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I see therapy as a collaboration between two people dealing with the messiness of being human. For me, being professional isn’t about appearances—it’s about a serious commitment to the ethics of counseling, to learning the craft of therapy, and to supporting your self-understanding as it evolves in real time.

My primary goal is to understand your life and your hopes on your terms. We work from there to help you get more of what you want and less of what you don't.

While my background includes a clinical license and training in a range of approaches to therapy, I also have a longstanding interest in history, philosophy, and literature. However, I don’t bring that book learning directly into our sessions; I hold that knowledge lightly and draw on it only when it may help. Whether you’re wrestling with deeper questions about purpose or just trying to get through a stressful week, I’m interested in helping you shift your life in ways that make what you want more likely.

I work well with people from a wide range of backgrounds and belief systems. You don’t need a particular worldview—or any specific way of talking about yourself—to work with me. If you’re willing to share what’s going on for you, we can usually work together.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s degree in Couples and Family Therapy. I have extensive experience working with children, teens, adults, and families across a range of concerns. My specialties include anxiety disorders, trauma and PTSD, ADHD and executive functioning challenges, and child and adolescent therapy with parent coaching. I enjoy helping clients better understand themselves, navigate difficult emotions, and build healthier relationships and coping strategies.

I am currently a Licensed Professional Counselor treating both mental health and addiction. I have spent years working with many different community populations at local, state, and federal levels. I completed my Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in December 2020 and am currently working on my Doctorate. Since then I have expanded my client population to include mental health counseling along with my SUD clients. I also work with domestic violence victims and perpetrators. I completed EMDR training May of 2022 and can now offer this specified trauma counseling. I am a mother of three kids.

Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming at any stage—whether you’re navigating adolescence, adulthood, relationships, parenting, or the transitions that come with aging. Anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes can disrupt how you think, feel, and connect with others. Therapy offers a supportive place to slow down, feel understood, and develop effective tools to move forward with greater clarity, balance, and confidence.

Life doesn’t come with a roadmap—and when stress, anxiety, grief, or major changes pile up, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or alone. Therapy offers a place to slow down, feel understood, and begin finding your way forward with clarity and confidence.

I provide a compassionate, supportive space where you can explore what’s holding you back, build resilience, and reconnect with your inner strength. Together, we’ll work toward meaningful change so you can feel more confident, grounded, and at peace.

Who I Work With

I work with individuals across the lifespan, including:

• Teenagers and young adults
• Adults experiencing anxiety, depression, or life transitions
• Women and single mothers
• Men facing male-specific challenges
• Older adults navigating aging-related concerns

I also work with couples, parents, and business partners, helping strengthen communication, emotional understanding, and connection.