy is a kind of help in which the patient or client engages with a professional trained in the science and art of understanding and alleviating human suffering. As a Psychologist and psychotherapist, I stand in the belief that I don’t do anything “to” but rather “with” and “for” others – good therapy is collaborative - and that one must avoid a ‘one size fits all’ approach.

My practice focuses on the effects/impact of trauma, anxiety and ruptured relationship(s). There is no stigma in deepening your relationship to yourself and identifying the places where you feel stuck or ineffective. We all deserve to live the life we are meant to live.

We are all humans going through our own personal journeys, which all look different! Regardless of our respective journeys, we all face unique challenges that we need help with, and that is okay. My role is to walk alongside you wherever you choose. You are the driver, and I am here to support. Therapy is a beautiful process that allows a non-judgmental and non-biased person to hold space for you.

My role is to be side-by-side with you navigating these complex emotions and situations so that you can find the power in your voice, your body, and your strengths. My goal as a counselor is to create a positive, and reassuring environment where you can be you with all the quirks that uniquely make you – you. I believe that you are the expert of your experience, you have the answers inside of you, and we are together on this journey to unlock what is getting in your way. It is my hope to help you find strategies to interrupt patterns that are no longer serving you and create healthier paths to allow you to “be the change you wish to see.” If you choose to let me be a part of this journey with you, it will be an honor because I recognize it is hard to trust again when there have been letdowns.

I believe one of the most powerful tools we have in life is our voice. When we are silenced and not allowed the opportunity to express ourselves it can result in depression and anxiety. Over time it will impair our self-efficacy and value...

I understand that most of us want to feel happy and hopeful in our lives, but are you anxious, stressed, angry, lost, or disconnected? I can support you in feeling healthier, more balanced, and more connected in your life.

It can be difficult to deal with life’s ongoing challenges on your own. We all deserve a little help sometimes. I can help guide you, but you are in the driver’s seat when it comes to your counseling sessions. You decide where you want to go and we will come up with a plan of how to get there. My goal is to support you while you make the changes you are seeking with the tools I can provide.

Life is a journey that you should not take alone. We choose to do life with others when we celebrate births, promotions, weddings, and other celebratory events. We usually don’t invite others to participate when we face difficult times. We become an island with the hope that things will work themselves out. Unfortunately, at times we are not that lucky. In therapy, you have someone who will walk with you and help you navigate the thoughts and feelings that are causing you to stagnate. Let’s celebrate that step toward breaking through what sometimes breaks us down.

My main goal in therapy is to empower you. In my opinion, there does not have to be something “wrong” to come to counseling. We can target whatever areas of your life you would like to improve and we will work as a team to achieve your goals...

I work from the assumption that we are all doing the best we can, with what we know, and with the resources available to us. Therapy is the ideal place to expand our understanding of ourselves and add to the skills that keep us resilient during life’s challenges.

I believe in the therapeutic process and consider it to consist of many forms. Each person is so unique and has their own story to tell in their own unique way and in their own time. The one thing I say to my clients in every first session, is, it starts with you. You choosing to show up to your appointment, you choosing to seek out support, encouragement, advice, a listening ear.

When one seeks out therapy, I believe they are saying that they want a change. Sometimes we need someone to listen and ask questions so that the processing of thoughts and feelings can be done in a nonjudgmental way. The answers come from within and I am just a guide along the healing journey.

I grew up in a military family and spent most of my childhood living overseas and in the southeast. I was inspired by the experiences of meeting and connecting with people from various backgrounds and cultures during my childhood...