We have all experienced times when life seems particularly challenging— a period of transition, a major event, or a loss that turns our world upside down. In our darkest moments, there can be no greater consolation than the gift of companionship on our journey through pain. We long to feel connection, to be freed from our isolation; we long for relationship. And in these moments, you may benefit from the help of a counselor. A counselor can offer the steadfast relationship and professional insight that will guide you from pain into joy and freedom. As a trained Marriage and Family Therapist with a calling to help people through life’s challenges, I would be delighted to partner with you on that journey.
I have always been passionate about walking with families and individuals through stressful life events, whether a normal transition or an unforeseen crisis. In my own life I have found enormous healing through relationship with Christ and others. I have counseled individuals, couples, families, children, and teens in one-to-one and group settings. No matter where you find yourself in your life journey, I can promise that you will be very welcome in my office, and that together we will seek healing for whatever issues you may face.
My Goal as a Counselor
While I tailor my aims to suit the needs of each unique client, I always strive to foster a counseling relationship that is safe, healing, and honest. I aim to empower my clients to use their particular gifts and strengths to overcome any obstacle. I am especially interested in empowering clients to understand the ways in which our relationships shape our identity and development. Above all, I aim to provide a setting where open and respectful conversation naturally flows—a place in which clients can master skills and resources to overcome any issues they may face.
What I can Offer
As a counselor, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients to process their concerns and work toward positive and lasting transformation. I promise that all my clients will be accepted for who they are, and that we will explore each issue creatively to pursue solutions that last. I have extensive experience with young adults and enjoy walking with individuals through this time of major change and transformation. Some of my most meaningful work as a therapist has been with young adults working through issues of self esteem, life direction, family of origin issues, relationship concerns, and past trauma.
I also enjoy working with pre and postnatal women, supporting them through some of the challenges that arise when working to grow a family. Perinatal mood disorders are some of the most under diagnosed, yet treatable mental health disorders. Anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD are very common for pre and postnatal women and speaking with a counselor is a great first step towards healing. In my work with this population I offer a tender space to process, grieve, explore new resources, normalize, and integrate everything this journey has brought into your life.
My Counseling Approach
I believe it is critical to make openness, respect, and curiosity the key characteristics of my work as a counselor. During our first few sessions, I will spend time getting to know you better so that I can discern your needs and the best methods for helping you overcome any particular concerns. Once we have become acquainted, you and I will collaboratively explore possible solutions through intentional relationship building and conversation.
Through working with children and adolescents, I have found that young people greatly benefit from the counseling relationship. As in my work with adults, I aim to cultivate trust, honesty, respect, and curiosity when counseling young people. I make every effort to engage with children and teens on their level so that they know they are safe and free to express themselves. I find that art-therapy, language-based activities, and interactive play prove especially helpful when counseling children and teens.
Areas of Expertise
Pre and Post-Natal Mental Health
Individual Counseling
Family Counseling
Depression
Anxiety and OCD
Identity Questions and Self-Esteem
Post Traumatic Stress Disorders
Grief and Loss
Parenting Issues
Pre-Marital Counseling
