My approach to counseling is practical, supportive, & collaborative. By forming an authentic professional relationship while working to alleviate distress, my goal is for therapy to feel safe & effective. My background includes 15 years in community organizations which gave me a rich experience treating different challenges including relationship conflicts, anxiety, grief, sexual assault, abuse, trauma, & postpartum challenges. I specialize in trauma recovery & maternal mental health but treat a variety of symptoms.
I am a rostered Provider of Cognitive Processing Therapy which is endorsed by the International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies as a best practice to treat PTSD. I am also trained in perinatal Interpersonal Therapy and certified (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International.
Engaging in therapy is brave and takes a lot of strength. I believe that we all have the ability to address and manage our personal challenges. We often just need assistance in identifying and implementing skills to do so.