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

Typical sessions with me are a balance of client centered and structured, however each individual will require some different and unique to them. Sessions with me are flexible, so one week we may do a lot of talk therapy and processing feelings, while another week we may incorporate activities like building sand trays or using art. Sessions with kids and teenagers are often focused on their areas of interest and I use metaphors to help clients learn therapeutic skills to work through whatever they may be struggling with.

Hi there! Taking the first step to find extra support can be difficult, so I want to welcome you to my page and say I'm glad you're here. I'd love to answer any questions you have about my therapeutic orientation, trainings, or general inquiries about Thrive Therapy.

Therapy sessions with me are highly individual-focused, meaning that while I provide a safe and engaged space with thoughtful prompts and questions, I don’t impose a lot of structure. Instead, I trust the process and allow you to explore what feels most relevant to your current experience, letting the session unfold naturally.

We all have the potential to create meaningful lives amidst joy and pain. I aim to help you embrace life's possibilities and discover new paths toward wholeness. I offer a safe, compassionate space to help you gain new insights and reconnect with forgotten or blocked parts of yourself. With 18 years of experience in mindfulness, existential, transpersonal, and somatic approaches, I've provided counseling in diverse settings, including wilderness therapy, drug and alcohol programs, homeless veterans programs, and community mental health. Since 2015, I've specialized in trauma-focused therapy in my private practice.

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 hope to provide individuals with the tools necessary to manage their emotional health to help manage the daily stressors in their life

I am a clinician with 11 years post master’s experience working with children, teens, and adults. I have experience working with couples, individuals, and their families. I utilize a humanistic, client-centered, and strength-based approach. I am an ally for those who are LGBTQIA+ and support ethical, non-monogamy lifestyles. I approach clients with a non-judgmental stance and understand that change takes time.

Building rapport and establishing a safe and therapeutic environment is most important. My approach to therapy is collaborative. A typical session with me begins with getting to know the needs and goals of the client. When coming to therapy, many are struggling and want to find some relief. I believe that allowing clients to share their experience, allows the therapist to gather data/information that can be used during treatment planning. 

I have extensive training cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), family systems therapy and mindfulness. I am specialized in the treatment of a variety of anxiety disorders including body focused repetitive behaviors (BFRB), social anxiety, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and obsessive-compulsive and other related disorders (OCD). I am also trained in Habit Reversal Therapy (HRT) to treat Trichotillomania and Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tourette syndrome (CBIT).  I pride myself on developing a deep connection to my clients and create a warm therapeutic relationship needed to achieve results and action while in treatment. I pull from a range of evidence-based therapies to create an approach that works for the individual client. I highly value collaboration with other treatment providers, including with psychiatrists, physicians, and treatment team members.

I create a safe and non-judgmental space for you to express your thoughts and feelings. It's important to me for you to feel comfortable about the personal information that you will be disclosing in our sessions. I utilize an integrative approach and my therapeutic style is compassionate, straight-forward, and affirming with a little bit of humor thrown in. If you can change the way that you look at things, you can change the way that you feel, behave, and respond.

I help people move past their struggles and rediscover what’s attainable for their lives. I’ve treat clients diagnosed with anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.

At your first session I will get to know you and you will get to know me. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. Really, anything about the process is ok to ask! I’ll respectfully listen to your history and hear more about your goals for therapy. I will share my clinical opinion about effective treatment options based on your symptoms. You will give me feedback about what you’d like to try or what you’ve tried in the past- and didn’t like. We will discuss new coping skills and homework, which we will blend with your unique strengths to creat powerful interventions. These will be based on the thoughts, emotions and patterns of behavior you describe to me. I will support you as you practice these techniques and will adjust the treatment plan with your input on what’s the best for you. I want to know what’s working and what doesn’t feel like the right fit for you. I believe that you can create significant changes in your life and I will cheer you on. 

Are you ready to make some changes? I’m a therapist with 25+ years of experience. I help clients with anxiety and trauma develop new skills and insights to feel calmer, confident and in control. If you are struggling with feeling fearful, nervous, overwhelmed, irritable and physically ill, I can help. Therapy can provide you with the tools to be your authentic self, improve relationships and just feel better.  I’m Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Professional and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (Level II). I would love to speak with you about any questions you have and what you’d like to accomplish in therapy. I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation to see if we’d work well together. Let’s chat today. 

I request that clients complete a session preparation form prior to the beginning of each session. There they can note their mood, struggles, successes, and set an agenda for what they would like to address in session. This way clients are actively involved in their treatment and the content of their sessions. Standard individual sessions are 50 minutes in length, couples and family sessions are between 50-60 minutes in length.

"Anything that's human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone" -- Fred Rogers. This is exactly what the therapeutic relationship provides.   I have over 23 years of clinical experience working with people who have felt like you may be feeling today. Whether you struggle with an eating disorder to manage your emotions, feel unable to communicate with your loved-ones, or are haunted by past hurts, I want to help you along your path to healing. Taking the next step is brave and it does not have to be difficult. I offer a variety of in-person and telehealth appointment options throughout the week including evenings and Saturdays. Please visit my website or reach out by email to schedule a complimentary 15 minute phone consultation.