From an early age I knew that I wanted to work with people. I have always paid attention to relational dynamics and what makes people “tick.” My parents would call it nosey, but I was genuinely curious! I knew I wanted to use my passion for people and my drive for healthy functioning in a way to help others but was not sure how to do that professionally. My interest in counseling was sparked in college, as I developed a broader understanding of the world around me, through experiencing significant transition, and by watching relational chaos happen all around me. I was encouraged to pursue counseling as it seemed to be a natural gift and overflow of my love for people. I intentionally chose an education from a theological seminary, as I desired to be able to integrate the foundations of my faith and theological understandings into my clinical practice. As I established myself as a therapist and gained experience working with all types of populations, a theme started to appear no matter why someone entered my therapy room;

We are all looking for ways to find relief, comfort, power, or control.

These are all efforts feel connected to others, to ourselves, to the world around us, and most importantly, whether we realize it or not, to the God who created us.

I firmly believe that in our struggles and unhealthy patterns, we are trying to find relief from the discomfort that the reality of life sometimes brings. My goal as a therapist is to be a fellow human first and then a skilled clinician in order to help you navigate the complexities of your story.

I want my counseling room to be a safe environment for those who both share my faith and those who do not. Seeking help is often a difficult step and takes an incredible amount of courage. I want to honor that decision by creating a welcoming space for you to discover (or re-discover) true and lasting ways of being yourself and finding healing. My approach is collaborative and focused on establishing long-term change so that you are able to experience healthier ways of living. Whether you are struggling with relationships/conflict, trauma, life transitions, or faith issues. I want to help you break free from those patterns and find more effective ways to cope with the difficulties of life.

Other Specialties:
Communication, Trauma (EMDR), Family Dynamics/Conflict, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Relational Issues, Anger, Coping Skills, Behavioral Issues