Warm, authentic and funny. I am a casual person which often helps clients relax into the therapeutic space, while still maintaining professionalism.

I am direct while still maintaining gentleness. Experiences in the past often influence current struggles and hinder progress, so reflection is routinely utilized. Though therapy requires vulnerability, it should also feel good, so expect some humor.

Explore goals and challenges that bring you to treatment, and brainstorm ways to make effective change. We will examine how your environment, relationships and experiences influence how you exist in the world, and serve as barriers or strengths.

feel like they aren't good enough. This is a self worth issue which can stem from family of origin issues or traumatic relationships. I work best with clients who are highly sensitive, and struggle with overthinking, perfectionism & people pleasing.

I wanted to work with youth in the Juvenile Justice System. I worked with youth on Probation and families involved in Social Services for a decade.