What training and experience do you have?

I’ve worked in a residential treatment setting with some of the most challenging youth, teens, and their families for 6 years. I have been working in a community based mental health program for the last 6 years.  The work I have done with individuals and families continues to inspire me on a daily basis. I am educated in evidenced based treatment while remaining creative and client-centered in terms of application.  I admire and respect the journey of each individual I meet and feel grateful to share in their experience.

What services do you offer?

I offer individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I offer family and sibling counseling as well as Parent Training. I respect the challenges that not only individuals but families face in this fast paced world with relentless demands. I admire and respect those who make the step to engage in therapy in order to improve their mental and physical health. If you are new to counseling, I will help orient and guide you through the process one step at a time. We will work collaboratively to determine how to best meet your individual or family needs.

What can I expect if I come to see you?

You can expect to enter a space where the goal is for you to be understood. You can expect a lot of questions at the onset of therapy in order for me to get to know you. You can also expect respect, understanding, and support should you not be ready to offer answers to questions about your life. The counseling space is about you and you can expect that I will do my best to be in tune with you and your needs so that it’s a place where you feel comfortable. You can expect me to meet you where you are and adjust accordingly. Basically, you can expect that I will do my very best to help you feel comfortable, heard, understood, and supported. If you have specific questions that I can answer regarding logistics of sessions, please feel free to contact me ahead of time so that I can help reduce any anticipatory anxiety that you might have.

What ages do you work with?

I generally I work with ages 10 and up. I’ve witnessed amazing growth with youth and teens when working with them in conjunction with their families. 

What if my teen doesn’t want me to participate?

In our first meeting together, we will talk about both your and your teen’s concerns and address questions about confidentiality, privacy and when parents need to be involved in sessions.

Do you work with adults?

Yes! I focus on understanding each person I work with whether they are a youth, adolescent, or adult. I find that by focusing on people’s unique experiences and my education of life-span development, I’m able to successfully work with a variety of populations. I look forward to learning about what your experiences and goals so that I may help support your journey.