My ideal clients are not perfect. My ideal clients are humans with challenges and strengths of all kinds. My ideal clients are those in need of softness and compassion as well as tough love and confrontation. I can best support adolescent and adult clients that live with depression, anxiety, PTSD, postpartum issues, identity/purpose challenges, and grief. My clients want to feel freedom from suffering. My clients want to learn how to navigate communication and relationships. My clients want to feel joy, to have hope, and to appreciate and love themselves. I use a sense of humor, when appropriate, and a compassionate, down-to-earth demeanor to create a safe space for my clients. I find that instilling hope & trust in change is crucial. Helping clients understand themselves and how they relate to others helps them to accept & love themselves, which translates into their relationships with others in their lives. We have all been there. It’s never easy. You deserve support. You deserve freedom from suffering. I am here to hold a safe space for you and help you along your journey. My approach to therapy is humanistic and involves CBT, DBT, mindfulness, self psychology, person-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed modalities.