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I love working with adults from all walks of life, including those in the LGBTQIA+ community. My door is open to anyone and everyone, whether you're adjusting to a life change or navigating chronic mental illness. I am particularly passionate about helping individuals heal from trauma. My goal is to meet you where you are and create a safe, judgment-free space for us to build a strong therapeutic relationship. I'm a firm believer that the therapeutic relationship is the key to helping you achieve your goals in therapy, and I'm here to be a partner in your healing journey.

In therapy, I focus on helping clients feel seen and heard, then building that connection through creative engagement strategies. I believe in the power of a strong alliance between therapist and client, and I work to meet every individual where they are with an authentic and caring attitude. I select treatment methods based on each client's needs, and I often find that experiential and play therapy techniques are very successful when working with children and adolescents. I seek to demonstrate warmth and compassion while promoting evidence-based skills that will help clients cope with stressors and achieve their goals.

I am a southern California native and a former long-time resident of West Virginia. My undergraduate degree in Psychology was earned at California State University Bakersfield and I received my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marshall University where I am an adjunct professor specializing in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning and Crisis Intervention.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in trauma, addiction, and recovery. I help clients understand how past experiences can continue to shape emotions, relationships, behaviors, and patterns in the present. My approach goes beyond managing symptoms to address their underlying causes and support meaningful, lasting change.

I am a generalist practitioner who uses an integrative approach to therapy that pulls from interventions that best meet the needs of each client. I often draw from client-centered, interpersonal, emotion-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused techniques. Areas of clinical focus include anxiety disorders, social anxiety, depression, trauma, body image concerns and eating disorders, relational issues, grief/loss, issues related to self-esteem, and concerns related to identity development. I value my role as an LGB and Trans-affirming therapist. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is vital to the success of therapy and strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental environment to help clients explore concerns more deeply. I am a member of the American Psychological Association and the Indiana Psychological Association.

I am a licensed social worker who has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. My career started with working as a family case manager where I was able to specifically work with victims of abuse and neglect. I am able to build relationships with children and their families while ensuring they thrive in a safe environment. I am especially passionate about being able to help my clients overcome adversities while showing them that there does not have to be a stigma around mental health.

I believe that every person has a story that has not yet been shared with another, and these stories can be transformative once it has been shared and released. In treatment, I work with the individual to craft their story so that they can share it fully; can be heard and listened to finally. We all carry these stories and once they are released, relief and peace are just on the other side.

I have a great passion for working with children and families. My career started with Early Childhood Education working with young children. I have worked with children with specialized needs, within the preschool setting, high risk family situations, and have been involved in developing programs centered around serving both children and teenagers. I eventually gained my Master's degree in Social Work to be able to combine my passion for working with children to working with the entire family system. I centered my focus on mental health and addiction as I developed my social work philosophy and practice.

I have experience working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, panic disorders, trauma disorders, depression, substance use, bipolar disorder, family stress, and gender/identity development. I am passionate about helping clients learn to cope with the issues in their lives. I encourage clients to address obstacles that might keep them from reaching their full potential. I enjoy using humor, affirmation, and honest feedback in session. I support clients in facing self-defeating behaviors, negative coping patterns, and desire to help them develop positive self-awareness. I support clients in becoming their best versions of themselves. It is my goal to create a safe, open, accepting and supportive environment.

I welcome you to a peaceful office environment to discuss your concerns. I provide therapy to individuals and have group practice experience. As your therapist, my passion is to empower and support you to set and attain your goals through development of coping skills, helping you create solutions and to help you manage many of life’s challenges. By utilizing various treatment modalities, together, we will discover what works best for you to help achieve your therapeutic goals. I am willing to provide therapy to the adolescent population, and I can offer faith-based counseling upon request.

I am passionate about working with children and families. My career began as a social worker in a K-12 building, so I understand educational systems and how to help students thrive with unique learning needs. I also have experience working with teenagers and adults in outpatient care. In both settings, I have facilitated group and individual therapy sessions.

I believe in evidence-based approaches including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Person-Centered Therapy to support you in breaking free from limiting patterns to building healthier relationships, and moving confidently into your authentic self. I find nothing more fulfilling than witnessing individuals become the best versions of themselves and I will walk alongside you with compassion and skill as you work towards meaningful change. I work with individuals and families. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults.