Services
- Individual
- Group
About My Clients
Are you noticing depression, anxiety, overwhelm, difficulty in relationships, or other signs that things seem "off balance" in your life? Have you been struggling to find effective ways to deal with stressors, and instead you're turning to substances or negative behaviors to cope? I work closely with clients to develop tools to make real changes in their life. My specialties include: women's issues, life transitions, substance abuse, disordered eating, body image issues, anxiety and depression.
My Background and Approach
My goal as a therapist is to help you identify and utilize your strengths while also challenging you to try new approaches that can lead to positive change. I believe in giving you a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space to explore what's really going on in you life. That starts with helping you develop insight around you struggles and patterns. We then work together to identify and practice ways to move forward and make real and meaningful changes towards the life you want to lead. My professional experience includes working as both a therapist and clinical director in residential and outpatient treatment settings for adults with substance use disorders and eating disorders. I also have experience working with individuals struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues in a behavioral health hospital setting. While I have expertise on the counseling process, YOU are the expert on your life. I value collaboration with my clients as we work together.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe that change is possible for individuals in all stages of life. I view my job as a counselor as one to help clients navigate that change and determine the best possible solutions for themselves. In order to provide this safe space for my clients in their process of change, I believe in being non-judgemental, non-discriminatory, and supportive of each individual's right to be themselves. In my personal life, I enjoy staying active in my personal yoga practice, trying new restaurants with friends and family, and spending time outside with my dog Sadie. I utilize mindfulness both in my personal life and in my professional work with clients, and I truly believe in it's value when it comes to behavior change. I believe in a holistic view when it comes to health, and I encourage collaboration with other mental health, medical, holistic professionals, etc. when it would be helpful and welcomed by my clients.