Approach

Through walking alongside others, I hope to offer a nurturing relationship that fosters lasting change and supports my clients in achieving their therapy goals. My primary treatment approach is cognitive behavioral therapy, which emphasizes being person-centered.  I also apply the training and tools I have received from motivational interviewing, trauma-informed therapy, acceptance commitment therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and emotion-focused family therapy. Depending on what is most helpful for my clients, I may draw from other counseling theories and resources as needed, such as including homework and relaxation exercises to be completed outside of session times. I specialize in eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, faith issues, and relationship issues.  I currently work with all age populations, ranging from young children to older adults, including individuals, couples, and families.

By providing a transformative relationship, I offer unconditional positive regard, empathy, genuine listening, and personal authenticity to empower my clients to discover a pathway to healing through whatever obstacles hold them back. I have found that the best way to practice counseling is to create a space for individuals to feel safe in a judgment-free and criticism-free environment so individuals feel free to be fully authentic and vulnerable through building a therapeutic relationship.  What is a therapeutic relationship, you may ask?  I find the definition in my personal goal as a counselor.  I desire to create a safe space where we can walk alongside each other to discover what is keeping you from living your best life.  This can look like bouncing ideas off each other to help find solutions and sharing your story aloud, which often brings about a deeper understanding of yourself, allowing for personal growth. Lastly, through my schooling and experience, I can use the knowledge and tools given to help guide you toward discovering the best of you.  In my experience through individual, group, family, adolescent, and senior counseling, putting all of the above together results in personal growth and healing.