So often we have a desire to find someone who will truly listen to us, who can understand the challenges we face without judgment. We may need help to discover and set priorities to move forward and motivate us to live life more courageously. If you feel stuck or stagnant, experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger, trauma, or grief, I would consider it an honor to partner with you in the process of healing, growth, and redirection. When we find the courage to speak out loud or express ourselves through creative means, we gain fresh insight that can lead to positive change and a healthier, more authentic way of life.
Working for many years as a school-based, mental health counselor, I have experience working with children, adolescents and their families. I am a licensed professional counselor and board-certified registered art therapist, specially trained to work with trauma and grief. I work in a variety of methods dependent on your personal strengths, needs, and goals
For many, art, writing, and creativity are natural languages. To encourage and witness these forms of expression is to more fully understand what often remains silent. With both adults and children, I strongly believe in the power of the therapeutic alliance, a force for positive change that grows out of trust, respect, courage, and honesty.