Approach

Compassion and humor is what you will experience when sitting with me. I cultivate a safe place for you to be your authentic and vulnerable self as we work together to achieve your therapeutic goals. My clients consist of individuals ranging from 15 years old – 70 years old, with a wide array of issues related to communication, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, conflict management, intimacy, trauma, and stress. My Master’s in Counseling and post-graduate certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy have equipped me to effectively and compassionately work with people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

The modalities I draw from most consistently include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocess (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Bowenian Transgenerational Systems Theory. My understanding of the human condition is largely informed by Attachment Science.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a scientifically supported approach to treating trauma. It is the preferred approach utilized by the Veterans Affairs Department to treat PTSD. This approach has proven to help individuals heal from both trauma and distressing events.

Approach

My holistic approach to therapy is conversational and client focused. I provide a confidential space with support while you navigate feelings, experiences, and obstacles. Together, we explore strategies and identify thinking patterns. I integrate various evidence-based treatment modalities depending on the area and impact. I blend mindfulness techniques with CBT and DBT interventions paired with Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and EMDR to facilitate all stages change. My previous experience includes working in the substance use disorder field and extensive training in Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation. I have worked with local Indigenous communities and understand the magnitude and impacts of generational trauma. Recently, I worked with high- risk teens in an educational setting. I have witnessed adversities translate to strengths, in both personal and professional spheres.
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Approach

I work from a collaborative, strength-based approach, assisting and supporting clients to be the authors of their own lives. I believe that everyone deserves a safe and healing environment to work through life’s difficulties. In order to create a secure and client-centered therapeutic relationship, I emphasize building trust and establishing compassionate rapport with each client. I strive to understand your unique struggles, needs, and values in order to help you embark on a fulfilling path that is authentic to you. We will collaborate in a safe and supportive environment to build on your strengths, and help you to reach your goals and thrive as you move through life. 

My therapeutic intervention includes, but are not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Brief Therapy, and Solution/Focused Therapy to help you achieve your goals. I have been a nationally Certified Bereavement Facilitator since 1994. I have many years of experience in private practice and acute care in both hospital and skilled nursing facility settings.  

Approach

By using a client-centered approach to create a collaborative space with clients, I have witnessed therapy empower individuals to heal from the emotional impact of past experiences. The therapeutic modalities I draw from include but are not limited to Solution Focused Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotion Focused Therapy. In the therapy room, I encourage clients to self-reflect and explore different alternatives and ways they can become unstuck from negative patterns. 

My experience includes working with couples around strengthening their relationship, conflict management, role imbalances, stress, and communication. I work with individuals on an array of presenting issues, including those new to parenting, empty nesters, or other transitions that come with family life. My training in EMDR has also equipped me to support those recovering from traumatic experiences. 

I am passionate about serving the first responder community and their families, as well as issues brought on by the job, transition between work and home, and cumulative stress that first responder families face.