When we work to heal ourselves, we heal generations before us. I believe most people come to counseling because they are stuck in patterns that no longer serve the person they want to be. The most important vehicle for change is the willingness to seek out counseling and cultivating the therapeutic relationship. In the therapeutic relationship, I value authenticity, transparency, humor, and joy. Therapy allows freedom for curiosity about yourself and your history. It's a place for vulnerability and honesty, which can help align thoughts and behaviors. There is a higher calling on my life to serve people and the unique spaces they navigate; this, combined with education, training, and life experience better assists me in gently guiding you to reach your goals. The fact that you’ve made it this far shows your resiliency and I hope to build on that awareness to enrich your journey to joy.

I most effectively serve those managing grief and loss in different areas of life, the innerworkings of family systems and dynamics that can play a role in various patterns, and children and adolescents. I practice from a person-centered perspective and integrate modalities such as internal family systems, play therapy and the Gestalt approach. I can also bring faith and spiritualty in counseling upon request.