As you explore this site,
first I want to
acknowledge that
life is a beautiful opportunity-
and often difficult.
I'd be honored to walk
alongside you
through challenges-
and to help you find strength,
meaning and peace.
If you are overwhelmed or anxious,
sad, or stuck in past hurts,
grieving,
facing chronic pain or illness,
or wanting to improve a relationship,
I understand
and I can help.
I serve adults, children, couples and families.
As you experience difficult emotions or situations,
feeling safe and seen by a caring person
is the first most important task to feeling better.
My goal is for you to feel safe, accepted and understood.
I aim to see you and to listen well, and
I am known for my calming presence and kindness.
We are often acutely aware of our weaknesses
yet our strengths are often hidden in places we feel most broken.
In therapy, I'll see your strengths
and we'll use them as we gently explore areas of wounding.
I use creative and evidence-based approaches
to help you face and work through trauma or pain.
Through this you'll develop fresh insight and resilience.
Your best and most joyful self may ignite
once you can integrate your healed wounds
into the rest of your personality.
You may have increased compassion for yourself and for others.
There may a new depth or a new lightness
to how you interact.
You may begin to shine.
I'm a psychotherapist
with a
broad-based education.
This means I address your concerns
with wisdom,
perspective
and compassion.
I hold degrees in
Counseling Psychology (MA)
Health & Sport Science (MS)
and Preventive Care (Dr. PH).
That said,
my best teachers
include
marriage,
raising children
into adulthood,
and facing
my own life challenges.
I have expertise in:
I Also Utilize:
Professional competence
in a warm and supportive atmosphere
is my focus in therapy.
My care and dedication
will be evident
in your sessions.
I serve a limited number
of clients to keep
quality and heart
in my work.
We'll talk and,
if you are willing, use activities
to tap into
what you might need.
I have a vision for our sessions, but I follow
your style, values and needs.
What research tells us about psychotherapy is that
the relationship between you and your therapist is much more powerful
than any particular type of therapy.
It's important to feel comfortable, at home with, and to trust your therapist.
To that end, here's a bit more about who I truly am and how I conduct therapy
and what that might mean for you.
Who I am rings with integrity and care.
You can be certain that I am trustworthy.
I'm not perfect, but I know my strengths and I use them to the best of my ability.
I'll also see your strengths and point them out.
I am kind, calm, and gentle- but also strong.
I'll treat you with respect and I'll look for the same in return.
I live a life of purpose. Sometimes that's hard, but it's extremely rewarding.
You'll be part of my purpose when you engage in therapy with me.
I love art--and science-- and the One who created their existence.
What matters most in therapy is what YOU love, and we'll start there.
I am hopelessly, constantly learning.
I can't not learn and be curious, even when I try. You'll benefit from that.
I am creative in my personal and professional life.
Therapy can be fun! We may laugh and cry.
I have learned strength through difficult circumstances.
I know the pain of suffering- and the power of the human spirit.
I'm honored to serve in this profession, and
I'm certain we will learn from each other.
If this resonates with you, WELCOME!
