What is therapy like? What does a typical session with you look like?

You can expect a warm, empowering, accepting, open minded, honest and solution focused environment with me as your therapist.

I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been practicing for 7 years. I am here to offer you a safe, relaxed and judgement free atmosphere, as seeking therapy can be intimidating. Together, we will learn how to move through life with positive solutions and gain inner peace.

I like to prioritize what my client wants to discuss. I open a session by referring back to our last session, discuss anything of note since we last spoke, and ask the client what is pressing to them. This is their time and I want to ensure that my clients feel that their priorities are my priorities.

I am a female therapist that treats clients ages 13 and up. I have a passion for working with clients that are adjusting due to life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, and relationship struggles. Additionally I work with couples and families as well to create healthy relationships. I offer a free 15 minute consultation to any prospective client because I want my clients to feel I am a good match for them and if I am not, I am happy to make referrals.

I like to spend the first few sessions getting to know a client. I don't feel it's necessary for a client to reveal all of the intimate details of their life right off the bat. Therefore, I tend to have a gentle approach and I leave it up to the client on what they want to talk about for that session. Let's work on building a rapport first- once you're comfortable, we can start to unpack the bigger stuff that has had an affect on your life. 

Focusing on your mental health is the keystone for overall health and wellbeing, and you are doing the hardest part by just having the desire to start therapy. You are making a huge investment in yourself that will provide you with incredible emotional dividends. Clients describe my style as safe, warm, genuine, and authentic. I like to infuse sessions with humor, but only when appropriate. My goal is to create a safe space with a nonjudgmental and compassionate approach, which allows you to explore and change patterns and behaviors in your life that no longer serve you. Not only will we make sense of these behaviors, but I will also help you gain insight and interpret the deeper meaning of significants situations in your life. I believe YOU are the expert in your own life and YOU are in the driver seat. I am sitting in the passenger side, offering you guidance and tools to help navigate through challenging terrain. I have six years of experience, working with adults throughout a variety of issues such as anger management, addiction, codependency, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship problems, and a high focus on trauma. It is critical that you feel compatible and comfortable with a therapist. With this in mind, I offer a free 20-minute consultation to help determine if we are the right fit for each other. You can contact me through email or phone

Usually, I ask about your week and what is on your mind today, and we go from there!

Life can throw us a lot of curveballs! Even happy things like relationships, pregnancies, babies, new jobs, new moves, and new places can disrupt our mental health and leave us feeling anxious or depressed. If you’re feeling less like yourself, with anxious thoughts, trouble sleeping, trouble making decisions, difficulty motivating or just feeling like your new life wasn’t what you expected, a therapist can help get you on a new path towards healing and connection.  As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I help people learn new ways to manage feelings of anxiety and walk with you while you work through your life transitions. I help teens and adults like you struggling with your new world and help you look forward to the future again. I am also trained to work with kids, teens and adults manage Tourette’s with CBIT.

Pulling from my education, and experience, I help people replace isolation and loneliness with connection and hope. There are two main methods I use to help clients, I teach them how to identify errors in their thinking through (CBT) and help them to recognize obstacles to progress through (ACT) so my clients can get back on track. We all need strategies to focus on what matters most to us. Through the therapeutic process, I help family members diffuse intense emotions with their loved ones using mindfulness exercises. With practical communication skills & a plan for next steps, families & couples experience hope, knowing that things can change for the better.

Having over 20 years of experience, I specialize in guiding and supporting individuals as they navigate complex relationship issues. Many are family members who have loved ones that struggle with addiction. I help people resolve unhealed emotions and break patterns they’ve been stuck in so they can grow in setting limits, building confidence, and feeling better.

I always use our first meeting to hear your individual story, ensure I have a grasp on the problems, and focus on understanding your goals for therapy. During sessions, I strive to provide a safe and connected space for my clients to resolve the issues they are currently facing, and I always treat individuals with a person-centric approach. My goal is to work with you to create evidence-based, timely, collaborative, and affordable solutions to you or your loved one's problems.

Are you or a loved one feeling stuck – uncertain about navigating changes in your life, how you see yourself, or how to reconnect with those close to you? When we feel stuck, taking steps forward can feel like a monumental task. We can work together to break down your thoughts and uncertainties, determine the best way forward, and put practical strategies into action, to empower you to create the life you want for yourself. In me, you’ll have a collaborator who will follow your lead and ensure you feel you heard but will be willing to challenge you and continue to motivate you towards achieving your goals. Therapy with me involves weaving together practical skill-building and evidence-based strategies to help you achieve your individualized goals. I work with individuals experiencing difficult life transitions at work, at home, or at school. Through individual, parent, or family sessions, we will untangle your thoughts, improve your self-esteem, and take tangible steps towards sustainable change. Neurodiversity (Autism & ADHD) affirming and LGBTQ+ friendly, I always take a person-centric approach. When you have a better understanding of who you are and what you want, your goals will feel attainable. Everyone has the ability to move past the struggles they’re experiencing, and together we can create solutions and develop skills to build long-term happiness. If you’re ready to learn how we can work together, email or call me for a 15-minute consultation.

My approach is client centered and psychodynamic.  In sum, the client drives the session and I will always meet you where you are at.  Some days we are open to sharing painful and private aspects of our lives and other days we are not…and that’s ok.  I also feel it is important to review our past and how it continues to meet us in the future. In therapy, we look into ourselves to find solutions to life’s challenges.  

Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed? As a parent, are you struggling with your teen? Family issues? Let me help. I offer online therapy for teens, parents, and families. As a private practitioner & school counselor, I can help you sort through individual, adolescent, and family difficulties. For over 20 years, I have helped teens, adults, and families adjust to difficult situations. Research has proven that the most important factor in therapy is the therapeutic relationship. My main goal is to create a caring bond that will help you find solutions. You might feel like you’re stuck and nowhere to turn. Sometimes we feel like change is impossible, but I assure you that it is. I am hear to listen. (Replies are typically within 24-48hrs)

You set the pace of our work together. Basically, what is required is that you show up and talk about what comes to mind. At some sessions, there will be something specific on your mind. At other times, you may feel like you're not sure what to talk about. That's ok. That's part of the process for us to explore.

I've worked in various roles throughout my life. I started as a performing artist. I grew and learned a lot from that experience -- as I have from all of my roles -- but wanted to explore other interests. That included corporate management and leadership roles for 18+ years and going to graduate school. Ultimately I've landed on my feet in a field that truly fits my skills, my passion and what feels like a calling. I believe my varied background gives me an edge in understanding a lot of different life paths. I offer that to my patients.

In our first session together, I will begin with some small talk and then going into the logistical things such as confidentiality, cancellation policies, etc. Then, I will ask you questions about you: Your hobbies, your likes, your significant relationships, your coping skills. I usually end the first session by discussing goals this way we know what we’re working towards.  The second session is predominately about your family of origin, this way I can get a better understanding of relationships that have shaped you.  From there each session is different. I take a collaborative approach, where I see if there’s anything you want to revisit from our previous session or anything new that you’d like to work through. I always take sessions at the clients pace and comfort. Sessions last 45-50mins and I try to end session with some chit chat again, whether it be weekend plans or something else upcoming.  If you have any other questions about what therapy with me is like, please reach out! 

I help individuals and couples improve relationships in their life by processing how past dynamics/experiences impact their present selves. Schedule a free consultation today!

A typical session can look like a combination of learning a new skill or concept, following up on an assignment, and giving you ample time to bring up anything currently going on. It always depends on what's going on in your life. I make it a point to make sure that you get to decide the flow of the sessions.

I help clients feel confident and be able to kickass in all areas of your life. You want to be able to quiet that inner critic, no longer second-guess yourself, and have moments where you feel like you're all that and a bag of chips. If that sounds like you, then I'd encourage you to reach out so we can get you there. Together, we will explore what thoughts, feelings, & behaviors are keeping you feeling unsure and overwhelmed. We will change your relationship with these experiences so you can live a brave life.