One of my favorite quotes by Melody Beattie conveys the essence of our counseling relationship: “Learn to listen to your inner voice. Listen to your heart. It’s your connection to God, to people, to the universe, and to yourself." My goal is to create a safe and positive environment allowing you an opportunity to explore and grow in self-awareness as you learn more about how to identify new strategies and cope with your circumstances in healthy ways. I believe in the power of individuals to change as they work toward common goals with their therapist, drawing upon person-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches.
Specialty areas include individual, couples and family counseling for those who have experienced loss of loved ones, substance use disorders, life transitions such as divorce and career changes, aging, stress, anxiety and depression. I offer counseling for children ages 5-12 who are struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, school, divorce, and relationships.
It takes a great deal of courage to make the decision to pursue counseling. While life changes may seem overwhelming when faced alone, they can become more manageable when you collaborate with a counselor. When I first reached out to a counselor I admit that i was scared and uncomfortable, but after engaging in the process, my life slowly began to change.