The narratives of life can leave us feeling rough and jagged. Sometimes we need someone to come alongside us as we navigate the rapids, and discover the beauty and new form waiting in still waters. I consider being a part of this process to be a privilege and an honor. I serve children birth-adolescence, families, and adults. I am able to address a variety of needs, with a specialization in serving those who have experienced trauma. I provide an encouraging, supportive, attuned, relationship-focused environment, that is mindful of culture, and, if desired, incorporates faith into the work.
I have trained in Theraplay, EMDR, TF-CBT, and am currently working to complete a certificate program in Trauma-Informed, Child-Parent Psychotherapy. I am also an Art Therapist. Art making is not required, but the option is always there, and can take people places words fall short.
With children, especially very young children, I believe parent involvement is essential. Parents are seen as partners in supporting the growth and emotional well being of their child. Adult clients are worked with collaboratively to establish goals for treatment and support individual investment and ownership in the process.