I believe we all set out with intentionality to be our best. Oftentimes, when there is a hiccup along the way, we briefly lose our focus and direction, resulting in an uncomfortableness that requires a little assistance. My goal is to partner side by side with people of all ages to steer them back on course, so they can return to happy, productive, and rewarding lives. Dr. Seuss says it best: “You have brains in your head and feet in your shoes; you can steer yourself in any direction you choose!”

From a theoretical orientation, I approach therapy from a positive lens, incorporating a mix of compassion, warmth, humor, education, and the use of metaphors or story-telling. To me, counseling is a process of opening up about life experiences and genuine thoughts and feelings in order to increase understanding of self and the emotional conflicts that keep individuals stuck in unwanted patterns. My goal is to assist in moving through those blocks by partnering with clients to achieve goals and embrace positively rewarding life experiences. If requested, I am happy to incorporate faith into treatment.

I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients and challenges. Specifically, my interests center on loss, adoption, grief, and infertility, knowing personally the strain they place on achievements and relationships both in individuals and couples. If a formal office setting is less appealing, I also offer walk-talk sessions where we meet in our workout clothes, grab a water bottle, and set out on a designated path outside amongst nature.